History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Vangie Labalan: Career in Philippine Cinema and Dubbing
Vangie Labalan (1943–2026) was a Filipino actress and voice actress known for Himala and her dubbing company Synch Masters.
Jed Montero: Career, Athletics and Star Magic Legacy
Profile of Filipino actress and athlete Jed Montero, from UAAP volleyball to Star Magic.
Winwyn Marquez: Pageantry Career and Family Legacy
Winwyn Marquez is a Filipino actress and the first Filipino winner of the Reina Hispanoamericana title in 2017.
Imelda Marcos: Political Career, Edifice Complex and Legal Legacy
Imelda Marcos served as First Lady of the Philippines from 1965 to 1986. This article covers her political rise, architectural projects, and...
Kazel Kinouchi: Career and Public Life
Filipino-Japanese actress Kazel Kinouchi's career from Pinoy Big Brother to GMA Network.
Aubrey Miles: Career, Filmography and Personal Life
Aubrey Miles is a Filipino actress and host known for Prosti and reality TV appearances.
Ingrid dela Paz: Acting Career and Post-Showbiz Life
Profile of Filipino actress Ingrid dela Paz, known for Got to Believe, and her transition to culinary management in Canada.
Kris Bernal: Career, Television Roles and Public Life
Filipino actress Kris Bernal's career from StarStruck winner to leading roles in GMA Network dramas and personal life.
Angeli Bayani: Career in Philippine Art-House Cinema
Filipino actress Angeli Bayani, known for roles in Lav Diaz films and Ilo Ilo, won the 2014 Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress.
Agnes Arellano: Sculpture, Mythology and the Art of Inscape
Profile of Philippine sculptor Agnes Arellano, known for surrealistic works blending pre-colonial mythology and personal tragedy.
Anna Larrucea: Career in Philippine Television and Cinema
Anna Larrucea is a former Filipino actress known for her roles in ABS-CBN and GMA Network productions during the 1990s and 2000s.
Ana Capri: Filipino Actress
Brief profile of Ana Capri, a Filipino actress.
Peoples of Palawan: Indigenous Groups, History and Cultural Heritage
Overview of Palawan's indigenous groups: Tagbanwa, Palawano, Batak, Molbog and Taaw't Bato, their history and culture.
Ilocana Maiden: 1954 Sampaguita Pictures Classic and Cultural Legacy
Ilocana Maiden is a 1954 Filipino romantic comedy starring Gloria Romero, directed by Olive La Torre, and restored by the FDCP in 2021.
Cielito del Mundo: Career in Philippine Television and Public Service
Cielito del Mundo (1935–2016) was a Filipina singer, actress, and politician known for hosting Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko and leading the Mahal Found...
Jaclyn Jose: Career, Legacy and the Cannes Breakthrough
Jaclyn Jose (1963–2024) was a Filipino actress and the first to win Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Ma' Rosa.
Rio Locsin: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television
Filipino actress Rio Locsin's career in film and television, from 1970s stardom to dramatic roles.
Ivana Alawi: Career, YouTube Influence and Public Life
Profile of Ivana Alawi, Filipino-Moroccan actress and top YouTube creator.
Felipe Agoncillo: Filipino Diplomat and Lawyer
Felipe Agoncillo (1859–1941) was a Filipino lawyer and diplomat who negotiated for Philippine independence at the Treaty of Paris.
Shamaine Buencamino: Career, Family and Mental Health Advocacy
Filipina actress Shamaine Buencamino's career spanning over 100 films and her advocacy for mental health.