History & Culture

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Sela Guia: Career in Philippine Entertainment

Sela Guia is a Filipino actress, host, and singer. She rose to fame as a member of MNL48 and later joined ABS-CBN's Star Magic.

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Ging (1964 film)

1964 Filipino family drama film directed by Cirio H. Santiago and Teodorico C. Santos, starring Vilma Santos.

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Joyce Ching: Career and Roles in Philippine Television

Filipino actress Joyce Ching's career in GMA Network dramas, from child star to lead roles in Healing Hearts.

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Atang de la Rama: First Filipina Film Actress and National Artist

Atang de la Rama was the first Filipina film actress and a National Artist for Theater and Music, celebrated for popularizing kundiman and s...

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Maria Cristina Cornejo: Life, Legal Career and Legacy

Profile of Maria Cristina Cornejo, Filipino lawyer and Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan known for her judicial career and the Janet Li...

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Sol Aragones: Political Career and Governance in Laguna

Sol Aragones is a Filipino politician and former journalist serving as the 19th governor of Laguna since 2025.

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Arturo Luz: Pioneer of Philippine Neo-Realism and Art Administration

Arturo Luz (1926–2021) was a Filipino National Artist, printmaker, and founder of the Neo-realist school in Philippine art.

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Angel Locsin: Career, Philanthropy and Cultural Impact

Filipino actress Angel Locsin is known for mythological roles like Darna and humanitarian work in Mindanao.

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Elizabeth Cooper: Life, Career and Relationship with Douglas MacArthur

Filipina actress Elizabeth Cooper, known for the first onscreen kiss in Philippine cinema and her relationship with General Douglas MacArthu...

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Nathalie Hart: Career and Public Life

Nathalie Hart is a Filipino actress known for Siphayo and Historiographika Errata.

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Maybelyn dela Cruz: Acting Career and Political Service in Dagupan

Filipino actress and former Dagupan city councilor Maybelyn dela Cruz, known for Home Along Da Riles and political service.

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Mario Parial: Painter, Printmaker and Cultural Figure

Mario Parial (1944–2013) was a multi-awarded Filipino painter and printmaker whose works were sold at Sotheby's and featured on Philippine s...

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Pascual H. Poblete: Pioneer of Tagalog Journalism and Translation

Pascual H. Poblete (1857–1921) was a Filipino writer, linguist, and journalist who co-founded the first bilingual newspaper and translated t...

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Alex Calleja: Career, Comedy Specials and Public Life

Profile of Filipino comedian Alex Calleja, his Netflix special Tamang Panahon, career history and public controversies.

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Donna Villa: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema

Donna Villa was a Filipina film producer and actress, known for her partnership with Carlo J. Caparas and influence on 1990s cinema.

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Eladio Jala: Lawyer, Politician and SEC Commissioner

Profile of Eladio Jala, Filipino lawyer, Bohol representative and SEC commissioner.

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Eduardo Mutuc: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Metalsmithing

Eduardo Mutuc is a Filipino metalsmith and sculptor from Pampanga known for the pinukpuk craft and awarded National Living Treasure in 2004.

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Nabil Tan: Political Career and Role in the Bangsamoro Transition

Profile of Nabil Tan, Filipino politician and lawyer serving as Deputy Speaker of the Bangsamoro Parliament since 2021.

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Lualhati Bautista: Novels, Screenplays and Literary Legacy

Filipina writer Lualhati Bautista (1945–2023) was a liberal activist and author of Dekada '70, 'GAPÔ, and Bata, Bata... Pa'no Ka Ginawa?

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Oliver Barbosa: Career and Achievements in Philippine Chess

Filipino chess grandmaster Oliver Barbosa's career, tournament results and contributions to Philippine chess.