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This program was launched by the DOTr which greatly affected transport groups and resulted to several transport strike because one of its provisions includes phasing out of jeepneys. A. PUV Modernization Program B. Jeepney Phaseout Program C. Jeepney Modernization program D. None of these One hundre...

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1. This program was launched by the DOTr which greatly affected transport groups and resulted to several transport strike because one of its provisions includes phasing out of jeepneys. A. PUV Modernization Program B. Jeepney Phaseout Program C. Jeepney Modernization program D. None of these 2. One hundred-three (103) shipping containers from Canada which were falsely declared as plastic scraps for recycling were sent to the Philippines from June 2013 to January 2014. What do these containers have? A. Fruits B. Old clothes C. Garbage D. Illegal drugs 3. On July 23, 2018, a total of 184 lawmakers booted him out as Speaker of the House, the same day the 17th Congress opened its 3rd regular session. A. Danilo E. Suarez B. Pantaleon Alvarez C. Rodolfo Fariñas D. Juan Miguel Zubiri 4. He was the controversial Tanauan, Batangas mayor who was assassinated by an unknown sniper during a flag-raising ceremony. A. Mayor Anthony Palili B. Mayor Meynardo Sabili C. Mayor Antonio Halipi D. Mayor Antonio Halili 5. On June 4, 2018, twenty-five people died after this volcano in Guatemala erupted. A. Pacaya B. Acatenango C. Santa Maria D. Volcan de Fuego 6. The date when the Philippines won against China on its case on the Permanent Court of Arbitration. A. July 27, 2016 B. July 13, 2016 C. July 11, 2016 D. July 12, 2016 7. A rainfall advisory from PAG-ASA which means 30mm and up of rainfall is expected for the first one hour and has possibility to cause severe flood. Response to this warning should be immediate evacuation due to flooding. A. Yellow

B. Blue C. Red D. Orange 8. On May 18, 2018, this museum was opened to the public for the first time. It is hosted inside the building formerly occupied by the Department of Tourism within Rizal Park near the Agrifina Circle. A. National Museum of the Philippines B. Museo Pambansa C. Museum of Contemporary Art and Design D. National Museum of Natural History 9. On February 2, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte signed____________or the Free Irrigation Service Act, a law that waives irrigation fees for farmers who own 8 hectares of land or less. A. Republic Act No. 11969 B. Republic Act No. 10169 C. Republic Act No. 10969 D. Republic Act No. 10968 10. It is the country that hosted the Trump-Kim Summit last June 12, 2018. A.Singapore B. Malaysia C. Japan D. China 12. Last April 26, 2018, this world- famous island was closed to tourists for six months and will undergo rehabilitation. A. Camiguin island B. Guimaras island C. Samal island D. Boracay island 13. The Barangay and Sangguiang Kabataan elections were held on: A. May 13, 2018 B. May 16, 2018 C. May 15, 2018 D. May 14, 2018 14. Benham Rise is a 13-million hectare underwater plateau located near Aurora. The area is solely claimed, as part of its continental shelf, by the Republic of the Philippines, which was confirmed by the United Nations Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf on April 12, 2012. Thru the Executive Order No. 25, President Duterte renamed the underwater plateau. What do we call Benham Rise now? A. Maharlika Rise B. Benham Continental Shelf C. Philippine Rise

D. Aurora Rise 15. The current Senate President of the 17th Congress. A. Aquilino Pimentel B. Franklin Drilon C. Alan Peter Cayetano D. Vicente Sotto 16. On his 3rd SONA, President Duterte told the Members of the Senate to urgently pass this law to put in place a policy that will address our competing land requirements for food, housing, businesses, and environmental conservation. A. None of these B. National Land Use Act C. Comprehensive Land Reform Law D. Anti-Illegal Land Conversion Act 17. He was an English theoretical physicist, cosmologist, and author and was famous for his scientific works about black holes. He died on March 13, at the age of 76. A. Alan Guth B. Timothy Berners-Lee C. Sir Roger Penrose D. Stephen William Hawking 18. On January 1, 2018, the Republic Act No. 10963, widely known as the TRAIN Law took effect. What does TRAIN stand for? A. Tax Reform for Accelerated Inclusion B. Tax Reform for Added Income C. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion D. Tax Reform for Acceleration and Income 19. Where was the remains of the late President Ferdinand Marcos buried on October 18, 2016? A. Libingan ng mga Bayani B. Batac, Ilocos Norte C. Heritage Park D. Laoag, Ilocos Norte 20. Who is the Filipina weightlifting athlete who won a silver medal in the recent 2016 Rio Olympics held in Brazil? A. Hyedilin S. Frias B. Hidilyn F. Frias C. Hidilyn S. Diaz D. Hidilyn F. Diaz 21. On September 21, 2017, President Duterte through Proclamation No. 319, declared the __________________________. A. Marcos Day of Protest

B. Martial Law Memorial Day of Protest C. Martial Law Day of Protest D. National Day of Protest

He is the Philippine president who implemented the Nationwide Smoking Ban. Fidel Ramos Benigno Aquino III Rodrigo Duterte Joseph Ejercito Estrada On January 21, 2019, a plebiscite takes place with the majority of voters deciding to ratify the _____________ paving way to the creation of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region and abolition of the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao. A. Bangsamoro Republic Law B. Bangsamoro Independence Law C. Bangsamoro Autonomy Law D. Bangsamoro Organic Law On February 2, 2018, President Rodrigo Duterte signed____________or the Free Irrigation Service Act, a law that waives irrigation fees for farmers who own 8 hectares of land or less. Republic Act No. 10169 Republic Act No. 10968 Republic Act No. 10969 Republic Act No. 11969 On January 27, 2019, at least 20 people were killed while 111 people were injured as explosions rocked the Cathedral of Our Lady of Mount Carmel in _________. Patikul, Sulu Davao City Lamitan, Basilan Jolo, Sulu What is the name of the solicitor general who petitioned for the closure of ABS-CBN? Jose Calpito Jose Manalansan Jose Pidal Jose Calida Judge Elmo Alameda of __________ issued a warrant against Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV over a rebellion case following President Duterte's issuance of Proclamation 572 voiding his amnesty. Mandaluyong Regional Trial Court Branch 213 Manila Regional Trial Court Branch 22 Pasay Regional Trial Court Branch 108 Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150

Harry Roque was the Presidential Spokesperson of President Duterte from October 30, 2017 – October 15, 2018. The next person to hold the position is: Martin Andanar Salvador Panelo Abigail Valte Pamelo Salvador What are the 24-hour nationwide emergency hotlines? 2363 and 911 8888 and 911 999 and 911 8888 and 117 President Duterte has signed this law, which expands the services covered by Philhealth and intends to include all Filipino citizens in the program. Philhealth Law Universal Health Care Law Accessible Health Law Mandatory Philhealth Membership Law On January 31, 2018, a ________ coinciding with a super moon and blue moon phenomenon was witnessed by many astronomers and skywatchers throughout the country. Total lunar eclipse Partial solar eclipse Total solar eclipse Partial lunar eclipse The current Speaker of the House of the 18th Congress. Gloria Macapagal-Arroyo Sonny Belmonte Allan Peter Cayetano Martin Romualdez was the date when President Duterte declared Martial law in the whole island of Mindanao. May 25, 2017 May 21, 2017 May 23, 2017 September 21, 2017 He was the controversial Tanauan, Batangas mayor who was assassinated by an unknown sniper during a flag-raising ceremony. Mayor Anthony Palili Mayor Antonio Halili Mayor Meynardo Sabili Mayor Antonio Halipi 1.Rodrigo Duterte 2.Bangsamoro Organic Law

3.Republic Act No. 10969 4.Jolo, Sulu 5.Jose Calida 6.Makati Regional Trial Court Branch 150 7.Salvador Panelo 8.8888 and 911 9.Universal Health Care Law 10.Total lunar eclipse 11.Allan Peter Cayetano 12.May 23, 2017 13. Mayor antonio Halili...