FINAL ROUND

EASY QUESTIONS

1. Which group claimed responsibility over the deadbly blast in Davao City that happened September 2, 2016?
A. Abu Sayyaf Group (ASG)
B. Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters (BIFF)
C. Moro Islamic Liberation Front (MILF)
D. Moro National Liberation Front (MNLF)

2. Recently, Samsung recalled one of its flagship devices after being alerted to 35 claims worldwide of faulty phones
catching fire while charging, 24 of which had been found with problems for every million sold. Specifically, this
embarrassing setback recalls what Samsung series?
A. Galaxy E5
B. Galaxy J1
C. Galaxy Note 7
D. Galaxy S7

3. The University Athletic Association of the Philippines (UAAP) is a collegiate athletic association of eight Metro Manila
universities in the Philippines. Which member school of UAAP is known for its athletic moniker of Soaring Falcons?
A. Adamson University
B. Far Eastern University
C. National University
D. University of the East
4. Martin Andanar was appointed by President Rodrigo Duterte as the Secretary of Presidential Communications
Operations. Before being involved in the government, he was a former Filipino television news anchor. Andanar last
worked in what Filipino Television Network?
A. ABS-CBN
B. GMA Network
C. People's Television Network, Inc.
D. TV5
5. The line “Mas madali pang pagkasunduin ang langit at lupa kaysa dalawang Pilipino tungkol sa kahit na anong
bagay” came from which hero-themed Filipino film?
A. Bonifacio: Ang Unang Pangulo
B. El Presidente
C. Heneral Luna
D. Sakay

MODERATE ROUND

6. By virtue of democratic selection, Leni Robredo was officially elected as Philippine president in the recently
concluded 2016 Elections. What is the full name of Leni Robredo?
A. Maria Leona Gerona Robredo
B. Maria Leonora Gerona Robredo
C. Maria Lea Gerona Robredo
D. Maria Leonor Gerona Robredo
7. The famous sport volleyball was originally called as Mintonette upon its creation. Who is considered to be the
inventor of the volleyball?
 A. James Naismith
B. William G. Morgan
C. Walter Camp
D. Walter Wingfield

A – Basketball; C – Football; D – Lawn Tennis

8. Which of the following animated films did not win in Oscars as Best Animated Feature film?
A. Big Hero 6
B. Frozen
C. How To Train Your Dragon
D. Inside Out

9. Various Filipino musicians has been appointed by President Duterte to various post. Aiza Seguerra has been
appointed to what position?
A. Presidential Adviser on Economic Affairs and Information Technology Communications
B. Chairperson of National Youth Commission
C. Commissioner of National Commission for Culture and the Arts
D. Vice President for Entertainment of the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation

10. Philippine Pride Hidilyn Diaz ended Philippine’s 20-year Olympic medal drought after earning silver medal in the
women’s 53-kg weightlifting division in 2016 Rio Olympics. Who won the GOLD medal in that division?
A. Hsu Shu-Ching of Chinese Taipei
B. Rebeka Koha of Latvia
C. Rosane Santos of Brazil
D. Yoon Jin-Hee of South Korean

DIFFICULT ROUND

11. Recently, President Rodrigo Duterte declared State of Lawless Violence in response to the Davao Night Market
explosion. This is the second time Davao City became the focal point of the declaration. When was the first
declaration happened?
A. Davao International Airport Bombing in March 4 2003
B. Night Market Explosion in Sept 2 2016
C. Sasa Wharf Bombing in April 2 2003
D. Valentine’s Day Attacks in February 14 2005
 It is Davao City’s second time to be the focal point of the declaration. The first was during the Sasa Wharf
bombing back in 2003 where 15 people died and 44 were injured.

12. Scientists have discovered a large doughnut-shaped coral reef in northern Queensland, sitting behind Australia’s
Great Barrier Reef, the world’s largest coral reef system. These unique-looking structures are created by which green
algae?
A. Halimeda Bioherms
B. Halimeda Fragilis
C. Halimeda Pumila
D. Halimeda Tuna
13. According to the survey released by Jobstreet.com in Sept 2016, who are the happiest employees in the Philippines?
A. Business Process Outsourcing Industry (Call Center Agents)
B. Education Sector
C. Oil and Gas Industry
D. Government Employees

14. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-serving monarch, is undergoing treatment at a hospital after suffering
a severe infection. The 88-year old is the king of what country?
A. Kingdom of Bhutan
B. Kingdom of Thailand
C. Malaysia
D. United Arab Emirates

15. In August 2016, Black Eyed Peas’ phenomenal song “Where Is The Love” was given a new version featuring
numerous artist in the music industry. This song laments on various worldwide problem to include terrorism, racism
war, and violence against LGBT. This song was first released in what year?
A. 2001
B. 2002
C. 2003
D. 2004