 Ang karunungan ay kapangyarihan. Let's put that power to the test today here on K-Check. Hello everyone, I am Drugs Giang with another season of teaching and learning here on K-Check. Patuloy pa rin ang paghanap natin ng mga gustong sanayin at palawakin ang brain power nila through competition. Alamin natin kung kaya nila ang brain workout na inihanda natin for them this season. Samahan nyo kami until the final week of competition which will reveal our newest K-Check champion. Ang apat natin daily winners ang dadaan sa ating karunungan check sa araw na ito. This week's high-scorer coming in with 210 points, Paolo is a 23-year-old chemistry student from UP Dileman. In his spare time, he loves to play board games and listening to K-pop groups like Stray Kids and Mamamoo. Yubel, with a score of 135 points, is a BS business administration student of UP Dileman. She spends her free time playing sports, watching theater productions and reading books. She enjoys traveling both local and abroad. Bringing in 105 points is Jazz, a third-year civil engineering student at TUP Manila. Beyond the world of blueprints and structures, he finds joy in writing poetry, in indulging in romcoms and sitcoms, a harmonious blend of engineering possession and creative expression defines his journey. And rounding us out with a score of 130 points is Yeshwa, a BS statistic student at UP Dileman. Her love of sleep serves to power her love of physical activities and sports. Her top artist and Spotify for 2023 is Keshi. These four will be competing under the watchful eyes of today's K-Check panel of experts. Firstly, we have Professor Niel Santillian, former chairperson of the UP Dileman Department of History. Next, we have Professor Glesy Atienza of the College of Arts and Letters from UP Dileman. And finally, Professor Ben Valiejo of the UP Institute of Environmental Science and Meteorology. At ngayon, contestants, narito na ang first round, which is also your first opportunity to earn points. Buzz in but wait till you're acknowledged before you answer para di sayang ang effort. Each correct answer is worth 10 points. Let's begin. Let's begin. Question number one. In astronomy, what is the Latin name of the constellation The Archer, which is also the zodiac sign after Scorpio? Paulo. Sagittarius. Sagittarius or Sagittarius is correct. K-Check. Question number two. In what European city can you find the Norwegian parliament and foreign affairs ministry of Norway building? Yobel. Norway. Norway is Malik. Paulo. Oslo. Oslo is correct. K-Check. Question number three. Which English language song by the Korean boy band BTS reached number one in Billboard's global 200 chart in 2021? Paulo. Butter. Butter is correct. K-Check. Question number four. What unit of length is about 39.37 inches? The correct answer is meter. Question number five. What is the common name of frozen carbon dioxide, which is used for temporary refrigeration? Paulo. Dry ice. Dry ice is correct. K-Check. Question number six. What country's currency is officially called the renminbi? The correct answer is China. Question number seven. Which mythological hero is famous for his strength and was the subject of a 1997 Disney animated movie? Paulo. Hercules. Let me proceed. Animated movie that featured the song Go the Distance. The correct answer is Hercules. K-Check. Question number eight. What river in Africa is the longest in the world? Paulo. Nile River. Nile River is correct. K-Check. Question number nine. In what Southeast Asian country can you find the Angkor Wat Temple complex? Paulo. Cambodia. Cambodia is correct. K-Check. Question number ten. In mental math, what number is twice the product of five and twenty? Ubell. 200. 200 is correct. K-Check. Question number eleven. In December 2023, a magnitude 7.4 earthquake struck Surigao del Sur causing massive damage to several towns. On what island can you find Surigao del Sur? Paulo. Surigao. Surigao is malet. Mindanao. Mindanao is correct. K-Check. Last question for this round. Number twelve. Which singer is the mother of KC Conception? Jazz. Sharon Conetta. Sharon Conetta is correct. K-Check. And that ends round number one. Let's have a quick recap of their scores. We have Paulo with 70 points. Ubell with 20 points. Jazz with 10 points. And Yeshua kaya panghumabol sa mga susunod nating rounds. We're midway in the competition at susunod na ang round two sa pagbabalik ng K-Check. Welcome back to K-Check. Points lika pumuna tayo. Paulo is leading with 70 points. Followed by Ubell with 20 points. Jazz with 10 points. And Yeshua kaya panghumabol sa mga next rounds. And now, it's time for round two. So concentrate, strategize, and go for those points. As always, correct answers earn you 20 points each. But incorrect answers cost you 10 points each. Let's begin. Question number one. Nirvana is believed to be attainable only with the elimination of all greed, hatred, and ignorance within a person. In which religion is the goal to become enlightened and reach Nirvana? Paulo. Buddhism. Buddhism is correct. K-Check. Question number two. Which Serbian American inventor developed the alternating current power system? Paulo. Nikola Tesla. Let me complete the question. And was granted more than 100 U.S. patents. The correct answer is Nikola Tesla. K-Check. Question number three. Saigon is the former name of Ho Chi Minh City which is located in Wat Asian country. Ubell. Vietnam. Vietnam is correct. K-Check. Question number four. What is the name of the accumulated waste of seabirds or bats that is used as as fertilizer? The correct answer is Guano. Question number five. Who led China and was the chairman of the Chinese Communist Party from 1949 to 1976? The correct answer is Mao Zedong. Question number six. What team won the 2021 NBA championship? Yeshua. Lakers. Lakers is Male. Let me proceed with the question. What team won the 2021 NBA championship behind the great performance of Yanis Antento Kumpo? Ubell. Spurs. Spurs is Male. The correct answer is Milwaukee or Bucks. Question number seven in Norse mythology. He is a cunning trickster. Paulo. Loki. Let me proceed with the question. He is a cunning trickster who had the ability to change his shape and sex. Who is this god of discord and mischief? The correct answer is Loki. K-Check. Question number eight. What quiz show did Alex Trebek host from 1984? Paulo. Jopperdy. Let me proceed with the question. 1984 until he passed away in 2020. Jopperdy or Jeopardy is correct. K-Check. Question number nine. What range in South America is the longest chain of mountains in the world and includes many of the highest peaks in the western and southern hemispheres? The correct answer is Andes. Question number 10 in Music. What do you call a sign that indicates the name and pitch of the notes on the staff to which it is prefixed like treble or bass? Clef is correct. K-Check. Question number 11. As of December 2023, the richest person in the world is the South African CEO of electric car company Tesla worth an estimated $245 billion US dollars. Who is he? Jeswa. Elon Musk. Elon Musk is correct. K-Check. Last question for this round. Number 12. From the Greek words for loving and mankind. What do you call a person who gives money or gives to charities? Donor. Donor is Malik. Anyone can steal. Philanthropist. Philanthropist is correct. K-Check. And that ends round two. Let's do a points recap. Paolo is leading with 140 points. Followed by Yubel with 70 points. Jazz and Jeswa have 10 points each. Our ultimate pagalingan round is up next. Here on K-Check. Welcome back everyone. Likap mo na tayo ng points. Paolo is leading with 140 points. Yubel has 70 points. Sa mantala si Jazz and si Jeswa naman ay may 10 points each. At kaya'n kaya'n ang ba humabol sa susunod na round dahil 360 points ang buong total ng lahat ng mga questions natin. The race to finish on top continues with our ultimate pagalingan round. Remember sa ating panel of experts man gagaling ang mga katanungan. The end of this round will reveal our daily winner. Here, correct answers are worth 30 points each at may 15-point deduction for wrong answers. Good luck and let's begin. Question number one will come from Prof. Neal. Agusapan natin ang Philippine political geography. What city serves as the regional center of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao? A. Kotabato. B. Coronadal. C. Holo. D. Marawi. I. Takurong. Ubel. Malay. Bagamat ang lumsood na ito ay nasa Mindanao. Ang lingua Frankarito ay Tagalog. Ang tamang sagot ay letter A, Kotabato. Thank you. Prof, let's see go ahead. Usapa ang kuentuhan. Lola Basang was popular as the children's favorite storyteller. Sino si Lola Basang sa totooong buhay? Severino Reyes. Ubel. A. Severino Reyes. Hawi Severino. C. Severino Montano. D. Severino Magdamag. And E. Severino Torres. The correct answer is A. Severino Reyes. K. Chek. Prof Ben, next question please. Okay, this time on Invertebrate Zoology. The shedding of the shells of arthropods is scientifically called what? A. Molting. B. Metamorphosis. C. Ecdesis. D. Instar Replacement. And E. Calcification. Ubel. A. Molting. Malena. Dread. Holo. B. Metamorphosis. And also not correct. Yeshua. E. Calcification. Wrong, also. D. Instar Replacement. Also wrong, mali. Wala pang pinalad sa round na ito. Okay, the correct answer is C. Ecdesis. This is actually caused by hormonal changes in your insects and crabs and other arthropods that lead to the shedding of the shells. Autoskeleta. Wala pinalad sa inya. Okay, next, Prof Neal. Okay, next question is bola or para sa Asian history. Ano ang lahing namuno sa huling dynastia sa China? A. Han. B. Koryano. C. Manchu. D. Mongol. E. Chino. Ang revolusyon ni Sunyat Sen ang nagpabagsap sa huling dynastia ng China na pinamunuhan ng lahing ito. Ang tamang sagot ay Letter C. Manchu. Prof Blessing. Okay, popular culture ng radio drama sa Pilipinas. Letter A. Gulong ng palad. Letter B. Gulong ng jeep. Letter C. Gulong ni Goryo. Letter D. Gulong-gulong. And E. Gulong ng ikon. Yes, sir. Letter A. Gulong ng palad. The correct answer is Gulong ng palad. Letter A. 1942 ito isinagawa. K-check. Thank you. Prof Ben, go ahead. This time, we're going to deal with how hot and cold things are, okay? At what temperature are Celsius and Fahrenheit scales are equal? A. Zero. B. 32. C. Negative 40. D. 112. And E. 100. B. 32. Malen. Not correct. Yes, sir. C. Negative 40. That's correct, okay? The scales are equal at negative 40. K-check. Thank you. Prof Neil, back to you. Southeast Asian history. Which of the following is a key feature of the neolithic period in Southeast Asia? A. Ascendancy of patriarchal orientation. B. Building of tato ships and rajonics. C. Domestication of chickens and pigs. D. Emergence of farming communities focus on corn production. E. None of the above. Jazz. D. Emergence of farming communities focus on corn production. Malen. Paolo. E. None of the above. Malen. Bukod sa tamang sagot sa tanong na ito, ang paglitaw na agricultura ay isa pang katangiyan ng panahong niliti ko sa TSA. Ang tamang sagot ay letter C, domestication of chickens and pigs. Thank you. Drop glassy, go ahead. Usapang music. Sino ang nag-compose ng sikat na kondiman na bitwing marikit na saan ka irog at mutia ng pasik? Letter A, Nikanor Abelardo. Letter B, Nikanor Reyes. Letter C, Nikanort Yongson. Letter D, Nikanor Sepulveda. And letter E, Nikanor Perlas. Paolo. A, Nikanor Abelardo. Ang tamang sagot ay A, Nikanor Abelardo. K-check. Drop glassy, go ahead. What radioactive element did madam Marie Curie discover? A, sodium. B, radon. C, radium. Paolo. C, radium. D, uranium. And E, plutonium. The correct answer is radium. K-check. Now we're off to our last set of questions for this round. Prof. Neil, go ahead. Philippine political history. Ano ang tawag sa institusyon nagbumagawa ng batas ng panahon ng Dictadurang Marcos? A, batas ang pabansa. B, Congress of the Philippines. C, Parliament. D, Philippine Assembly. E, Philippine Commission. Matapos pinasara ni Pangulong Marcos ang Lys Latura ng 1972. Binalik niya ito ng 1978 at tumagal ito ng 1986. Ang tamang sagot ay letter A, batas ang pabansa. Thank you. Prof. Glassy, go ahead. Sige, usapang pagkain. Sino ang nag-invento ng Palayok Oven at Banana Ketchup? Letter E, Maria Alonso. Letter B, Maria Dizon. Letters C, Maria Oroza. Letter D, Maria Capra. Letter E, Maria Erbosa. Paolo, C, Maria Oroza. Ang tamang sagot ay letter C, Maria Oroza. K-check. After our last question, of Ben, go ahead. We probably experienced this at least once in our life, no? What is sphinopalatin ganglion neuralgia the scientific term for? A, back pain. B, headache. C, brain freeze. D, tooth ache. And E, migraine. Yes, sir. C, brain freeze. That is correct. Sphinopalatin ganglion neuralgia is about brain freeze. The nerves are near the palate. And so, eating ice cream sends the pain to the brain. Okay, so K-check. Thank you so much. And that's it for K-check Ultimate Pagalingan. Congratulation to Paolo, our K-check weekly winner with 200 points. Congratulations. Congratulations. Okay, so we'll see Paolo again in the semifinals when he competes with our other weekly winners. Of course, thank you to Youbel, to Jaz and to Jesua for joining us and to our panel of experts, Professor Neil, Professor Glesy and Professor Ben. Once again, I am Jos Guiang. Join us again on Monday for another K-check.