History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Talitha Espiritu: Scholar of Philippine Cinema and Marcos-Era Media
Talitha Espiritu is a Filipino author and academic known for her work on cinema during the Marcos dictatorship.
Janelle Mae Frayna: Career and Achievements in Philippine Chess
Janelle Mae Frayna is the first Filipino Woman Grandmaster, a three-time national champion and valedictorian psychologist.
Antonio S. Cua: Philosopher of Chinese Ethics and Comparative Philosophy
Antonio S. Cua (1932–2007) was a prominent American philosopher and professor emeritus at The Catholic University of America, known for his...
Bea Alonzo: Career, Box Office Success and Public Life
Bea Alonzo is a Filipino actress and businesswoman known for romantic dramas and record-breaking box office gross.
Kim Molina: Career in Philippine Music, Film and Theatre
Kim Molina is a Filipino singer and actress known for her roles in Rak of Aegis, #Jowable and Miss Granny.
Melissa Mendez: Career and Public Life
Filipina actress Melissa Mendez's career in film and television, including her FAMAS nomination and personal life.
Sanya Lopez: Career and Rise in Philippine Television
Profile of Filipino actress Sanya Lopez, known for Encantadia and First Yaya.
Rebecca Del Rio: Career, Legacy and Life of the Filipino Cinema Icon
Rebecca Del Rio (1929–2010) was a pioneering Filipino actress, Asia's first Best Actress, known for her roles in Sampaguita Pictures.
Windell Rivera: Microbiologist and Academic Leader
Profile of Windell Rivera, Filipino microbiologist, UP Diliman professor, and NAST academician known for protozoology research.
Agustin Fabian: Life, Literary Career and Legacy in Philippine Letters
Agustin Fabian (1901–1976) was a Filipino writer and novelist known for Timawa and his contributions to Tagalog literature.
Paulo Bersamina: Career and International Chess Achievements
Filipino chess player Paulo Bersamina, born in 1998, earned the IM title in 2014 and competed in the 2021 World Cup.
Sela Guia: Career in Philippine Entertainment
Sela Guia is a Filipino actress, host, and singer. She rose to fame as a member of MNL48 and later joined ABS-CBN's Star Magic.
Ging (1964 film)
1964 Filipino family drama film directed by Cirio H. Santiago and Teodorico C. Santos, starring Vilma Santos.
Joyce Ching: Career and Roles in Philippine Television
Filipino actress Joyce Ching's career in GMA Network dramas, from child star to lead roles in Healing Hearts.
Atang de la Rama: First Filipina Film Actress and National Artist
Atang de la Rama was the first Filipina film actress and a National Artist for Theater and Music, celebrated for popularizing kundiman and s...
Maria Cristina Cornejo: Life, Legal Career and Legacy
Profile of Maria Cristina Cornejo, Filipino lawyer and Associate Justice of the Sandiganbayan known for her judicial career and the Janet Li...
Sol Aragones: Political Career and Governance in Laguna
Sol Aragones is a Filipino politician and former journalist serving as the 19th governor of Laguna since 2025.
Arturo Luz: Pioneer of Philippine Neo-Realism and Art Administration
Arturo Luz (1926–2021) was a Filipino National Artist, printmaker, and founder of the Neo-realist school in Philippine art.
Angel Locsin: Career, Philanthropy and Cultural Impact
Filipino actress Angel Locsin is known for mythological roles like Darna and humanitarian work in Mindanao.
Elizabeth Cooper: Life, Career and Relationship with Douglas MacArthur
Filipina actress Elizabeth Cooper, known for the first onscreen kiss in Philippine cinema and her relationship with General Douglas MacArthu...