History & Culture

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Alyas Batman at Robin: 1965 Filipino Comedy-Adventure Film

Overview of the 1965 Filipino film Alyas Batman at Robin, starring Bob Soler and Lou Salvador Jr.

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Maricar de Mesa: Career and Public Life

Filipino actress Maricar de Mesa, born in 1979, is known for antagonistic TV roles and her early career as a GobiGirl.

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Nadine Lustre: Acting Career, Music and Cultural Impact

Profile of Filipino actress and singer Nadine Lustre, her box office success, music career and advocacy.

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Florabel Yatco: Chef, Restaurateur and Politician

Florabel Yatco is a Filipino chef and politician representing Nanay Partylist since 2025.

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Ely Buendia: Musician, Filmmaker and Cultural Figure

Ely Buendia is a Filipino musician, filmmaker and songwriter, best known as the lead vocalist of the alternative rock band Eraserheads.

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Nelson Mariano: Chess Grandmaster and Educator

Profile of Filipino chess grandmaster Nelson Mariano, his competitive career, retirement, and coaching legacy in Singapore.

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Jesus Dureza: Lawyer, Journalist and Political Figure

Profile of Jesus Dureza, Filipino lawyer, journalist and politician from Davao City.

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Jessica Hagedorn: Playwright, Novelist and Cultural Archivist

Jessica Hagedorn is an American playwright and novelist born in Manila, known for Dogeaters and her multimedia performance art.

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Gideon Lasco: Medical Anthropologist, Author and Public Intellectual

Profile of Gideon Lasco, Filipino medical anthropologist, physician and author known for his work on public health and Philippine society.

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Marion Aunor: Career in Music and Film

Marion Aunor is a Filipino singer, songwriter, and actress, known for her music career and film roles.

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Alan T. Ortiz: Foreign Policy, Energy Sector Leadership and Public Service

Profile of Alan T. Ortiz (1953–2020), Filipino expert in foreign policy and energy who served in government, SMC Power, and civil society.

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Emma Tiglao: Career in Pageantry, Broadcasting and Modeling

Profile of Emma Tiglao, Miss Grand International 2025, journalist and model from Pampanga.

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Serena Dalrymple: Career, Retirement and Personal Life

Filipino actress Serena Dalrymple's career from child star to retirement and return.

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Galo Ocampo: Artist, Herald and National Museum Director

Galo Ocampo (1913–1985) was a Filipino modernist painter and the first Filipino heraldry expert, who designed the Philippine coat of arms an...

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Arlene J. Chai: Life, Literary Career and Works

Arlene J. Chai is a Filipino-Chinese-Australian author known for weaving Philippine political struggle into fiction.

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Sofie Garrucho: Career in Philippine Modeling and Media

Sofie Garrucho is a Filipino actress and model known as the first FHM Philippines Girl Next Door (2005) and member of Viva Hot Babes.

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Lope K. Santos: Life, Works and Legacy

Filipino writer and politician Lope K. Santos, author of Banaag at Sikat and pioneer of Tagalog grammar.

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Enrico Sevillano: Career and Chess Achievements

Filipino-American Grandmaster Enrico Sevillano's chess career, from Asian Junior Champion to US Open winner.

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Leon C. Pichay: Life, Literary Career and Legacy in Ilocano Literature

Leon C. Pichay (1902–1970) was a prominent Filipino writer and poet known as the 'King of Ilocano Poets' and Prince of Bukanegan.

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Franchesca Floirendo: Career in Philippine Television and Film

Filipina actress Franchesca Floirendo's career in TV drama and film.