History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Joven Alba: Filipino Cue Sports Player
Profile of Joven Alba, Filipino pool and snooker player who won gold at the 2005 SEA Games.
Pinggot Zulueta: Visual Artist and Photojournalist
Profile of Pinggot Zulueta, Filipino visual artist and photojournalist known for social commentary and abstraction.
Rolando Tolentino: Scholar of Philippine Cinema and Culture
Rolando Tolentino is a Filipino cultural studies scholar, film critic, and educator known for his work on Philippine cinema and politics.
Reynaldo A. Duque: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Reynaldo A. Duque was a multilingual Ilocano writer and editor-in-chief of Liwayway magazine, known for his Palanca Hall of Fame status.
Sheila Coronel: Investigative Journalism Career and Legacy
Profile of Sheila Coronel, Filipino investigative journalist, PCIJ founder, and Columbia University professor.
Budoy Marabiles: Musician, Songwriter and Television Personality
Errol 'Budoy' Marabiles (1971–2025) was a Filipino reggae musician and Pinoy Big Brother housemate known for Junior Kilat.
Philippine Hokkien: History, Linguistic Features and Cultural Role
Profile of Philippine Hokkien, the Chinese Filipino lingua franca with roots in 16th-century Spanish Manila trade and unique loanwords.
Proto-Philippine language: Reconstruction, Classification and Linguistic Features
Reconstructed ancestor of the Philippine languages, a subgroup of Austronesian. Covers classification debates, phonology and lexicon.
Luis Katigbak: Life, Literary Career and Legacy
Luis Katigbak (1974–2016) was a Filipino writer and music critic. He won four Palanca Awards and authored books like Happy Endings and Dear...
Ricky Lee: Screenwriter, Activist and National Artist
Profile of Ricky Lee, Filipino screenwriter, journalist and National Artist known for Himala and collaborations with Lino Brocka and Marilou...
Susan Quimpo: Activist, Author and Martial Law Educator
Susan Quimpo (1961–2020) was a Filipino activist, author and art therapist known for educating youth about the Martial Law era and co-writin...
Molbog language: Classification, Phonology and Geographic Distribution
Overview of the Molbog language, an Austronesian tongue spoken in Palawan, Tawi-Tawi and Sabah, with details on its controversial classifica...
Sirong Festival: History and Cultural Significance in Cantilan
Overview of the Sirong Festival in Cantilan, Surigao del Sur, a cultural celebration reflecting early Christianization and ethnic history.
Bino Realuyo: Novelist, Poet and Community Organizer
Profile of Bino Realuyo, Filipino-American author of The Umbrella Country and poet awarded the Agha Shahid Ali Prize.
Aliaga, Nueva Ecija: History, Culture and the Taong Putik Festival
Municipality in Nueva Ecija, Philippines. History, Taong Putik Festival, demographics and geography.
Cesario Azucena: Labor Law Scholar and Author
Profile of Cesario Azucena, prominent Philippine labor lawyer, professor, and author of widely cited legal texts.
Philip Tan: Comic Artist and Illustrator
Philip Tan is a comic artist born in 1978, known for work on Spawn, X-Men, and DC Comics titles.
Ammungan Festival: History, Events and Cultural Significance in Nueva Vizcaya
The Ammungan Festival is an annual celebration in Nueva Vizcaya, Philippines, marking the province's founding anniversary with cultural even...
Norberto Roldan: Artist, Curator and Founder of Black Artists of Asia
Profile of Filipino visual artist Norberto Roldan, founder of Black Artists of Asia and Green Papaya Art Projects.
Fil Delacruz: Master Printmaker and Mezzotint Specialist
Fil Delacruz is a Filipino visual artist and master printmaker specializing in mezzotint, known for indigenous imagery.