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Ibalong Festival: History, Epic Roots and Cultural Significance in Legazpi City

The Ibalong Festival in Legazpi City celebrates the Ibalong Epic with parades of heroes Baltog, Handyong, and Bantong.

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Mary Flor Diaz: Career and Achievements in Women's Weightlifting

Profile of Filipino weightlifter Mary Flor Diaz, born in 1999, competing in the 45 kg category.

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Wincy Aquino Ong: Musician, Director and Writer

Wincy Aquino Ong is a Filipino musician, director and writer known for Narda, Us-2 Evil-0, and films San Lazaro and Overtime.

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Epifanio Alfafara: Cebuano Writer of Political and Philosophical Articles

Epifanio Alfafara was a Cebuano Visayan writer known for his political and philosophical articles.

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Sublian Festival: History, Dance Variations and Cultural Significance in Batangas City

Overview of the Sublian Festival in Batangas City, its origins in the Subli dance, and its role in Philippine cultural heritage.

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Ang Kiukok: Life, Art and Legacy of a National Artist

Ang Kiukok (1931–2005) was a Filipino painter of Chinese descent and National Artist for Visual Arts known for his figurative expressionism.

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Reese Lansangan: Musician, Designer and Author

Profile of Filipino artist Reese Lansangan, covering her music career, design background and literary works.

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Sinukmani Festival: History, Traditions and Cultural Significance in Rosario, Batangas

The Sinukmani Festival in Rosario, Batangas, features a 462-meter table of sticky rice pastry, celebrating the town's status as the Rice Gra...

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Patrick D. Flores: Curator, Critic and Professor of Philippine Art

Profile of Patrick D. Flores, Filipino art curator, critic and professor born in 1969.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Catandungan Festival: History, Pantomina Dance and Cultural Significance in Virac

Annual festival in Virac, Catanduanes celebrating provincial founding with the Pantomina street dance competition.

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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.

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Vinci Malizon: Filipino K-pop Idol

Profile of Vinci Malizon, a Filipino K-pop idol born in 2000.

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Eros Atalia: Life, Literary Career and Journalism

Profile of Filipino author and journalist Eros Atalia, covering his Palanca Award-winning books and academic career.

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Keavy Eunice Vicente: Screenwriter of Pearl Next Door

Profile of Filipino screenwriter Keavy Eunice Vicente, known for Pearl Next Door and her journalism background.

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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...

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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.