History & Culture

Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.

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Lourdes Faberes: Career and Roles in British Television and Film

Lourdes Faberes is a Philippine-born actress known for roles in Good Omens, Knightfall, and The Sandman.

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Walter S. Ong: Legal Career and Judicial Appointment

Profile of Filipino jurist Walter S. Ong, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals appointed in 2017.

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Sheena Belarmino: Career in Philippine Television and Musical Theatre

Filipino singer, dancer, and actress Sheena Belarmino's career from child star to theatre award nominee.

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A Werewolf Boy (2026 film): Production, Cast and Release

A Werewolf Boy is a 2026 Philippine fantasy romance film directed by Crisanto B. Aquino, starring Rabin Angeles and Angela Muji.

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Bianca Manalo: Pageant Career, Television Roles and Public Life

Bianca Manalo is a Filipino actress and Binibining Pilipinas Universe 2009 winner. This article covers her career, family legacy and persona...

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Vicente I. de Veyra: Life, Literary Career and Legacy

Vicente I. de Veyra (1888–1975) was a prominent Waray poet, anthologist, and orthographer who helped intellectualize the Waray language.

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Malou de Guzman: Filipino Actress

Malou de Guzman is a Filipino actress.

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Filipino psychology: Principles, history and cultural concepts

Overview of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, the Filipino psychological school founded by Virgilio Enriquez to decolonize the mind.

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Ave Perez Jacob: Socio-Realist Novelist and Literary Critic

Ave Perez Jacob was a Filipino writer known for socio-political short stories and novels, winning a 1975 Palanca Award.

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Buwan ng Wika: History, Evolution and Observances of the Philippine Language Month

Overview of Buwan ng Wika, the annual August observance in the Philippines promoting the Filipino language and indigenous tongues.

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Whang-od: Life, Legacy and the Preservation of Kalinga Tattooing

Whang-od is the oldest living mambabatok from Kalinga, preserving the traditional batok tattooing art form through apprenticeship and global...

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Cherry Lou: Career, Family and Public Life

Profile of Filipino actress and singer Cherry Lou Maglasang-Kyriacou.

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Kiri Dalena: Visual Artist, Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist

Profile of Kiri Dalena, Filipino visual artist and activist known for Erased Slogans and Southern Tagalog Exposure.

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John Chicano: Career and Life of the Filipino Triathlete

Profile of John Chicano, Filipino triathlete and 2019 SEA Games gold medalist.

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Lucia Cunanan: Life, Legacy and the Invention of Sisig

Lucia Cunanan, the Filipino restaurateur known as the 'Sisig Queen', invented the popular Kapampangan dish at her Angeles City restaurant.

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Kontrabida Academy: Plot, Cast and Cultural Reception

2025 Netflix Philippine comedy film directed by Chris Martinez starring Barbie Forteza and Eugene Domingo.

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Tagbanwa people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain

Indigenous ethnic group of Palawan, descendants of Tabon Man, known for ancestral domain claims and rich cultural traditions.

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Kitchie Nadal: Career, Discography and Musical Legacy

Filipina singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal, former lead vocalist of Mojofly, known for hit 'Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin' and solo albums.

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Bugkalot people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain

Overview of the Bugkalot (Ilongot) indigenous group in Luzon, their culture, language and ancestral lands.

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Sinai Hamada: Life, Legal Career and Literary Legacy

Sinai Hamada (1911–1991) was a Filipino writer, journalist, and lawyer who founded the Baguio Midland Courier and authored the classic short...