History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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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.
Amy Austria: Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Amy Austria is an award-winning Filipino actress known for her work in film and television.
Because of a Flower: 1967 Philippine Film and Academy Award Entry
1967 Philippine drama film directed by Luis Nepomuceno, first shot in De Luxe color, and the country's entry for the 40th Academy Awards.
Bella Flores: Career and Legacy of a Filipino Screen Legend
Bella Flores (1929–2013) was a Filipino actress known for villainess roles, winning a FAMAS Award in 1967.
Charlotte Chiong: Otolaryngologist, Researcher and UP Manila Dean
Profile of Dr. Charlotte Chiong, Filipino otolaryngologist and UP Manila Dean known for newborn hearing screening research.
Fernando Sena: Painter, Educator and Father of Philippine Art Workshops
Profile of Fernando Sena, Filipino painter and educator known as the Father of Philippine Art Workshops for his teaching legacy.
Dumagat people: Indigenous history, culture and contemporary issues
Overview of the Dumagat people, an indigenous Negrito subgroup in the Philippines, covering their history, culture, and land rights.
Cielo Magno: Economist, Academic and Governance Reformer
Profile of Cielo Magno, UP economist and former Finance Undersecretary known for EITI leadership and fiscal policy advocacy.
Sugar Mercado: Career, Personal Life and Public Advocacy
Profile of Filipino actress and dancer Sugar Mercado, covering her career in Philippine television, filmography, and personal life.
Anna Luna: Career in Philippine Independent Cinema
Filipino actress Anna Luna known for roles in Citizen Jake, Requited, and Emir.
Pia Ranada: Career, Political Reporting and Press Freedom Advocacy
Profile of Filipino journalist Pia Ranada-Robles, her work at Rappler and the 2018 Malacañang Palace press freedom incident.
Hasset Go: Life, Career and Legacy of a Filipino Celebrity Chef
Profile of Hasset Go, the Filipino celebrity chef and entrepreneur from Misamis Occidental who rose to national fame.
Letty Alonzo: Career and Family Legacy
Filipina actress Letty Alonzo (1929–2020) was known for villain roles at LVN Pictures and is the grandmother of actress Valeen Montenegro.
Susan Enriquez: Career, Captivity and Legacy in Philippine Journalism
Profile of Susan Enriquez, Filipino journalist and host known for iJuander, Unang Hirit and her 2000 Abu Sayyaf captivity.
Elijah Alejo: Acting Career and Academic Pursuits
Profile of Filipino actress Elijah Alejo, known for roles in Prima Donnas and Underage, and her studies in medical technology.
Phoemela Baranda: Career in Philippine Television and Modeling
Profile of Filipino model and actress Phoemela Baranda, TV Patrol anchor and PMAP member.
Fernando Buyser: Life, Literary Legacy and Ecclesiastical Career
Fernando Buyser (1879–1946) was a Filipino poet, bishop of the Philippine Independent Church, and inventor of the Cebuano sonanoy poetic for...
Rebecca Lusterio: Acting Career and Awards
Filipino actress Rebecca Lusterio won FAMAS and Gawad Urian awards for her roles in Muro-Ami and Panaghoy sa Suba.
Neferti Tadiar: Scholar, Critical Theorist and Author
Neferti Tadiar is a Filipino scholar and critical theorist known for her work on postcolonial Philippine studies and globalization.
Liz Alindogan: Career and Filmography
Filipino actress Liz Alindogan's career from 1980 debut with Dolphy to action roles and television work.