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.
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.
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.
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.
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...
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.
Malou de Guzman: Filipino Actress
Malou de Guzman is a Filipino actress.
Filipino psychology: Principles, history and cultural concepts
Overview of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, the Filipino psychological school founded by Virgilio Enriquez to decolonize the mind.
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.
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.
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...
Cherry Lou: Career, Family and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress and singer Cherry Lou Maglasang-Kyriacou.
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.
John Chicano: Career and Life of the Filipino Triathlete
Profile of John Chicano, Filipino triathlete and 2019 SEA Games gold medalist.
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.
Kontrabida Academy: Plot, Cast and Cultural Reception
2025 Netflix Philippine comedy film directed by Chris Martinez starring Barbie Forteza and Eugene Domingo.
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.
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.
Bugkalot people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain
Overview of the Bugkalot (Ilongot) indigenous group in Luzon, their culture, language and ancestral lands.
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...