Philippines: Geography, Culture, and Tourism Vocabulary Flashcards

This set of vocabulary flashcards covers the geography, ethnic diversity, essential cultural terms, and major regional festivals of the Philippines based on the lecture transcript.

Manila

The capital city of the Philippines.

Quezon City

The most populous city in the Philippines.

King Philip II of Spain

The monarch for whom the Philippine archipelago was named.

Luzon Group

One of the three major island groups, which includes Luzon, Mindoro, and Palawan.

Visayas Group

One of the three major island groups, consisting of Bohol, Cebu, Leyte, Masbate, Negros, Panay, and Samar.

Mindanao Group

One of the three major island groups, primarily represented by its namesake island.

Malay descent

The primary origin of Filipino demographics, hailing from Southeast Asia and Indonesia.

Filipino

One of the official languages of the Philippines, which is based on Tagalog.

Roman Catholic

The dominant religion in the Philippines, practiced by approximately $80\%$ of the population.

Moros

The term used for the Islam-practicing population, primarily located in Mindanao and Sulu.

Pakikisama

A Filipino cultural trait meaning 'getting along' or maintaining harmony in relationships.

Utang na Loob

The Filipino cultural custom of repaying favors.

Tropical and monsoonal

The climate type of the Philippines, characterized by wet and dry seasons.

Tamaraw

An endemic mammal species found in the Philippines.

Philippine eagle

An endangered bird species native to the Philippines.

Tubbataha Reefs

A UNESCO World Heritage site that was expanded in $2009$.

Tourism geography

The study of travel and tourism as an industry and social/cultural activity, examining environmental impacts, economies, and destinations.

Panagbenga Festival

A month-long flower celebration in Baguio City known as the 'Season of blossoming'.

Giant Lantern Festival

A celebration in San Fernando, Pampanga, featuring village competitions and Christmas lanterns (parol) reaching $20\,ft$ in height.

Moriones Festival

A week-long masked celebration in Marinduque that depicts the story of the Roman soldier Longinus.

Sinulog Festival

A festival in Cebu that commemorates the conversion to Christianity and honors Santo Niño.

MassKara Festival

A symbol of hope and resilience in Bacolod, which earned the location the title 'City of Smiles'.

Ati-Atihan Festival

A tribal celebration in Kalibo, Aklan, honoring Santo Niño and the peaceful relations between Negritos and Malays.

Kaamulan Festival

The only ethnic festival in the Philippines, located in Bukidnon, showcasing indigenous tribe traditions.

Hermosa Festival

Also known as Fiesta Pilar, a celebration in Zamboanga city honoring Our Lady of Pilar.

Kadayawan Festival

One of Mindanao's biggest festivals, held in Davao as a thanksgiving for life and harvest.