History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Raul Gonzalez: Filipino Journalist and Public Affairs Leader
Raul Gonzalez was a Filipino journalist and columnist who served as press secretary to President Diosdado Macapagal and held key roles in Ph...
Louise delos Reyes: Acting Career, Beauty Pageants and Personal Life
Filipino actress Louise delos Reyes, born 1992, known for GMA dramas and indie films.
Albert Alejo: Jesuit Anthropologist, Poet and Activist
Profile of Albert Alejo, a Filipino Jesuit anthropologist, poet, and activist known for his work on Mindanao indigenous rights and anti-corr...
Ritz Azul: Career and Public Life
Ritz Azul is a Filipino actress and former SK Chairwoman from Pampanga, known for her work with TV5 and ABS-CBN.
Carina Afable: Career, Family and Legacy
Retired Filipina actress and singer Carina Afable's career in radio, TV, film and music, and her later life in the US.
Ella Guevara: Career and Awards
Ella Guevara is a Filipino actress who won five consecutive awards for Best Child Actress.
Elmer Prudente: Chess Career and Guamanian Representation
Elmer Prudente is a Guamanian chess Candidate Master born in Iloilo City, known for his Olympic performances and World Cup participation.
Marga Ortigas: Journalist, Author and Media Consultant
Profile of Marga Ortigas, Filipino journalist and former Al Jazeera English Senior Asia correspondent.
Art Borjal: Journalist, Legislator and Advocate for the Disabled
Art Borjal was a Filipino journalist, lawyer and congressman who co-founded The Philippine Star and championed disability rights.
Catherine Haduca: Career, Pageantry and Filmography
Belgian-Filipina model and actress Catherine Haduca's career in pageantry, modeling and film.
Bobby Eusebio: Political Career and Mayoral Service in Pasig
Overview of Bobby Eusebio's political career, including his tenure as Mayor of Pasig and his election history.
Von Hernandez: Environmental Activism and Policy Legacy
Von Hernandez is a leading Philippine environmental activist, former Greenpeace Southeast Asia Executive Director, and 2003 Goldman Environm...
Claude Tayag: Artist, Restaurateur and Food Writer
Profile of Filipino artist and food writer Claude Tayag, known for impressionistic landscapes, folk religious imagery and culinary publicati...
Rogelio Antonio Jr.: Chess Grandmaster and Philippine Chess Pioneer
Rogelio Antonio Jr. is a Filipino chess grandmaster who qualified for the World Cup in 2009 and won the 2020 Asian Seniors Championship.
Mahal: Life, Career and Legacy of Noemi Tesorero
Noemi Tesorero, known as Mahal, was a Filipino actress and comedian with dwarfism who died in 2021.
Sabrina Man: Career, Early Roles and Personal Life
Filipino actress Sabrina Man's career in GMA Network television, filmography and personal background.
Barbie Forteza: Career, Awards and Cultural Impact
Profile of Filipino actress Barbie Forteza, her filmography, awards and philanthropy.
Rosebud Benitez: Career and Media Presence
Filipino celebrity chef Rosebud Benitez hosts Quickfire and was a pioneer on Ka-Toque.
Cheryl Tiu: Journalist, Author and Cultural Connector
Profile of Cheryl Tiu, Chinese-Filipino journalist, author of the Wallpaper* Manila City Guide, and founder of Cross Cultures.
Elia Ilano: Career, Awards and Youth Leadership
Elia Ilano is a Filipino actress and youth leader known for roles in Ulan, La Luna Sangre, and international award-winning performances.