History & Culture

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Louie Mar Gangcuangco: Physician, HIV Researcher and Novelist

Profile of Filipino physician Louie Mar Gangcuangco, HIV researcher at UH Mānoa and author of Orosa-Nakpil, Malate.

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The Moises Padilla Story: 1961 Biographical Film and Cultural Legacy

Overview of the 1961 Philippine film The Moises Padilla Story, its cast, and 2022 restoration.

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Janna Dominguez: Career and Personal Life

Filipino actress Janna Dominguez, known for Pepito Manaloto and her personal life with Mickey Ablan.

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Fernando Canon: Revolutionary General, Poet and Inventor

Fernando Canon was a Filipino revolutionary general, poet, inventor and the Philippines' first National Chess Champion in 1908.

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Cesar Mangawang: Life and Career of a Filipino Journalist

Cesar Mangawang (1953–2024) was a Filipino journalist who headed the research department of the Philippine Daily Inquirer and served as an e...

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Linda Estrella: Life, Career and Legacy of a Sampaguita Star

Linda Estrella (1922–2012) was a prominent Filipina actress and singer, best known for her roles in Sampaguita Pictures films from 1941 to 1...

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Greg Laconsay: Life, Literary Career and Legacy

Greg Laconsay (b. 1931) was a prominent Filipino-Ilocano editor and writer, former editor-in-chief of Bannawag and Liwayway magazines.

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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.

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Amy Austria: Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema

Amy Austria is an award-winning Filipino actress known for her work in film and television.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Anna Luna: Career in Philippine Independent Cinema

Filipino actress Anna Luna known for roles in Citizen Jake, Requited, and Emir.

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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.

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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.

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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.