History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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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...
Molbog language: Classification, Phonology and Geographic Distribution
Overview of the Molbog language, an Austronesian tongue spoken in Palawan, Tawi-Tawi and Sabah, with details on its controversial classifica...
Sirong Festival: History and Cultural Significance in Cantilan
Overview of the Sirong Festival in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, a cultural celebration reflecting early Christianization and ethnic history.
Bino Realuyo: Novelist, Poet and Community Organizer
Profile of Bino Realuyo, Filipino-American author of The Umbrella Country and poet awarded the Agha Shahid Ali Prize.
Aliaga, Nueva Ecija: History, Culture and the Taong Putik Festival
Municipality in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. History, Taong Putik Festival, demographics and geography.
Cesario Azucena: Labor Law Scholar and Author
Profile of Cesario Azucena, prominent Philippine labor lawyer, professor, and author of widely cited legal texts.
Philip Tan: Comic Artist and Illustrator
Philip Tan is a comic artist born in 1978, known for work on Spawn, X-Men, and DC Comics titles.
Ammungan Festival: History, Events and Cultural Significance in Nueva Vizcaya
The Ammungan Festival is an annual celebration in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, marking the province's founding anniversary with cultural even...
Norberto Roldan: Artist, Curator and Founder of Black Artists of Asia
Profile of Filipino visual artist Norberto Roldan, founder of Black Artists of Asia and Green Papaya Art Projects.
Fil Delacruz: Master Printmaker and Mezzotint Specialist
Fil Delacruz is a Filipino visual artist and master printmaker specializing in mezzotint, known for indigenous imagery.
Sibuco-Vitali Sama: Language Profile and Linguistic Context
Profile of Sibuco-Vitali Sama, an Inner Sulu Sama language variety spoken by approximately 11,000 people in the Zamboanga Peninsula.
Tuna Festival: General Santos City's Annual Celebration
Annual tuna-themed festival in General Santos, Philippines, featuring parades, culinary events, and seafood competitions.
Carlos Celdran: Artist, Activist and Cultural Historian
Profile of Filipino artist Carlos Celdran, known for his Manila tours, performance art, and the 2010 Dámaso protest.
Pedro B. Navarro Jr.: First Filipino Director of the Philippine Constabulary Band
Pedro B. Navarro Jr. was the first Filipino leader of the Philippine Constabulary Band, known for his strict leadership and musical composit...
Ed Garcia: Human Rights Activist, Constitution Framer and Writer
Ed Garcia: Filipino activist, 1987 Constitution framer, LAKASDIWA co-founder and peace advocate.
Rosegie Ramos: Career, Family Legacy and Olympic Qualification
Profile of Filipino weightlifter Rosegie Ramos, born in 2003, her family legacy with Hidilyn Diaz, and her SEA Games and Asian Championship...
Kue King: Sculptor and Wearable Art Creator
Kue King is a Filipino American sculptor known for biomorphic wire art and wearable pieces, born in Olongapo and based in the US.
Jose T. Joya: Abstract Expressionism and Artistic Legacy
Jose T. Joya (1931–1995) was a Filipino National Artist who pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines.