Bayambang, Pangasinan’s St Vincent Ferrer statue, which is taller than the Statue of Liberty, holds the record for the world’s ‘tallest bamboo sculpture’ measuring at a whopping 164 feet and 9.56 inches (50.23 meters.
First Filipino Miss Universe Gloria Diaz -1969
An all-time high record of 7.1 million tourists arrived in the Philippines in 2018.
In 2002, San Fernando City switched on the world’s Largest Christmas Lantern which measured 26.8 m in dia
In Nov 2012, 2,255 models broke the world catwalk record at Glorietta Mall, Makati
1588 inmates from CPDRC (Cebu) set the world record for Largest Thriller Dance in Jun 2007
30,365 students and staff of PUP gathered at Rizal Park in 2004 to form the world’s Largest Human Rainbow
In 2002, Marikina City crafted the world’s largest pair of shoes – each measuring 5.5m x 2.25m and 1.83m high
15,185 sky lanterns were released in UPV Field Miag-ao, Iloilo for a world record on 24 May 2013
Largest island (Vulcan Pt) in a lake (Crater Lake) on an island (volcano) in a lake (L.Taal) on an island (Luzon)
64, 096 trees were planted in 15 mins by nearly 7,000 people on Feb 2011 at Camarines Sur
12,975 people broke the world zumba record in Mandaluyong on 19 July 2015.
5, 845 cheese dishes were served at Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City on Dec 2009 to achieve the world record
On 22 May 1998, the Central Bank of Manila, the Philippines, issued a special commemorative 100,000-peso legal tender banknote, measuring 22 x 33 cm (8 ½ x 11 in) printed by Giesecke Devrient of Munich, Germany. Only 1,000 notes, which commemorated the centenary of the first declaration of Philippine independence, were issued. Read More »
The largest sambalilo hat is 13.05 m (42 ft 9.7 in) in diameter, created by the Municipality of Cavinti (Philippines) and measured in Cavinti, Laguna, Philippines, on 1 August 2016. The height of the hat is 2 metres and the width of the central dome is 3 metres. Every year the Sambalilo festival is organised in Cavinti. This was the 4th ... Read More »
The most hunger relief packages distributed in 8 hours (single venue) is 302,311 and was achieved by the Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), in Barrio Maligaya, Nueva Ecija, Philippines on 22 February 2014. There were 20 entrances supervised by 151 audit personnel. All participants were given wristbands which were collected in boxes and counted at the end. Each package ... Read More »
The shortest non-mobile living man is Junrey Balawing (Philippines, b.12 June 1993) who measures 59.93 cm (23.5 in) tall as verified at Sindangan Health Centre in Sindangan, Zamboanga del Norte, Philippines, on 12 June 2011. His height averaged 59.93 cm (23.6 in) over six measurements taken in the 24-hour period leading up to the morning of his 18th birthday. Read More »
The most people using mouthwash simultaneously is 2,045 and was achieved by Oracare and History (both Philippines), in Market Market, Taguig City, Philippines, on 12 April 2015. The attempt took place as part of Oracare’s 10 year anniversary celebration. Read More »
The fastest time to complete the IUTA World Cup Quintuple Ultra Triathlon (female) is 83 hr 48 min 4 sec and was achieved by Shangrila Rendon (Philippines) in Leon, Mexico, between 19 October and 23 October 2015. Shangrila is also the first person from the Philippines to finish the IUTA World Cup Quintuple Ultra Triathlon. Read More »
The Philippine tarsier (Tarsius syrichta) is one of the world’s smallest primates and lives in the forests of Borneo, Sumatra and the Philippines. They have a 135–275 mm (5.3–10.8 in) tail, a head and body length of 85–160 mm (3.3–6.3 in) and their large forward-pointing eyes have a diameter of 16 mm (0.6 in). Their eyes are so enormous they ... Read More »
The largest charity walk in 24 hours (multiple venues) consisted of 519,221 participants and was achieved by Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), in 129 sites across the world, on 16 February 2014. The 129 sites were situated in 16 countries. The walk was organised to raise money for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Read More »
The largest carpentry lesson involved 525 people in an event organised by Nestle Philippines Inc. (Philippines) at the Philippine International Convention Center in Manila, Philippines, on 28 January 2011. The lesson taught students how to construct their own tables and over 100 were built during the event. Read More »
2,132 women gathered at the University of Makati on 17 Aug 2013 to hand-wash a 1.2-km long piece of fabric stained with chocolate milk, ink and grape juice. The record event was organised by Breeze-Unilever (Philippines) to demonstrate the effectiveness of ActivBleach. Read More »
The largest paying audience to attend a film premiere is 43,624, achieved by Iglesia Ni Cristo (Philippines) for their film ‘Felix Manalo’ (2015) by VIVA films, at The Philippine Arena, in Cuidad de Victoria, Philippines, on 4 October 2015. The record was achieved at the same time as the largest audience at a film premiere and the largest attendance at ... Read More »
The most people wearing costume masks is 30,050 and was achieved by Alliance In Motion Global Inc.(Philippines) at the Philippine Arena, Ciudad de Victoria, Santa Maria, Bulacan, Philippines, on 31 May 2015. The record was organized in occasion of AIM Global 9th anniversary. The theme chosen for the 4 days conference was happiness. Read More »
The largest serving of balut was 117.5 kg (259.04 lb) and was prepared by the Center for Culinary Arts and the Municipality of Pateros in Pateros, Metro Manila, Philippines, on 10 April 2015. A balut is a developing duck embryo (fertilized duck egg) that is boiled and eaten in the shell. It is commonly sold as street food in the ... Read More »
The largest parade of motorcycles with sidecars is 681 and was achieved by residents of the city of Cauayan, at an event organised Ropali Motorcycles, History, Honda and city officials in the province of Isabela (all Phillippines), in Cauayan, Isabela, Philippines, on 8 April 2015. 685 motorcycles participated, but four riders were forced to withdraw from the parade, citing engine and ... Read More »
The Philippine Arena, located in Ciudad de Victoria, Philippines, has a seating capacity of 51,929. The 36,715-m² (395,197-ft²), fully air-conditioned venue is a one-sided, bowl-shaped arena featuring a theatre-style stage at one end and operates as a multi-use church, sports and concert venue. It was commissioned by Iglesia Ni Cristo (the Church of Christ) for New Era University (Philippines) and ... Read More »
The largest charity walk consists of 175,509 people and was achieved by Iglesia Ni Cristo (Church of Christ), at Quirino Grandstand, Manila, Philippines, on 15 February 2014. The charity walk was organised to raise money for victims of Typhoon Yolanda. Read More »
Leilani Franco (UK/Philippines) travelled in a contortion roll a distance of 20 m (65 ft 7.2 in) in a time of 17.47 sec at the Royal Festival Hall in London, UK, on 11 March 2013. A contortion roll requires the contortionist to start with their feet on the ground before arching backwards and propelling themselves forward in a chest-down roll. Read More »
Charice (Philippines, b. Charmaine Pempengco, 10 May 1992) was 20 years 5 months 5 days old when she mentored KZ Tandingan (Philippines, b. Kristine Tandingan) – two months her senior – to victory in the first season of The X Factor Philippines on 7 October 2012. Charice began filming the show’s live auditions six days after her 20th birthday, thus ... Read More »
The most expensive sushi costs 91,800 Phillipino Pesos (£1,313.88, $1,978.15) for five pieces of nigiri garnished with diamonds and wrapped in 24-karat gold leaf produced by chef Angelito Araneta Jr. (Phillipines) The record was set on 28 Jun 2010 in the Philippines. Read More »
The record for the largest banner is 54,451 m² (586,103.34 ft²) and was achieved by Grace Galindez-Gupana President of HalleluYAH Prophetic Global Foundation Philippines in Bar Yeuda, Massada, Israel on 23 December 2007. The record attempt was organized by Sar-El Tours. Read More »
The most wine glasses held in one hand was 39 by Filipino Reymond Adina at the Quatre-Gats restaurant in Barcelona, Spain on 24 October 2007. Barcelona waiters are renowned for carrying dozens of glasses without breaking them. Read More »
The world’s largest residential palace is the Istana Nurul Iman, near Bandar Seri Begawan, capital of Brunei. Official home of the 29th Sultan of Brunei, Hassanal Bolkiah, and also the seat of the Brunei government, the palace covers 200,000 m² (2,152,782 ft²) and contains 1,788 rooms. It also has 257 bathrooms, banqueting hall for 5,000 guests, large mosque, garage for ... Read More »
Philippine Book Of Records