History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Nemesio Miranda: Painter, Sculptor and Cultural Architect of Angono
Profile of Nemesio Miranda, Filipino painter and sculptor born in 1949, founder of Imaginative Figurism and key figure in Angono's art scene...
Jennylyn Mercado: Career, Awards and Public Life
Filipino actress Jennylyn Mercado's career from StarStruck winner to MMFF Best Actress and business ventures.
Arianne Bautista: Career in Philippine Television and Modeling
Arianne Bautista is a Filipino actress and model known for her roles in GMA Network series and hosting duties.
Mylene Dizon: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television
Profile of Mylene Dizon, Filipino actress known for independent films and television roles.
EJ Jallorina: Acting Career and Transgender Identity
Filipina actress EJ Jallorina's career from child star to trans icon in Philippine cinema and television.
Sharon Cuneta: Career, Legacy and Cultural Impact
Sharon Cuneta is a Filipino actress, singer, and TV personality known as the 'Megastar' for her decades-long success in Philippine entertain...
Jan Franz Chan: Lawyer, Politician and Renewable Energy Advocate
Profile of Jan Franz Chan, Filipino lawyer and politician born in 1991, elected to the House of Representatives in 2025.
Beauty Gonzalez: Career, Heritage and Public Life
Filipina-Spanish actress Beauty Gonzalez, born Christine Marie Luche Gonzalez-Crisologo, known for Pinoy Big Brother and film roles.
Jose M. Mendoza: Sculptor of the Giant Relief Map and Rizal Park
Profile of Filipino sculptor Jose M. Mendoza, creator of the Giant Relief Map and Bisig in Rizal Park.
Maricris Garcia: Career, Music and Public Life
Maricris Garcia is a Filipino singer and actress, known as the 3rd Pinoy Pop Superstar champion and the 'Divine Siren'.
Philippine Institute of Architects: History and Legacy
The Philippine Institute of Architects (PIA), founded in 1933, is Asia's oldest architectural society. This article covers its history, awar...
Isabel Granada: Career, Life and Legacy
Filipino actress and singer Isabel Granada's career, personal life, and final years.
Rafael M. Salas: Executive Secretary and First Head of the UN Population Fund
Rafael M. Salas was the first head of the UN Population Fund and Executive Secretary of the Philippines under Ferdinand Marcos.
Hazel Ann Mendoza: Career and Personal Life
Hazel Ann Mendoza is a Filipino former actress and Star Magic talent who studied at Adamson University.
Klaudia Koronel: Career and Personal Life
Filipina actress and businesswoman Klaudia Koronel's career in film, education, and personal struggles.
Shy Carlos: Career in Philippine Film and Television
Profile of Filipino actress Shy Carlos, known for Para sa Hopeless Romantic and Tasya Fantasya.
Hilary Clapp: Life, Career and Colonial Legacy
Hilary Clapp (1897–1945) was a Filipino doctor and politician from Bontoc who served as the first Igorot governor of Mountain Province.
Toni Fowler: Career, Controversy and Social Commentary
Filipino rapper and actress Toni Fowler's career, viral controversies and shift to social commentary.
Max Collins: Career in Philippine Television and Personal Life
Max Collins is an American-Filipino actress and model known for her roles in GMA Network television series and early work with ABS-CBN Star...
Anna Marie Gutierrez: Career in Philippine Cinema and Later Life
Former Filipino actress Anna Marie Gutierrez starred in Scorpio Nights and won awards for Takaw Tukso before migrating to New York.