History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Rey Danseco: Boxing Judge, Journalist and Television Commentator
Profile of Rey Danseco, Filipino boxing judge, journalist and TV host, winner of WBC Judge of the Year 2012.
Meliton Borja: Chess Career and Legal Profession
Meliton Borja was a Filipino chess player and lawyer who won the national championship in 1953 and 1957 and earned an individual bronze meda...
Rita Gomez: Career, Legacy and Cultural Impact
Rita Gomez was a leading Filipino actress known for her versatility and dramatic roles in Philippine cinema.
Noli Principe Manalang: Hyperrealist Painter and Cultural Artist
Profile of Filipino artist Noli Principe Manalang, known for hyperrealist religious art and international awards.
Buenaventura Villamayor: Chess Career and International Competitions
Profile of Filipino chess Grandmaster Buenaventura Villamayor, his 2000 title, Olympiad records, and Singapore transfer.
Rodel Tapaya: Painter, Educator and Cultural Narrator
Profile of Filipino painter Rodel Tapaya, born in 1980 in Montalban, known for folk narratives and winning the 2011 Signature Art Prize.
Lady Lee: Career and Life of the Filipino Child Star
Biography of Lady Lee, former child actress and Little Miss Philippines runner-up.
Nicole Curato: Sociologist, Academic and Political Commentator
Nicole Curato is a Filipina sociologist known for her work on deliberative democracy and political commentary in the Philippines.
Aida Cruz: First Registered Female Architect in the Philippines
Aida Cruz (1922–2024) was a Filipino architect and the first registered female architect in the Philippines, graduating from UST in 1947.
Emma Henry: Life, Police Career and Film Legacy
Emma Henry was a Filipino-American police officer and martial arts champion who became the Philippines' first female station commander.
Charlie Dizon: Career, Awards and Personal Life
Filipino actress Charlie Dizon's career from debut to Gawad Urian and MMFF wins.
Ed Lingao: Investigative Journalism and Broadcast Career
Profile of Filipino journalist Ed Lingao, covering his work at PCIJ, ABS-CBN, and TV5, and his investigative reporting.
Eunice Lagusad: Career, Education and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress Eunice Lagusad, known for roles in Bakekang and Prima Donnas.
Wesley So: Chess Career, Records and Legacy
Wesley So is a Filipino-American chess grandmaster, three-time U.S. Champion and inaugural World Fischer Random Champion.
Cheena Marie Lo: Poet, Editor and Diasporic Voice
Profile of Cheena Marie Lo, a Filipino-born, genderqueer poet and founding editor of HOLD journal based in Oakland.
Cristina Gonzales: Acting Career, Political Service and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress and former politician Cristina Gonzales, covering her film career, political service in Tacloban, and public con...
Glenn Bordonada: Chess Career and Journalistic Legacy
Profile of Filipino chess player Glenn Bordonada, 1978 Olympiad gold medalist and Asian champion.
Glydel Mercado: Career, Awards and Personal Life
Filipino actress Glydel Mercado's career, Grand Slam win for Sidhi, and personal life with Tonton Gutierrez.
Max Eigenmann: Career, Family and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress Max Eigenmann, daughter of Mark Gil and Bing Pimentel.
Ryan Caidic: Poetry, Advertising and Diasporic Themes
Profile of Filipino poet and advertising creative Ryan Caidic, covering his literary awards and career.