History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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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.
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...
Gaddang people: History, Language and Cultural Identity
Overview of the Gaddang indigenous people of Northern Luzon, their language, history and cultural identity.
Classical Cebuano: History, Phonology and Grammar
Overview of Classical Cebuano, the Spanish-era form of the language spoken in Visayas and Mindanao.
Lito Mayo: Life, Art and Legacy of the Philippine Punk Pioneer
Manolito 'Lito' Mayo (1954–1983) was a Filipino graphic artist, printmaker, and poet known as the 'Original Punk' of Philippine arts.
Rose Jean Ramos: Career and Family Legacy in Philippine Weightlifting
Profile of Filipino weightlifter Rose Jean Ramos, her youth world titles, and her lineage with Hidilyn Diaz and Rosegie Ramos.
Sama–Bajaw languages: Classification, Phonology and Grammar
Overview of the Sama-Bajaw language family, its classification, dialects, phonology and grammatical structure.
Alonzo Saclag: Life, Legacy and Kalinga Cultural Revival
Alonzo Saclag (1942–2025) was a Filipino musician and dancer who revived Kalinga traditions and received the National Living Treasures Award...
Joven Alba: Filipino Cue Sports Player
Profile of Joven Alba, Filipino pool and snooker player who won gold at the 2005 SEA Games.
Pinggot Zulueta: Visual Artist and Photojournalist
Profile of Pinggot Zulueta, Filipino visual artist and photojournalist known for social commentary and abstraction.
Rolando Tolentino: Scholar of Philippine Cinema and Culture
Rolando Tolentino is a Filipino cultural studies scholar, film critic, and educator known for his work on Philippine cinema and politics.
Reynaldo A. Duque: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Reynaldo A. Duque was a multilingual Ilocano writer and editor-in-chief of Liwayway magazine, known for his Palanca Hall of Fame status.
Sheila Coronel: Investigative Journalism Career and Legacy
Profile of Sheila Coronel, Filipino investigative journalist, PCIJ founder, and Columbia University professor.
Budoy Marabiles: Musician, Songwriter and Television Personality
Errol 'Budoy' Marabiles (1971–2025) was a Filipino reggae musician and Pinoy Big Brother housemate known for Junior Kilat.
Philippine Hokkien: History, Linguistic Features and Cultural Role
Profile of Philippine Hokkien, the Chinese Filipino lingua franca with roots in 16th-century Spanish Manila trade and unique loanwords.
Proto-Philippine language: Reconstruction, Classification and Linguistic Features
Reconstructed ancestor of the Philippine languages, a subgroup of Austronesian. Covers classification debates, phonology and lexicon.
Luis Katigbak: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Luis Katigbak (1974–2016) was a Filipino writer and music critic. He won four Palanca Awards and authored books like Happy Endings and Dear...
Ricky Lee: Screenwriter, Activist and National Artist
Profile of Ricky Lee, Filipino screenwriter, journalist and National Artist known for Himala and collaborations with Lino Brocka and Marilou...
Susan Quimpo: Activist, Author and Martial Law Educator
Susan Quimpo (1961–2020) was a Filipino activist, author and art therapist known for educating youth about the Martial Law era and co-writin...