History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Patricio Abinales: Political Historian and Scholar of Philippine State-Society Dynamics
Profile of Patricio Abinales, Filipino political historian, author of 'Making Mindanao' and scholar of Philippine state-society dynamics.
Isabel Blaesi: Career and Public Life
Filipina actress Isabel Blaesi's career from Star Circle Quest to television roles.
Marcelo H. del Pilar: Life, Works and Legacy
Marcelo H. del Pilar was a Filipino writer, lawyer, and journalist who led the Reform Movement in Spain.
Roland Salvador: Chess Grandmaster and Competitive Career
Roland Salvador is a Filipino chess grandmaster who earned the title in 2010, becoming the 12th Filipino to achieve it.
John Paul Gomez: Chess Career and Grandmaster Achievements
Profile of Filipino chess grandmaster John Paul Gomez, covering his rise from Biñan to the 2009 GM title and Olympiad performances.
Jannelle So: Career in Philippine and American Broadcasting
Jannelle So is a Filipino journalist and broadcaster known for creating Kababayan Today, the longest-running daily Filipino talk show outsid...
Patricia Evangelista: Journalist, Filmmaker and Author
Filipina trauma journalist Patricia Evangelista's career, awards and memoir Some People Need Killing.
Zach Banzon: Career, Retirement and Sports Advocacy
Filipino goalkeeper Zach Banzon won the 2022-23 PFL title with Kaya-Iloilo before retiring to pursue sports ethics and climate advocacy in E...
Nori Dalisay: Career in Philippine Cinema
Retired Filipina actress Nori Dalisay, born 1938, starred in dozens of Sampaguita Pictures films from 1956 to 1969.
Arianne Caoili: Chess Career, Public Life and Legacy
Filipino-Australian chess player Arianne Caoili's career, marriage to Levon Aronian and life in Armenia.
Maggie Calloway: Early Philippine Cinema and Vaudeville Career
Filipina-born actress Maggie Calloway starred in silent films like Sampaguita and performed in vaudeville across Asia and the US.
Carlos Arguelles: Architect of the Philippine International Style
Carlos Arguelles (1917–2008) was a leading Filipino architect known for the International Style and designing Philamlife Homes, Manila Hilto...
Sofia Andres: Career, Personal Life and Public Persona
Profile of Filipino actress Sofia Andres, covering her rise from child model to lead roles in film and television.
David Medalla: Kinetic Art, Activism and the Cloud Canyons Legacy
David Medalla (1942–2020) was a Filipino kinetic artist and activist known for his Cloud Canyons bubble machines and participatory works.
Tina Marasigan: Career in Philippine Broadcasting and Pageantry
Tina Marasigan is a Filipina journalist, model, and beauty queen known for her work on ABS-CBN News and TeleRadyo.
Kathleen Hermosa: Career and Public Life
Filipino actress Kathleen Hermosa's career from 1990s youth series to GMA Network dramas and her transition to financial advising.
Nereo Andolong: Journalist, Sports Executive and Public Servant
Profile of Nereo Andolong, Filipino journalist, POC president and PCSO chairman who shaped Philippine sports and media.
Epifanio de los Santos: Historian, Journalist and Collector
Epifanio de los Santos (1871–1928) was a Filipino historian, journalist, and collector whose archives formed the basis of the Philippine Lib...
Kim Domingo: Career in Philippine Television, Film and Music
Kim Domingo is a Filipino actress, model and singer known for roles in Juan Happy Love Story and FPJ's Batang Quiapo.
Denise Laurel: Career, Family Legacy and Public Life
Filipino actress and singer Denise Laurel, granddaughter of VP Salvador Laurel, known for ABS-CBN dramas and winning Your Face Sounds Famili...