History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Isabelle de Leon: Career in Philippine Television, Film and Music
Filipino actress Isabelle de Leon, known for Daddy Di Do Du and Magnifico, also a singer and beauty queen.
Jennica Garcia
Jennica Garcia is a Filipino actress.
Judy Ann Santos: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television
Judy Ann Santos is a Filipino actress and producer known for dramatic roles and independent films.
Tita Marilyn Payoyo-Villordon: Career in Philippine Law and the Judiciary
Profile of Justice Tita Marilyn Payoyo-Villordon, Filipino jurist and Court of Appeals Associate Justice since 2017.
Sylvia La Torre: Career in Philippine Music, Radio and Television
Sylvia La Torre (1933–2022) was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star known as the Queen of Kundiman.
Carla Abellana: Career in Philippine Television and Cinema
Profile of Filipino actress Carla Abellana, covering her leading roles in GMA Network dramas, filmography, and personal life.
Guia Gomez: Actress, Businesswoman and Former Mayor of San Juan
Profile of Guia Gomez, Filipino actress and former Mayor of San Juan, detailing her political career and family legacy.
Ati people: History, Culture and Land Rights in the Visayas
The Ati are a Negrito ethnic group in the Visayas. This article covers their history, culture, and land rights struggles.
Madeleine Humphries: Career in Philippine Television and Cinema
Overview of Madeleine Humphries' career as a French-Filipino actress, from Star Magic to film and television roles.
Monang Carvajal: Career, Horror Legacy and Family in Philippine Cinema
Monang Carvajal (1898–1980) was the 'Queen of Horror Pictures' in the Philippines. This article covers her film career, family legacy, and c...
Ann Colis: Pageantry Career and Acting Roles
Ann Colis is a Filipino actress and model who won The Miss Globe 2015 title.
Jan Marini: Career in Philippine Television and Music
Jan Marini is a Filipino actress and singer known for her roles in Mula sa Puso and albums like Love Song.
Herlene Budol: Career in Philippine Television, Comedy and Pageantry
Herlene Budol is a Filipino actress and comedian known for her roles in GMA Network dramas and her success in beauty pageants.
Mikha (singer)
Profile of Mikha, Filipino singer, rapper, and actress, member of Bini and Star Magic.
Alexa Ilacad: Career in Philippine Television, Music and Digital Media
Alexa Ilacad is a Filipino actress, singer, and digital creator known for her roles in ABS-CBN and her music career.
Jorge B. Vargas: Lawyer, Diplomat and Youth Advocate
Jorge B. Vargas was a Filipino lawyer, diplomat and youth advocate who served as mayor of Manila and president of the Boy Scouts of the Phil...
Ethel Booba: Career, Television Roles and Public Life
Ethel Booba (Ethyl Cayoca Gabison) is a Filipino TV personality, comedian, and author known for her work on GMA Network and ABS-CBN.
Cindy Kurleto: Career in Philippine Television and Cinema
Cindy Kurleto is an Austrian-Filipino actress and former MTV VJ known for her role in Encantadia.
Ibaloi people: Culture, Language and History of Benguet's Indigenous Group
The Ibaloi are an indigenous ethnic group in Benguet, Philippines, known for their mummification, mining, and unique cultural traditions.
Anja Aguilar: Career in Philippine Music and Television
Anja Aguilar is a Filipino actress and singer, winner of Little Big Star 2006 and member of Pop Girls.