Civil Service Exam: Philippine General Information

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Card 1. What do the eight rays of the sun on the Philippine flag stand for?
AnswerThe first eight provinces that revolted against Spain.
Card 2. What do the three stars on the Philippine flag stand for?
AnswerLuzon, Visayas and Mindanao.
Card 3. Who composed the music of the national anthem, Lupang Hinirang?
AnswerJulián Felipe.
Card 4. Whose Spanish poem became the lyrics of the national anthem?
AnswerJosé Palma's poem "Filipinas".
Card 5. What is the capital of the Philippines?
AnswerManila.
Card 6. What is the highest mountain in the Philippines?
AnswerMount Apo, in Mindanao.
Card 7. What is the longest river in the Philippines?
AnswerThe Cagayan River.
Card 8. What is the largest island in the Philippines?
AnswerLuzon.
Card 9. What is the national bird of the Philippines?
AnswerThe Philippine eagle.
Card 10. What is the national flower of the Philippines?
AnswerThe sampaguita.

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Card 11. What is the national tree of the Philippines?
AnswerThe narra.
Card 12. How long is the term of the President, and can they be re-elected?
AnswerSix years, with no re-election.
Card 13. How many senators are there, and how long is their term?
Answer24 senators, each serving a six-year term.
Card 14. How long is the term of a member of the House of Representatives?
AnswerThree years.
Card 15. What are the three branches of the Philippine government?
AnswerExecutive, legislative and judicial.
Card 16. What are the official languages of the Philippines?
AnswerFilipino and English. Filipino is the national language.
Card 17. When is Philippine Independence Day?
AnswerJune 12.