History & Culture

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Chi Atienza: Political Career and Public Service in Manila

Chi Atienza is the 35th Vice Mayor of Manila since 2025, daughter of former Mayor Lito Atienza, and former broadcaster.

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James Batman: 1966 Filipino Cinematic Spoof

James Batman is a 1966 Filipino film produced by Sampaguita Pictures, starring Dolphy as a dual Batman and James Bond character.

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Tiniente Rosario: 1937 Filipino War Film

Tiniente Rosario is a 1937 Filipino war film featuring Lucita Goyena and a thousand-strong cast.

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Ronaldo Roberto Martin: Legal Career and Judicial Service

Profile of Filipino jurist Ronaldo Roberto Martin, Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals since 2015.

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Ricky Lo: Entertainment Journalism and Television Career

Ricky Lo (1946–2021) was a prominent Filipino entertainment writer, columnist, and TV host known for his interviews and shows like Startalk.

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Celso Al. Carunungan: Writer, Novelist and Scriptwriter

Overview of Celso Al. Carunungan, Filipino writer and FAMAS-winning scriptwriter known for Biyaya ng Lupa and The Year of Living Dangerously...

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Kris Aquino: Career, Health and Public Life

Profile of Kris Aquino, Filipino TV presenter and actress, covering her career, health battles, and family legacy.

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Dave Halili: Illustrator, Graffiti Artist and Cultural Contributor

American illustrator Dave Halili, known for Body Count and Ice-T album covers, explores his career in hip hop art and cultural impact.

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Zoilo Galang: Pioneer of English-Language Philippine Literature

Zoilo Galang (1895–1959) was a Filipino writer from Pampanga who authored the first Philippine novel in English, A Child of Sorrow.

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Raul Gonzalez: Filipino Journalist and Public Affairs Leader

Raul Gonzalez was a Filipino journalist and columnist who served as press secretary to President Diosdado Macapagal and held key roles in Ph...

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Louise delos Reyes: Acting Career, Beauty Pageants and Personal Life

Filipino actress Louise delos Reyes, born 1992, known for GMA dramas and indie films.

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Albert Alejo: Jesuit Anthropologist, Poet and Activist

Profile of Albert Alejo, a Filipino Jesuit anthropologist, poet, and activist known for his work on Mindanao indigenous rights and anti-corr...

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Ritz Azul: Career and Public Life

Ritz Azul is a Filipino actress and former SK Chairwoman from Pampanga, known for her work with TV5 and ABS-CBN.

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Carina Afable: Career, Family and Legacy

Retired Filipina actress and singer Carina Afable's career in radio, TV, film and music, and her later life in the US.

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Ella Guevara: Career and Awards

Ella Guevara is a Filipino actress who won five consecutive awards for Best Child Actress.

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Elmer Prudente: Chess Career and Guamanian Representation

Elmer Prudente is a Guamanian chess Candidate Master born in Iloilo City, known for his Olympic performances and World Cup participation.

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Marga Ortigas: Journalist, Author and Media Consultant

Profile of Marga Ortigas, Filipino journalist and former Al Jazeera English Senior Asia correspondent.

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Art Borjal: Journalist, Legislator and Advocate for the Disabled

Art Borjal was a Filipino journalist, lawyer and congressman who co-founded The Philippine Star and championed disability rights.

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Catherine Haduca: Career, Pageantry and Filmography

Belgian-Filipina model and actress Catherine Haduca's career in pageantry, modeling and film.

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Bobby Eusebio: Political Career and Mayoral Service in Pasig

Overview of Bobby Eusebio's political career, including his tenure as Mayor of Pasig and his election history.