History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Consuelo Paz: Life, Academic Career and Contributions to Philippine Linguistics
Consuelo Paz (1933–2022) was a pioneering Filipino linguist and ethnologist, known as the first female diachronic linguist of the Philippine...
Yayo Aguila: Career, Bagets Legacy and Personal Life
Filipina actress Yayo Aguila rose to fame in Bagets, took a hiatus, and returned to TV and film in the late 1990s.
Eduardo Zialcita: Political Career and Academic Profile
Profile of Filipino politician and academic Eduardo Zialcita, former Representative of Parañaque and Dean of the Graduate School of Business...
Mich Dulce: Fashion Design, Millinery and Feminist Activism
Profile of Filipina fashion designer, milliner and activist Mich Dulce, covering her career, awards and feminist work.
Tita Duran: Career, Legacy and Family in Philippine Cinema
Tita Duran (1928–1990) was a pioneering Filipino actress, child star and romantic lead whose career spanned decades.
Richard Bitoon: Filipino Chess Player
Richard Bitoon is a Filipino chess player. This article covers his identity and participation in Philippine chess.
Kathryn Bernardo: Career, Box Office Records and Business Ventures
Kathryn Bernardo is a Filipino actress known for record-breaking films and business ventures.
Dante Gierran: Career, NBI Directorship and Philhealth Tenure
Profile of Dante Gierran, Filipino lawyer and accountant who served as NBI director and Philhealth president.
Raymundo Punongbayan: Life, Career and Legacy of a Filipino Volcanologist
Dr. Raymundo Punongbayan was a prominent Filipino volcanologist and PHIVOLCS director known for saving lives during the 1991 Pinatubo erupti...
Florencio Campomanes: Chess Career, FIDE Presidency and Legacy
Profile of Florencio Campomanes, Filipino chess player and FIDE President (1982–1995), covering his career, controversies and legacy.
Jey Rence Quilario: Senior Agila, SBSI Leadership and Legal Controversy
Profile of Jey Rence Quilario, president of Socorro Bayanihan Services, facing cult and trafficking allegations.
Bangs Garcia: Career and Public Profile
Career overview of Filipino-British actress Bangs Garcia, from Campus Idols to film awards.
Rosa del Rosario: Pioneering Actress and First Live-Action Darna
Filipino actress Rosa del Rosario (1917–2006) was a major box-office draw in the 1930s and the first to play Darna.
Joel Saracho: Activism, Journalism and Cultural Legacy
Profile of Filipino activist and actor Joel Saracho, known for coining the 'Magdalo' moniker during the 2003 Oakwood mutiny.
BB Gandanghari: Career, Transition and Public Life
Filipino-American actress BB Gandanghari's career, gender transition and family legacy in Philippine show business.
Romulo Galicano: Painter, Academic and Cultural Figure
Profile of Filipino painter Romulo Galicano, born in 1945 in Carcar, Cebu, known for academic style and international awards.
Rodolfo Tan Cardoso: First Asian International Master in Chess
Rodolfo Tan Cardoso (1937–2013) was the first Asian International Master, known for his historic match against Bobby Fischer and four Chess...
Alma Bella: Life and Career of a Filipino Actress
Alma Bella (1910–2012) was a Filipina actress born in Batangas City, known for her film roles from 1932 to 1951.
Kakai Bautista: Career in Philippine Theater, Film and Television
Catherine Herrera Bautista, known as Kakai Bautista, is a Filipino actress, host, singer and comedienne.
Batak people: History, culture and contemporary challenges
The Batak are a Negrito ethnic group in the Philippines, located in northeastern Palawan. This article covers their history, culture, and cu...