History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Adrian Remodo: Essayist and Champion of Bikol Literature
Adrian Remodo is a Bikol essayist and Ateneo de Naga professor instrumental in the post-WWII literary resurgence of the Bicol Region.
Jay Ruiz: Journalist, PCO Secretary and Cultural Advocate
Profile of Jay Ruiz, Filipino journalist and former PCO Secretary known for his media career and arts advocacy.
Art Ramasasa: Musician and Blind Master of Waray Song
Profile of Art Ramasasa, the Blind Master of Waray Song, his career, discography, and humorous musical style in the Eastern Visayas.
Mandarin Chinese in the Philippines: History, Education and Usage
The history, education, and usage of Mandarin Chinese in the Philippines, from colonial roots to modern schooling.
Pierre Patricio: Visual Artist and International Exhibitor
Profile of Filipino artist Pierre Patricio, known for representing the Philippines in the United Buddy Bears World Tour.
Joey Romasanta: Career in Philippine Sports Administration
Jose 'Joey' Romasanta, born in 1944, served as the 11th president of the Philippine Olympic Committee and led multiple national sports assoc...
Ponciano B. P. Pineda: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Linguistics
Ponciano B. Pineda was a Filipino linguist, lawyer and writer who served as director of the Commission on the Filipino Language from 1971 to...
JC Jacinto: Career, Exhibitions and Achievements
JC Jacinto is a Filipino visual artist born in 1985. This article covers his education at UP Diliman, exhibitions and competition achievemen...
Timothy James Dimacali: Science Fiction, Journalism and Philippine Science Advocacy
Profile of Filipino sci-fi writer and journalist Timothy James Dimacali, covering his literary career, MIT education and science communicati...
Greater Central Philippine languages: Classification, History and Distribution
Overview of the Greater Central Philippine language subgroup, its classification within Austronesian, and its historical expansion.
Jim Paredes: Musician, Activist and Cultural Figure
Jim Paredes, Filipino singer and activist, co-wrote the People Power anthem and is a key figure in OPM history.
Amado Benito Jr.: Career and International Wushu Competitions
Profile of Filipino wushu fighter Amado Benito Jr., his national and international medals, and career progression.
Pagibang Damara: Harvest Festival of San Jose City
Pagibang Damara is an annual harvest festival in San Jose City, Nueva Ecija, celebrating agricultural bounty with street dancing and cultura...
Santi Bose: Mixed-Media Artist and Pioneer of Indigenous Materials
Santi Bose (1949–2002) was a Filipino mixed-media artist and co-founder of the Baguio Arts Guild, recognized for using indigenous materials.
Rolando Ramos Dizon: Life, Career and Legacy of the Lasallian Educator
Biography of Brother Rolando Ramos Dizon, former DLSU President and CHED Chairman.
Buenaventura Rodriguez: Playwright, Legislator and First Commonwealth Governor of Cebu
Buenaventura Rodriguez (1893–1940) was a prominent Cebuano playwright, legislator and the first governor of Cebu under the Philippine Common...
Hokaglish: Linguistic Profile and Cultural Context
Hokaglish is a Philippine Hybrid Hokkien code-switching language mixing Tagalog, English, and Hokkien.
Rian Fernandez: Filipino Couture Designer and Pageant Fashion Pioneer
Profile of Rian Fernandez, the Filipino couture designer known for creating gowns for Miss Universe 2022 winner R'Bonney Gabriel and other i...
Joey Gosiengfiao: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Overview of Filipino director Joey Gosiengfiao, known for campy box-office hits and launching major stars.
Yasmin Sison-Ching: Life, Career and Artistic Legacy
Filipino painter and educator known for portraits of children and abstract expressionism.