History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Juan Luna: Painter, Sculptor and Political Activist
Juan Luna (1857–1899) was a Filipino painter, sculptor and political activist. He won the gold medal at the 1884 Madrid Exposition for Spoli...
Maria Amapola Cabase: Career and Legacy
Filipina singer and actress Maria Amapola Cabase, known for 'Kapantay ay Langit' and international jazz career.
Roxanne Guinoo: Career in Philippine Television and Film
Filipino actress Roxanne Guinoo's career from Star Circle Quest to GMA and ABS-CBN hits.
Skye Chua: Figure Skating Career and Acting Debut
Profile of Skye Chua, Filipina figure skater and actress known for competing in the 2025 Winter World University Games and starring in GMA N...
Danton Remoto: Literary Career, Journalism and LGBTQ Advocacy
Profile of Filipino writer, journalist and professor Danton Remoto, his literary works and role in Philippine LGBTQ politics.
Jan Robert Go: Political Scientist, Academic and Public Intellectual
Jan Robert Go is a Filipino political scientist and UP Diliman professor specializing in local politics, federalism, and Philippine-China re...
Marianne dela Riva: Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Filipino actress Marianne dela Riva, known for Gulong ng Palad and action films with Fernando Poe Jr.
RR Enriquez: Career in Philippine Television and Modeling
RR Enriquez is a Filipino model, dancer and TV personality known for Wowowee and Banana Split.
Jade Lopez: Career, Personal Life and Public Profile
Jade Lopez is a Filipino actress and businesswoman known for her role in the first wave of StarStruck.
Sabas, ang barbaro: 1952 Philippine Film and Comics Adaptation
1952 Philippine historical adventure film based on Francisco V. Coching's comics.
Sheena Halili: Career, Television Roles and Personal Life
Filipino actress Sheena Halili rose to fame via StarStruck, known for roles in Marimar and Amaya.
Mika dela Cruz: Career, Family Background and Personal Life
Profile of Filipino actress Mika dela Cruz, her career with GMA Network and ABS-CBN, and her family background.
Louie Mar Gangcuangco: Physician, HIV Researcher and Novelist
Profile of Filipino physician Louie Mar Gangcuangco, HIV researcher at UH Mānoa and author of Orosa-Nakpil, Malate.
The Moises Padilla Story: 1961 Biographical Film and Cultural Legacy
Overview of the 1961 Philippine film The Moises Padilla Story, its cast, and 2022 restoration.
Janna Dominguez: Career and Personal Life
Filipino actress Janna Dominguez, known for Pepito Manaloto and her personal life with Mickey Ablan.
Fernando Canon: Revolutionary General, Poet and Inventor
Fernando Canon was a Filipino revolutionary general, poet, inventor and the Philippines' first National Chess Champion in 1908.
Cesar Mangawang: Life and Career of a Filipino Journalist
Cesar Mangawang (1953–2024) was a Filipino journalist who headed the research department of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and served as an e...
Linda Estrella: Life, Career and Legacy of a Sampaguita Star
Linda Estrella (1922–2012) was a prominent Filipina actress and singer, best known for her roles in Sampaguita Pictures films from 1941 to 1...
Greg Laconsay: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Greg Laconsay (b. 1931) was a prominent Filipino-Ilocano editor and writer, former editor-in-chief of Bannawag and Liwayway magazines.
Jane de Leon: Career, Breakthrough as Darna and Public Life
Filipino actress Jane de Leon's rise from modeling to starring in Mars Ravelo's Darna.