History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Alexander Pingol: Life, Career and Artistic Legacy
Alexander Pingol is a Filipino visual artist known for surrealistic works influenced by Dalí and Chagall, born in Malabon in 1974.
Coleen Garcia: Career, Personal Life and Cultural Impact
Filipino actress Coleen Garcia's career from child model to Star Magic lead, her marriage to Billy Crawford and filmography.
Rustica Carpio: Actress, Scholar and Public Servant
Rustica Carpio (1930–2022) was a Filipino actress, scholar and public servant known for her role in Lola and academic leadership.
Metring David: Life and Career of the Filipino Comedienne
Demetria 'Metring' David (1920–2010) was a celebrated Filipino actress and comedian known for her distinctive 'big feet' and prolific filmog...
Lovely Abella: Career, Life and Cultural Impact
Profile of Filipino actress and comedian Lovely Abella, her career at GMA Network and personal life.
Sarah Lahbati: Career, Legal Disputes and Personal Life
Sarah Lahbati is a Swiss-born Filipino-Moroccan actress known for winning StarStruck V and her career in Philippine television.
Andi Abaya: Career, Pinoy Big Brother Debut and Television Roles
Andi Abaya is a Filipino actress and singer known for her role in Pinoy Big Brother: Connect and subsequent TV series.
Nora Daza: Life, Career and Legacy of the Philippines' First Culinary Icon
Nora Daza (1928-2013) was a Filipino chef, restaurateur and media personality known as the Philippines' first culinary ambassador.
Andrea Brillantes: Career, Acting Style and Cultural Impact
Filipino actress Andrea Brillantes rose from child star to leading lady, known for Kadenang Ginto and Senior High.
Ruffa Gutierrez: Career, Controversies and Personal Life
Filipino actress and Binibining Pilipinas World 1993 winner Ruffa Gutierrez's career, controversies and personal life.
Jon Jaylo: Surrealist Painter and Cultural Figure
Jon Jaylo is a Filipino surrealist painter born in 1975, known for his international exhibitions in New York, Berlin, and Manila.
Ara Mina: Career, Awards and Public Life
Ara Mina is a Filipino actress and singer known as the Millennium Goddess, with awards in film and television.
Celeste Cortesi: Career, Pageantry and Public Life
Profile of Celeste Cortesi, Miss Universe Philippines 2022 and Miss Earth Philippines 2018.
The Evil Within (1970 film)
1970 Indo-Filipino drama The Evil Within directed by Lamberto V. Avellana, starring Dev Anand and Zeenat Aman.
Angelica Jones: Career in Philippine Entertainment and Politics
Overview of Angelica Jones' career as a Filipino actress, singer, and politician, including her political service in Laguna.
Kira Balinger: Career, Roles and Cultural Impact
British-Filipino actress Kira Balinger's career from Star Magic to Darna and Chances Are, You and I.
Carlene Aguilar: Pageant Career and Public Life
Filipina beauty queen Carlene Aguilar won Miss Philippines Earth 2001 and Binibining Pilipinas World 2005.
Dely Atay-Atayan: Career and Cultural Legacy
Dely Atay-Atayan (1914–2004) was a pioneering Filipina comedian and singer whose seven-decade career defined Filipino sitcom archetypes.
Fu Yabing Masalon Dulo: Life and Legacy of the Blaan Master Weaver
Biography and cultural legacy of Fu Yabing Masalon Dulo, National Living Treasure and master of Blaan mabal tabih weaving.
Sheree Bautista: Career and Life of the Filipino Actress
Profile of Sheree Bautista, Filipino actress, singer, dancer, model, and painter born in 1980.