History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Joseph Ubalde: Career, Journalism and Legacy
Joseph Ubalde was a Filipino online journalist and web trainer known for his work at TV5 and advocacy on mental health.
Larry Cruz: Restaurateur, Journalist and Pioneer of Philippine Theme Dining
Lorenzo J. Cruz founded the LJC Restaurant Group, pioneering theme dining in the Philippines with Café Adriatico and shaping Manila's café s...
Carlos Arnaiz Architects: Design, Research and Global Practice
Overview of Carlos Arnaiz Architects (CAZA), its founding, global projects, and urban research initiatives.
Kat de Castro: Career, Government Roles and Media Legacy
Profile of Filipino journalist Kat de Castro, covering her media career, government appointments and public controversies.
Letty Jimenez Magsanoc: Journalist, Editor and Democracy Icon
Profile of Letty Jimenez Magsanoc, Filipino journalist and editor who challenged the Marcos dictatorship and led the Philippine Daily Inquir...
Erlinda Cortes: Postwar Philippine Cinema Career and Filmography
Erlinda Cortes (1924–2015) was a Filipina actress known as the leading lady of Angelus in postwar Philippine cinema.
Carol Banawa: Career, Nursing Transition and Public Life
Profile of Carol Banawa, Filipino actress and nurse, covering her music career, hiatus, and nursing education.
Ernesto Tabujara: Engineer, Scholar and University of the Philippines Chancellor
Ernesto Tabujara was a Filipino scholar and engineer who served as Chancellor of UP Diliman from 1983 to 1990 and designed the Philippine In...
Angelu de Leon: Acting Career and Political Life
Profile of Filipino actress and Pasig councilor Angelu de Leon.
Carmen Concha: Pioneering Filipino Film Director and Novelist
Carmen Concha (1902–?) was a pioneering Filipino film director, producer, and novelist who directed three sound films in the late 1930s and...
Angie Ferro: Career and Legacy of a Filipino Stage and Screen Actress
Angie Ferro (1937–2023) was a Filipino actress known for her work in theater, film, and television over a 54-year career.
Ninotchka Rosca: Life, Activism and Literary Career
Filipina feminist, author and activist Ninotchka Rosca's life during martial law and her literary works.
Julio Sadorra: Career and Achievements of a Filipino Chess Grandmaster
Profile of Julio Sadorra, Filipino chess grandmaster, US Open champion, and Philippines Olympiad captain.
Zeus A. Salazar: Historian, Anthropologist and Founder of Pantayong Pananaw
Zeus A. Salazar is a Filipino historian and anthropologist known for pioneering the Pantayong Pananaw perspective in Philippine history.
Cecilia Manguerra Brainard: Literary Career and Cultural Legacy
Overview of author Cecilia Manguerra Brainard, her novels, edited anthologies, and role in Philippine American literature.
Child of Sorrow (film): Production, Legacy and Restoration
1956 Philippine crime drama directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, noted for its post-war setting and critical acclaim.
Barbara Miguel: Career and Accolades
Barbara Miguel is a Filipino actress born in 2004, known for Nuwebe and Munting Heredera.
Alex Balcoba: Life, Career and Assassination of a Filipino Crime Journalist
Alex Balcoba was a Filipino crime journalist killed in Quiapo in 2016, sparking international debate on press freedom.
Jasmine Curtis-Smith: Acting Career and Public Life
Filipino actress Jasmine Curtis-Smith on her film career, awards, and public advocacy.
Romeo Tabuena: Life and Artistic Career
Filipino painter and printmaker Romeo Tabuena (1921–2015) studied in Manila, New York, and Paris before settling in San Miguel de Allende, M...