History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Trixie Maristela: Career, Pageantry and Public Life
Trixie Maristela is a Filipina actress and Miss International Queen 2015 winner.
Helen Gamboa: Career, Music and Family Legacy
Helen Gamboa is a Filipino actress, singer and former beauty queen. This article covers her career in film and television, discography and f...
Michael Concio: Career and Achievements of a Filipino Chess International Master
Michael Concio Jr., born in 2005, is a Filipino International Master known for his 2025 World Junior Championship qualification and Bangkok...
Isabelo de los Reyes: Life, Labor Activism and Church Founding
Biography of Isabelo de los Reyes, Filipino patriot, labor leader and founder of the Philippine Independent Church.
Frencheska Farr: Career in Philippine Music and Television
Overview of Frencheska Farr's career as a Filipino singer, actress, and model following her Are You the Next Big Star? win.
Maureen Larrazabal: Acting Career and Public Life
Filipino actress Maureen Larrazabal's career in film, television and her personal health journey.
Ataska Mercado: Career, Music and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress and singer Ataska Mercado, known as the Vivamax Princess.
Kaye Abad: Career, Personal Life and Legacy
Filipino actress Kaye Abad's career from Star Magic to Netflix, her marriage to Paul Jake Castillo and 2025 breast cancer diagnosis.
Sandy Andolong: Acting Career and Personal Life
Filipina actress Sandy Andolong on her career in film and television, awards, and health journey.
Manuel Mogato: Career, Awards and Legacy in Philippine Journalism
Profile of Manuel Mogato, Filipino Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist and editor-at-large of PressONE.ph.
Fatima Baquiran: Floral Still Lifes and Impasto Technique
Filipino painter Fatima Baquiran is known for her vibrant floral still lifes using impasto acrylics, influenced by Monet and Rembrandt.
Araceli Limcaco-Dans: Artistic Career and Calado Embroidery Legacy
Filipino painter Araceli Limcaco-Dans (1929–2024) was renowned for her calado embroidery works and contributions to Philippine art education...
Angela Ken: Career, Music and Public Life
Angela Ken is a Filipino singer-songwriter and actress known for her TikTok debut and Star Magic career.
Dalagang Bukid: The First Filipino Feature Film and Its Cultural Legacy
Dalagang Bukid (1919) was the first full-length Filipino-produced and directed feature film, directed by José Nepomuceno.
Eugene Torre: Chess Career and Legacy
Filipino chess grandmaster Eugene Torre, the first Asian GM, defeated Karpov in 1976 and won multiple Olympiad medals.
Mona Lisa: Career and Legacy of a Filipino Cinema Pioneer
Mona Lisa (Gloria Lerma Yatco) was a pioneering Filipino actress known for her roles in the 1940s and 1970s.
Karina Bautista: Acting Career and Public Life
Karina Bautista is a Filipino actress known for Pinoy Big Brother: Otso and roles in Maalaala Mo Kaya and Fruitcake.
Renato Naranja: Chess Career and International Master Legacy
Renato Naranja is a Filipino International Master of chess, known for his 1965 national title and historic draw against Bobby Fischer.
Nelly Baylon: Life and Career of the Sampaguita Pictures Actress
Nelly Baylon (1937–1957) was a Filipina actress discovered by Sampaguita Pictures. Her career was cut short by a car accident in Laguna.
Sam Bumatay: Early Career and Television Roles
Sam Bumatay is a Filipino former actress known for winning Starstruck Kids and roles in Mulawin and Ay, Robot!