History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Paolo Manalo: Poet and Academic at UP Diliman
Profile of Filipino poet Paolo Manalo, UP Diliman academic, and Palanca Award winner for Jolography.
Pauleen Luna: Career in Philippine Television and Personal Life
Filipino actress and Eat Bulaga! host Pauleen Luna's career, marriage to Vic Sotto, and family life.
Leila de Lima: Legal Career, Imprisonment and Political Legacy
Profile of Filipino lawyer and politician Leila de Lima, covering her tenure as Justice Secretary, imprisonment, and return to the House of...
Aria Clemente: Career and Cultural Impact
Filipino singer and actress Aria Clemente, WCOPA winner and Star Magic artist.
Roderick Macutay: Mural Art, Historical Markers and Cultural Heritage
Filipino mural artist Roderick Macutay is known for surreal blue portraits and historical markers for the NHCP and Philippine Postal Corp.
Chanty: Filipino Singer and Actress in K-Pop and Philippine Television
Maria Chantal Videla, known as Chanty, is a Filipino singer and actress. Member of K-pop group Lapillus and Star Magic alumna.
Sarah Gaugler: Visual Artist, Tattooist and Musician
Profile of Filipino-American artist Sarah Gaugler, covering her visual art, tattoo shop Snow Tattoo, acting and music career.
Julia Buencamino: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Television
Julia Buencamino was a Filipino actress known for her role in the 2015 ABS-CBN drama series Oh My G!
Jerry Gracio: Literary Career and Political Activism
Jerry Gracio is a Filipino poet, screenwriter, and political activist known for his Palanca and FAMAS awards and his resignation from the KW...
Jim Fernandez: Career in Philippine Comics and Illustration
Jim Fernandez (1936–2022) was a Filipino comic artist, CPA, and creator of Zuma, known for works in Aliwan Komiks and Aztec.
Abi Marquez: Career as Filipino Vlogger and Chef
Abi Marquez is a Filipino vlogger and chef known as the 'Lumpia Queen', recognized for her cooking content and awards.
Mike Navallo: Legal Journalism and Supreme Court Communications
Profile of Mike Navallo, Filipino journalist and lawyer, covering his career at ABS-CBN, human rights reporting, and appointment as Supreme...
Lyca Gairanod: Early Life and The Voice Kids Victory
Lyca Gairanod is a Filipino singer and actress who won the first season of The Voice Kids Philippines in 2014.
Patricia Fernandez: Pageantry, Broadcasting and Career
Profile of Filipino actress and TV host Patricia Fernandez, covering her Binibining Pilipinas win and media career.
Alfonso A. Ossorio: Abstract Expressionism, Congregations and The Angry Christ
Alfonso A. Ossorio (1916–1990) was a Filipino American abstract expressionist known for his 'congregations' of found objects and the 'Angry...
Napoleon Abueva: Life, Works and Legacy of the Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture
Napoleon Abueva (1930–2018) was the youngest National Artist for Sculpture, known for works like UP Gateway and Sandugo.
Captain Philippines at Boy Pinoy: 1965 Filipino Superhero Film
1965 Filipino superhero film starring Bob Soler and Lou Salvador Jr., produced by Fernando Poe Jr.
Ramon Abellana: Sculptor, Dentist and Composer from Carcar
Dr. Ramon Abellana (1911–2001) was a Cebuano sculptor, dentist and composer known for the Carcar Rotunda and Visayan songs.
Julia Clarete: Career, Personal Life and Legacy
Julia Clarete is a Filipino singer and actress known for her role on Eat Bulaga! and her album Bumalik Ka Lang.
Martha Cecilia: Life, Literary Career and Legacy in Philippine Romance Fiction
Martha Cecilia (1953–2014) was a Filipino writer of Tagalog romance novels, known for the Kristine and Sweetheart series.