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Across 4. A traditional Filipino alcoholic beverage made from the sap of the coconut palm. 7. The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, especially in industry and commerce. 8. A Filipino term for legend or myth, often referring to traditional stories about gods, heroes, or supernatural beings. 10. refers to food that can be prepared and served quickly. It is commonly sold in restaurants and snack bars as a convenient meal or for takeout. 11. Spaniards born in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. 12. A Filipino term for image or picture. 13. A term used during the Spanish colonial period to refer to Filipino natives. 16. A Filipino ceremony where a special headpiece is placed on someone's head as a symbol of honor or celebration. 18. The unrestricted exchange of goods and services between countries without tariffs or other barriers. 20. A Filipino tradition where the groom's family formally asks the bride's family for her hand in marriage. 21. A Filipino term for a wooden drum used in traditional music and festivities. 25. The systematic study of the structure and behavior of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment. 27. The process of establishing control over a territory and its people by a foreign power, often involving the imposition of cultural, economic, and political dominance. 28. Wide, tree-lined streets, often found in urban areas, providing space for leisurely activities such as walking or jogging. 29. A type of small, two-wheeled cart used for transporting goods or passengers, often pulled by a carabao or horse. 30. A term used during the Spanish colonial period to refer to the local leader or chief of a barangay or community. 36. The supreme deity in ancient Filipino mythology, often associated with creation and the sky. 37. A Filipino tradition of nightly prayers for nine consecutive days following someone's death. 39. A system where people have a say in how things are run, either by voting directly or choosing representatives to make decisions for them. 40. Large sailing ships used for long-distance trade and exploration. 45. A mythical bird in Filipino folklore, often depicted in art and cultural traditions. 47. A group of individuals living together in a community and sharing customs, laws, and organizations. 48. Setting someone free from rules, restrictions, or unfair treatment, like freeing slaves or giving equal rights to all people. 49. Permanent markings made on the skin by inserting ink into the dermis layer to create designs or patterns.

Down 1. A noble title among pre-colonial Filipino societies. 2. A Filipino term for a town crier or public announcer. 3. A traditional Filipino boat, often brightly colored and used for fishing or transportation. 5. Filipino intellectuals and educated elite during the Spanish colonial period. 6. A Filipino custom of communal unity and cooperation, often involving neighbors helping each other in moving a house or accomplishing a task. 8. A mythical creature in Filipino folklore, often depicted as a shapeshifter or a vampire-like creature that feeds on human flesh. 9. A popular Filipino dish made by marinating meat (usually pork or chicken) in a mixture of vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, and spices, then simmering it until tender. 14. Refers to large-caliber weapons, such as cannons or guns, used in warfare. 15. Spanish-born Spaniards who resided in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. 16. A period of time when there is no war or conflict. 17. A communist guerrilla movement in the Philippines during and after World War II. 19. A Filipino term for a marketplace or trading center. 22. A term referring to the dominance of the friars (Spanish priests) in the Philippines during the Spanish colonial period. 23. A policy of extending a country's power and influence through colonization, military conquest, or economic dominance. 24. An ancient Indic language of India, used as a literary and sacred language in Hinduism, Buddhism, and Jainism. 26. An amulet or talisman believed to possess magical powers or offer protection to the wearer. 30. A type of large ship used in maritime trade and warfare during the Spanish colonial period in the Philippines. 31. The activity of buying, selling, or exchanging goods or services between people, countries, or organizations. 32. An ancient Filipino noble class or warrior class. 33. A compulsory financial charge imposed by the government on individuals or entities to fund public expenditures. 34. A type of boat used by ancient Filipino seafarers, believed to be the predecessor of modern Filipino boats. 35. The maritime trade route between Manila in the Philippines and Acapulco in Mexico during the Spanish colonial period. 38. A traditional Filipino poetic debate in which two poets exchange arguments and counterarguments in verse form. 41. An ancient script used in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spanish colonizers. It is also known as Baybayin. 42. A Filipino term for the practice of slash-and-burn agriculture. 43. A Spanish colonial policy of resettling indigenous communities into centralized towns or villages. 44. A member of a small independent group engaged in irregular warfare against larger forces, typically in occupied territory. 46. A one-tenth part of something, especially agricultural products or income, paid as a contribution to support a religious organization.