History & Culture

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Alekhine Nouri: Career and Legacy of the Youngest Filipino FIDE Master

Profile of Alekhine Nouri, the youngest Filipino FIDE Master and former youngest in the world, detailing his chess career and achievements.

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Betty Go-Belmonte: Journalist, Publisher and Founder of STAR Group

Betty Go-Belmonte founded STAR Group and The Philippine Star, shaping Philippine journalism through martial law and post-EDSA eras.

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Jose Jaime Espina: Journalism Career and Press Freedom Advocacy

Profile of Filipino journalist Jose Jaime Espina, NUJP co-founder and advocate for press freedom in the Philippines.

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Matutina: Career and Legacy of Filipino Actress Evelyn Guerrero

Evelyn Guerrero, known as Matutina, was a Filipino actress and voice artist famous for her role in John en Marsha.

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Ericson Acosta: Life, Activism and Death of a Filipino Cultural Worker

Ericson Acosta (1972–2022) was a Filipino poet, journalist, and NDFP peace consultant killed in Negros Occidental.

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Trixie Maristela: Career, Pageantry and Public Life

Trixie Maristela is a Filipina actress and Miss International Queen 2015 winner.

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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...

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Maureen Larrazabal: Acting Career and Public Life

Filipino actress Maureen Larrazabal's career in film, television and her personal health journey.

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Ataska Mercado: Career, Music and Public Life

Profile of Filipino actress and singer Ataska Mercado, known as the Vivamax Princess.

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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.

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Sandy Andolong: Acting Career and Personal Life

Filipina actress Sandy Andolong on her career in film and television, awards, and health journey.

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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.

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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.

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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...

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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.

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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.

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Eugene Torre: Chess Career and Legacy

Filipino chess grandmaster Eugene Torre, the first Asian GM, defeated Karpov in 1976 and won multiple Olympiad medals.