History & Culture

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Von Hernandez: Environmental Activism and Policy Legacy

Von Hernandez is a leading Philippine environmental activist, former Greenpeace Southeast Asia Executive Director, and 2003 Goldman Environm...

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Claude Tayag: Artist, Restaurateur and Food Writer

Profile of Filipino artist and food writer Claude Tayag, known for impressionistic landscapes, folk religious imagery and culinary publicati...

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Rogelio Antonio Jr.: Chess Grandmaster and Philippine Chess Pioneer

Rogelio Antonio Jr. is a Filipino chess grandmaster who qualified for the World Cup in 2009 and won the 2020 Asian Seniors Championship.

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Mahal: Life, Career and Legacy of Noemi Tesorero

Noemi Tesorero, known as Mahal, was a Filipino actress and comedian with dwarfism who died in 2021.

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Sabrina Man: Career, Early Roles and Personal Life

Filipino actress Sabrina Man's career in GMA Network television, filmography and personal background.

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Barbie Forteza: Career, Awards and Cultural Impact

Profile of Filipino actress Barbie Forteza, her filmography, awards and philanthropy.

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Rosebud Benitez: Career and Media Presence

Filipino celebrity chef Rosebud Benitez hosts Quickfire and was a pioneer on Ka-Toque.

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Cheryl Tiu: Journalist, Author and Cultural Connector

Profile of Cheryl Tiu, Chinese-Filipino journalist, author of the Wallpaper* Manila City Guide, and founder of Cross Cultures.

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Elia Ilano: Career, Awards and Youth Leadership

Elia Ilano is a Filipino actress and youth leader known for roles in Ulan, La Luna Sangre, and international award-winning performances.

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Cassy Legaspi: Career, Family Legacy and Television Work

Profile of Filipino actress Cassy Legaspi, daughter of Zoren Legaspi and Carmina Villarroel, and her career in film and television.

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Kelly Misa: Modeling Career and Television Presence

Kelly Misa is a Filipino model and TV host known for print ads, commercials, and roles on shows like Wowowee and M3.

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E. San Juan Jr.: Literary Career, Cultural Studies and Diasporic Writings

Profile of Filipino American academic E. San Juan Jr., his contributions to cultural studies, Philippine literature, and diasporic poetry.

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Mercedes Cabral: Career, Independent Film Legacy and Television Roles

Filipino actress Mercedes Cabral's career in independent cinema and television.

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Margie Holmes: Career, Publications and Media Presence

Dr. Margie Holmes is a Filipina psychologist and television host known for pioneering sex therapy and relationship counseling in the Philipp...

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Melissa Miranda: Chef, Restaurateur and Filipino Food Educator

Melissa Miranda is an American chef and restaurateur known for Musang in Seattle and her work in Filipino food education.

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Carmen Pedrosa: Journalist, Biographer and Political Figure

Carmen Pedrosa was a Filipino journalist and biographer of Imelda Marcos, appointed to the PAGCOR board in 2016.

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Janice de Belen: Career, Awards and Personal Life

Janice de Belen is a Filipino actress known as the Queen of Horror-Drama. This article covers her career, awards, and personal life.

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One Oclarit: Life, Music and Legacy of the Blind Boholano Composer

Profile of One Oclarit, the blind Filipino lyricist and composer known for Cebuano Christian hymns and Bohol's cultural music.

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Max Soliven: Journalist, Publisher and Martial Law Prisoner

Max Soliven (1929–2006) was a Filipino journalist and publisher who founded the Philippine Star and was imprisoned during the Martial Law er...

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Awra Briguela: Career, Trans Identity and Public Life

Filipino actress and comedian Awra Briguela, known for Ang Probinsyano and Your Face Sounds Familiar Kids.