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An example of children playing luksong baka. Luksong baka (English: Jump over the Cow) is a traditional Filipino game [1] that originated in Bulacan.It involves a minimum of three players and a maximum of 10 players, and involves them jumping over the person called the baka, or "cow". [2]
Like other Filipino games, players (at least three here) take the following roles: one as the taya (it), who is responsible for guarding the lata (can), and two others as the players striking. The game is performed by having the players use a pamato (one's own slipper) to strike the can that is held beside the taya .
Sipa (literally, "kick") is the Philippines' traditional native sport which predates the Spanish rule. The game is related to Sepak Takraw. Similar games include Footbag net, Footvolley, Bossaball and Jianzi. The game is both played by two teams, indoors or outdoors, on a court that is about the size of a basketball court.
Baseball was introduced in the Philippines by the Americans. The first baseball game in the Philippines was played in September 1898 weeks after the Battle of Manila, a match between Astor Battery led by George Wetlaufer and a regiment from the American Army. From 1899 to 1900, baseball clubs were established by local Filipinos.
This game is usually played by boys during a town fiesta or on special occasions in the various provinces of the Philippines. Long and straight bamboo poles are polished and greased, after which a small bag containing the prize is tied to the top. The bag usually contains money, sweets, or toys.
Jueteng is commonly played with the aid of a tambiolo. [1]Jueteng (Tagalog pronunciation: [(h)wɛtɛŋ]) is a numbers game played in the Philippines.First reported in the late 1800s while the Philippines was under Spanish rule, it was made illegal in 1907 after the United States occupied the Philippines.
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Video gaming in the Philippines (3 C, 1 P) Pages in category "Philippine games" The following 16 pages are in this category, out of 16 total.