History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Estefania Aldaba-Lim: First Female Cabinet Secretary and Clinical Psychologist of the Philippines
Estefania Aldaba-Lim (1917–2006) was the first female cabinet secretary and first Filipina clinical psychologist, serving in social services...
Roy Veneracion: Pioneer of Syncretism in Philippine Art
Roy Veneracion is a leading Filipino abstract artist and precursor of Aesthetic Syncretism, known for his multi-stylistic approach and criti...
Bahaghari: The Rainbow Phenomenon
Bahaghari is the Filipino term for the rainbow, a meteorological phenomenon caused by light reflection, refraction, and dispersion in water...
Ryzza Mae Dizon: Career, Controversies and Legacy in Philippine Television
Profile of Filipino actress and TV host Ryzza Mae Dizon, from her 2012 Little Miss Philippines win to her role in Eat Bulaga! and career mil...
Angel Guardian: Career and Public Life
Angel Guardian is a Filipino actress known for Running Man Philippines and Encantadia Chronicles: Sang'gre.
Perfumed Nightmare: Kidlat Tahimik's 1977 Cinematic Masterpiece
Analysis of Perfumed Nightmare (1977), the Filipino comedy-drama by Kidlat Tahimik that critiques Westernization and won the FIPRESCI award...
Royal Pineda: Career and Filipino Modern Architecture
Royal Pineda is a Filipino architect known for advocating Filipino modern architecture and designing the Clark Airport Terminal 2.
Palawan people: Indigenous groups, culture and history
Overview of the Palawan people, an Austronesian ethnic group native to the Philippines, including their subgroups, traditional lifestyle and...
Janos Delacruz: Career and Artistic Style
Janos Delacruz is a Filipino painter and printmaker known for surreal, detailed artworks. Son of Fil Delacruz.
Ar Angel Aviles: Career in Philippine Television
Ar Angel Aviles is a Filipino actress known for her roles in GMA Network series Rhodora X and Destiny Rose.
Tadhana (1978 film): The First Philippine Animated Feature
Tadhana is the first Philippine animated film, a 1978 satirical historical comedy directed by Nonoy Marcelo.
Maria Teresa Carlson: Life, Career and Legacy in Philippine Cinema
Filipino-American actress Maria Teresa Carlson's life, career and the domestic violence case that influenced Philippine law.
Desiree del Valle: Career and Public Life
Filipino-American actress Desiree del Valle on her career from Star Magic to ABS-CBN and GMA Network.
Norma Belleza: Life and Artistic Career
Norma Belleza is a Filipino painter known for her figurative works and folk genre themes.
Jewel Mische: Career in Philippine Television and Film
Career overview of Filipino actress and model Jewel Mische, from StarStruck to ABS-CBN.
Precioso Hipolito-Castelo: Acting Career and Political Legacy
Overview of Precioso Hipolito-Castelo's career as a Filipino actress, newscaster, and politician in Quezon City.
Anita Magsaysay-Ho: Life, Art and Legacy of a Filipino Modernist Painter
Anita Magsaysay-Ho (1914–2012) was a pioneering Filipina painter known for her social realist depictions of women in Filipino culture.
Christine Bersola-Babao: Career and the 2013 'Being Gay' Controversy
Profile of Filipina multi-media personality Christine Bersola-Babao, known for Sine'skwela and the 2013 'Being Gay' article controversy.
Lilia Dizon: Career, Family Legacy and Philippine Cinema History
Lilia Dizon (1927–2020) was a Filipino actress and mother of Pinky, Christopher and Melissa de León.
Imelda Concepcion: Early Career in Sampaguita Pictures
Imelda Concepcion (b. 1936) was a supporting actress in 1950s Philippine cinema, known for roles in Milyonarya at Hampaslupa and Nagkita si...