History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Malou de Guzman: Filipino Actress
Malou de Guzman is a Filipino actress.
Filipino psychology: Principles, history and cultural concepts
Overview of Sikolohiyang Pilipino, the Filipino psychological school founded by Virgilio Enriquez to decolonize the mind.
Ave Perez Jacob: Socio-Realist Novelist and Literary Critic
Ave Perez Jacob was a Filipino writer known for socio-political short stories and novels, winning a 1975 Palanca Award.
Buwan ng Wika: History, Evolution and Observances of the Philippine Language Month
Overview of Buwan ng Wika, the annual August observance in the Philippines promoting the Filipino language and indigenous tongues.
Whang-od: Life, Legacy and the Preservation of Kalinga Tattooing
Whang-od is the oldest living mambabatok from Kalinga, preserving the traditional batok tattooing art form through apprenticeship and global...
Cherry Lou: Career, Family and Public Life
Profile of Filipino actress and singer Cherry Lou Maglasang-Kyriacou.
Kiri Dalena: Visual Artist, Filmmaker and Human Rights Activist
Profile of Kiri Dalena, Filipino visual artist and activist known for Erased Slogans and Southern Tagalog Exposure.
John Chicano: Career and Life of the Filipino Triathlete
Profile of John Chicano, Filipino triathlete and 2019 SEA Games gold medalist.
Lucia Cunanan: Life, Legacy and the Invention of Sisig
Lucia Cunanan, the Filipino restaurateur known as the 'Sisig Queen', invented the popular Kapampangan dish at her Angeles City restaurant.
Kontrabida Academy: Plot, Cast and Cultural Reception
2025 Netflix Philippine comedy film directed by Chris Martinez starring Barbie Forteza and Eugene Domingo.
Tagbanwa people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain
Indigenous ethnic group of Palawan, descendants of Tabon Man, known for ancestral domain claims and rich cultural traditions.
Kitchie Nadal: Career, Discography and Musical Legacy
Filipina singer-songwriter Kitchie Nadal, former lead vocalist of Mojofly, known for hit 'Huwag na Huwag Mong Sasabihin' and solo albums.
Bugkalot people: History, Culture and Ancestral Domain
Overview of the Bugkalot (Ilongot) indigenous group in Luzon, their culture, language and ancestral lands.
Sinai Hamada: Life, Legal Career and Literary Legacy
Sinai Hamada (1911–1991) was a Filipino writer, journalist, and lawyer who founded the Baguio Midland Courier and authored the classic short...
Gaddang people: History, Language and Cultural Identity
Overview of the Gaddang indigenous people of Northern Luzon, their language, history and cultural identity.
Classical Cebuano: History, Phonology and Grammar
Overview of Classical Cebuano, the Spanish-era form of the language spoken in Visayas and Mindanao.
Lito Mayo: Life, Art and Legacy of the Philippine Punk Pioneer
Manolito 'Lito' Mayo (1954–1983) was a Filipino graphic artist, printmaker, and poet known as the 'Original Punk' of Philippine arts.
Rose Jean Ramos: Career and Family Legacy in Philippine Weightlifting
Profile of Filipino weightlifter Rose Jean Ramos, her youth world titles, and her lineage with Hidilyn Diaz and Rosegie Ramos.
Sama–Bajaw languages: Classification, Phonology and Grammar
Overview of the Sama-Bajaw language family, its classification, dialects, phonology and grammatical structure.
Alonzo Saclag: Life, Legacy and Kalinga Cultural Revival
Alonzo Saclag (1942–2025) was a Filipino musician and dancer who revived Kalinga traditions and received the National Living Treasures Award...