History & Culture

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Asia Agcaoili: Media Career and Public Life

Filipina media personality Asia Agcaoili's career in television, film, and radio, including her time with Viva Hot Babes.

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Nanette Inventor: Career in Philippine Comedy, Music and Film

Nanette Inventor is a Filipino comedian, actress and singer known for her role as Doña Buding and work with the UP Concert Chorus.

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Carlos P. Romulo: Diplomat, Statesman and National Artist

Carlos P. Romulo (1899–1985) was a Filipino diplomat, soldier and National Artist who served as UN General Assembly President and Secretary...

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Tubog sa Ginto: Lino Brocka's 1971 Film and Mars Ravelo's Comic Legacy

Tubog sa Ginto is a 1971 Filipino drama film directed by Lino Brocka, based on Mars Ravelo's comics. It was the first film to tackle homosex...

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Manuel Artigas: Journalist, Historian and Architect of the Philippine National Library

Manuel Artigas (1866–1925) was a Filipino journalist and historian who expanded the Filipiniana collection and helped establish the Philippi...

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Daniel Quizon: Chess Grandmaster and Philippine Champion

Daniel Quizon is a Filipino chess grandmaster who won the Philippine Chess Championship and achieved GM title in 2024.

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Darwin Laylo: Chess Grandmaster and International Competitor

Profile of Filipino chess grandmaster Darwin Laylo, his national titles and international tournament results.

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Blaan people: History, Culture and Indigenous Heritage of Southern Mindanao

Overview of the Blaan indigenous people of Southern Mindanao, their language, weaving traditions, and spiritual beliefs.

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Bianca King: Career in Philippine Television and Film

Bianca King is a Filipino actress known for roles in Mulawin, Dyesebel, and Luna Blanca.

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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.

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Isabel Blaesi: Career and Public Life

Filipina actress Isabel Blaesi's career from Star Circle Quest to television roles.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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Patricia Evangelista: Journalist, Filmmaker and Author

Filipina trauma journalist Patricia Evangelista's career, awards and memoir Some People Need Killing.

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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...

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Nori Dalisay: Career in Philippine Cinema

Retired Filipina actress Nori Dalisay, born 1938, starred in dozens of Sampaguita Pictures films from 1956 to 1969.

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Arianne Caoili: Chess Career, Public Life and Legacy

Filipino-Australian chess player Arianne Caoili's career, marriage to Levon Aronian and life in Armenia.

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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.