History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Manuel Baldemor: Life and Artistic Legacy
Manuel Baldemor is a Filipino painter and sculptor known for his folk modernist style and international exhibitions.
Tita de Villa: Life and Career of the Filipino Actress
Tita de Villa (1931–2014) was a Filipino actress known for her role as Mena in Gulong ng Palad.
Guila Alvarez: Filipino Actor
Guila Alvarez is a Filipino actor. This article provides a biographical overview of her career and contributions to Philippine entertainment...
Roberta (1951 film): The First Philippine Blockbuster
Roberta (1951) was the first Filipino blockbuster, reviving Sampaguita Pictures and starring child actress Tessie Agana.
Jo Berry: Early Life, Career and Representation in Philippine Media
Profile of Filipino actress Jo Berry, known for her roles in Magpakailanman and Onanay.
Amalia Fuentes: Career, Legacy and Life of the Philippine Cinema Icon
Amalia Fuentes was a Filipino actress and filmmaker, known as the Queen of Philippine Movies in the 1960s and a top box-office draw.
Chlaui Malayao: Career and Early Life of the Filipino Actress
Chlaui Malayao is a Filipino actress known for her roles in Yagit, Little Nanay, and Encantadia.
Liwayway Arceo: Life, Literary Career and Cultural Legacy
Liwayway Arceo (1924–1999) was a multi-awarded Filipina fictionist, journalist, and actress. This article covers her novels, awards, and fil...
Glaiza de Castro: Acting Career, Filmography and Public Advocacy
Profile of Filipino actress and singer Glaiza de Castro, covering her career from child star to award-winning lead in television and indepen...
Richelle Singson-Michael: Politician, Architect and Businesswoman
Profile of Richelle Singson-Michael, Filipino politician, architect and CEO of Platinum Skies Aviation.
Virginia Ty-Navarro: Sculptor, Painter and Modernist Artist
Virginia Ty-Navarro (1922–1996) was a Filipina sculptor and painter known for the EDSA Shrine statue and modernist incision painting.
Juvy Cachola: Life, Career and Legacy of a Sampaguita Star
Juvy Cachola was a prominent Filipino actress for Sampaguita Pictures in the 1960s, known for films like 'Beetnik' and 'Leon Dimasupil'.
Meg Imperial: Career and Public Life
Filipino actress Meg Imperial's career from TV5's Midnight DJ to Viva Artists Agency and leading film roles.
Romulo Espaldon: Military Career and Peace Negotiations in Mindanao
Rear Admiral Romulo Espaldon's military career and 'Policy of Attraction' in Mindanao.
Diva Montelaba: Career and Early Life
Diva Montelaba is a Filipino actress and first runner-up of StarStruck season 5.
Ben Hur Villanueva: Sculptor, Educator and Art Entrepreneur
Profile of Filipino sculptor Ben Hur Villanueva, known for the Kapit-Bisig monument and his teaching career.
Vaness del Moral: Career and Personal Life
Filipino actress Vaness del Moral's career from StarStruck to Encantadia and Widows' Web.
Andi Eigenmann: Acting Career and Personal Life
Filipino actress and model Andi Eigenmann's career, family legacy, and personal life in Philippine entertainment.
Valeen Montenegro: Career and Personal Life
Filipino actress Valeen Montenegro's career from Star Magic to GMA Network, family legacy, and personal life.
Cristeta Comerford: Career as White House Executive Chef
Filipino-American chef Cristeta Comerford served as White House executive chef from 2005 to 2024, the first woman and Asian in the role.