History & Culture
Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.
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Ernesto Arellano: Labor Activism and Political Career
Profile of Filipino lawyer and labor activist Ernesto Arellano, co-founder of Kilusang Mayo Uno and candidate for the Philippine Senate.
Dyesebel: The Iconic Filipino Mermaid Character and Media Legacy
Dyesebel is a Filipino comic book character created by Mars Ravelo and Elpidio Torres, adapted into films and TV series.
Lota Delgado: Pre-War Filipino Cinema and Legacy
Carlota Delgado-de la Rosa was a prominent Filipino actress active in the 1930s and 1940s, known for her pre-World War II film career.
Antonio Bucoy: Legal Career, Human Rights Advocacy and Political Role
Profile of Filipino lawyer Antonio Bucoy, covering his human rights work, IP law practice and role in the 2025 impeachment trial.
Dexter Doria: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television
Filipino actress Dexter Doria's career spanning over 175 films and TV shows, including her 2021 award-winning performance.
Pelagia Mendoza y Gotianquin: First Female Sculptor of the Philippines
Pelagia Mendoza y Gotianquin (1867–1939) was the first female sculptor in the Philippines and the first woman admitted to the Escuela de Dib...
Monica Cuenco: Early Life and Career in Philippine Music
Profile of Monica Cuenco, a Filipino musical artist and former Star Power contestant from Leyte.
Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya: History and Impact of the Indigenous Rights March
Overview of the Lakbayan ng Pambansang Minorya, an annual march by Philippine indigenous groups protesting human rights violations and land...
Kristin Villanueva: Career in Philippine and American Theatre
Filipino-American actress Kristin Villanueva's career in theatre and her role in HBO Max's The Pitt.
Danilo Palomer Santiago: Career in Philippine Visual Arts and Academia
Profile of Filipino painter and UST professor Danilo Palomer Santiago, covering his eclectic style, awards, and academic leadership.
Hyacinth Callado: Career in Philippine Television and Music
Filipino-American actress Hyacinth Callado's rise from San Francisco to Manila, starring in Safe Skies, Archer and Bad Genius.
Nicole Kim Donesa: Career in Philippine Television and Pageantry
Nicole Kim Donesa is a Filipino actress and Miss World Philippines 2014's Third Princess, known for her role in Bihag.
Jean Henri Lhuillier: Business Leadership and Sports Patronage
Profile of Jean Henri Lhuillier, CEO of PJ Lhuillier Group and prominent Philippine sports patron.
Ruben Reynaldo Roxas: Career in Philippine Law and the Judiciary
Profile of Ruben Reynaldo Roxas, Filipino lawyer and Associate Justice of the Court of Appeals appointed in 2015.
Tanya Garcia: Career in Philippine Television and Film
Overview of Tanya Garcia's career as a Filipino actress, her roles in GMA and ABS-CBN, and her personal life.
Isabelle de Leon: Career in Philippine Television, Film and Music
Filipino actress Isabelle de Leon, known for Daddy Di Do Du and Magnifico, also a singer and beauty queen.
Jennica Garcia
Jennica Garcia is a Filipino actress.
Judy Ann Santos: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television
Judy Ann Santos is a Filipino actress and producer known for dramatic roles and independent films.
Tita Marilyn Payoyo-Villordon: Career in Philippine Law and the Judiciary
Profile of Justice Tita Marilyn Payoyo-Villordon, Filipino jurist and Court of Appeals Associate Justice since 2017.
Sylvia La Torre: Career in Philippine Music, Radio and Television
Sylvia La Torre (1933–2022) was a Filipino singer, actress, and radio star known as the Queen of Kundiman.