History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta: Literary Career and Cultural Impact
Profile of Filipino writer Angelo Rodriguez Lacuesta, PEN Philippines president, and his works in fiction, nonfiction, and film.
Filipino Sign Language: History, Legal Status and Cultural Impact
Overview of Filipino Sign Language (FSL), its history, legal recognition under RA 11106, and cultural significance.
Mel Villena: Composer, Musical Director and Television Personality
Profile of Mel Villena, Filipino musician, composer and musical director known for his work with major artists and on reality shows.
Samar Day: History and Celebrations
Overview of Samar Day, the foundation day of Samar Province, including its historical date changes and the Mutya Han Samar pageant.
Catandungan Festival: History, Pantomina Dance and Cultural Significance in Virac
Annual festival in Virac, Catanduanes celebrating provincial founding with the Pantomina street dance competition.
Jourdan Sebastian: Spoken Word Artist and Neo-Ilustrado Proponent
Profile of Jourdan Sebastian, Filipino spoken word artist, filmmaker, and author of The Dreamer's Manifesto.
Vinci Malizon: Filipino K-pop Idol
Profile of Vinci Malizon, a Filipino K-pop idol born in 2000.
Eros Atalia: Life, Literary Career and Journalism
Profile of Filipino author and journalist Eros Atalia, covering his Palanca Award-winning books and academic career.
Keavy Eunice Vicente: Screenwriter of Pearl Next Door
Profile of Filipino screenwriter Keavy Eunice Vicente, known for Pearl Next Door and her journalism background.
Bren Bataclan: Artist, Project Smile and Cultural Diplomacy
Filipino-American artist Bren Bataclan creates anime-inspired street art and promotes cultural diplomacy through his Project Smile initiativ...
Rafael Arenillo Cusi: Life, Career and Watercolour Legacy
Profile of Rafael Arenillo Cusi, Filipino watercolour artist known as the Master of Watercolour in the Philippines.
Jean Marie Syjuco: Painter, Performance Artist and Art Lab Founder
Jean Marie Syjuco is a Filipino painter and performance artist who helped institutionalize performance art in the Philippines.
Placido Escudero: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Placido Escudero (1955–2011) was a Filipino writer, actor and director from Tiaong, Quezon, known for his work with Lino Brocka and Ishmael...
Jenny Santi: Philanthropy Advisor and Author
Profile of Jenny Santi, Filipino-born philanthropy advisor, founder of Saint & Partners, and author of The Giving Way to Happiness.
Sandugo Festival: History, Events and Cultural Significance in Bohol
Annual festival in Tagbilaran, Philippines commemorating the 1565 blood compact between Datu Sikatuna and Miguel López de Legazpi.
Lolito Go: Songwriter, Poet and Cultural Commentator
Profile of Filipino songwriter Lolito Go, known for 'Titibo-Tibo' and political advocacy music.
Jarius Bondoc: Investigative Journalism and Political Commentary
Profile of Jarius Bondoc, Filipino investigative journalist, columnist, and author known for his political exposés and radio work.
Maxine Syjuco: Artist, Poet and Musician
Filipina artist Maxine Syjuco explores love, loss and temporality through photography, poetry and experimental music with Jack of None.
Luis Gatmaitan: Physician and Pioneer of Philippine Children's Literature
Profile of Luis Gatmaitan, Filipino doctor and author known for medical children's books and Palanca Hall of Fame induction.
Roger Olivares: Filipino Author and Travel Writer
Roger Olivares is a Filipino author known for Noli Me Tangere 2 and the first Philippine travel guidebook.