History & Culture

Pre-colonial history, Spanish and American eras, regional traditions, languages, and culture.

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Aubrey Miles: Career, Filmography and Personal Life

Aubrey Miles is a Filipino actress and host known for Prosti and reality TV appearances.

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Ingrid dela Paz: Acting Career and Post-Showbiz Life

Profile of Filipino actress Ingrid dela Paz, known for Got to Believe, and her transition to culinary management in Canada.

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Kris Bernal: Career, Television Roles and Public Life

Filipino actress Kris Bernal's career from StarStruck winner to leading roles in GMA Network dramas and personal life.

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Angeli Bayani: Career in Philippine Art-House Cinema

Filipino actress Angeli Bayani, known for roles in Lav Diaz films and Ilo Ilo, won the 2014 Gawad Urian Award for Best Actress.

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Agnes Arellano: Sculpture, Mythology and the Art of Inscape

Profile of Philippine sculptor Agnes Arellano, known for surrealistic works blending pre-colonial mythology and personal tragedy.

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Anna Larrucea: Career in Philippine Television and Cinema

Anna Larrucea is a former Filipino actress known for her roles in ABS-CBN and GMA Network productions during the 1990s and 2000s.

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Ana Capri: Filipino Actress

Brief profile of Ana Capri, a Filipino actress.

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Peoples of Palawan: Indigenous Groups, History and Cultural Heritage

Overview of Palawan's indigenous groups: Tagbanwa, Palawano, Batak, Molbog and Taaw't Bato, their history and culture.

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Ilocana Maiden: 1954 Sampaguita Pictures Classic and Cultural Legacy

Ilocana Maiden is a 1954 Filipino romantic comedy starring Gloria Romero, directed by Olive La Torre, and restored by the FDCP in 2021.

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Cielito del Mundo: Career in Philippine Television and Public Service

Cielito del Mundo (1935–2016) was a Filipina singer, actress, and politician known for hosting Kapwa Ko Mahal Ko and leading the Mahal Found...

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Jaclyn Jose: Career, Legacy and the Cannes Breakthrough

Jaclyn Jose (1963–2024) was a Filipino actress and the first to win Best Actress at the Cannes Film Festival for Ma' Rosa.

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Rio Locsin: Career in Philippine Cinema and Television

Filipino actress Rio Locsin's career in film and television, from 1970s stardom to dramatic roles.

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Ivana Alawi: Career, YouTube Influence and Public Life

Profile of Ivana Alawi, Filipino-Moroccan actress and top YouTube creator.

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Felipe Agoncillo: Filipino Diplomat and Lawyer

Felipe Agoncillo (1859–1941) was a Filipino lawyer and diplomat who negotiated for Philippine independence at the Treaty of Paris.

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Shamaine Buencamino: Career, Family and Mental Health Advocacy

Filipina actress Shamaine Buencamino's career spanning over 100 films and her advocacy for mental health.

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Jessica Marasigan: Career in Philippine Pageantry and Television

Jessica Marasigan is a Filipino model and beauty queen known for her roles in Pinoy Big Brother and Miss Philippines Earth.

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Nikki Bacolod: Career, Health Advocacy and Personal Life

Filipino singer and actress Nikki Bacolod on her career, health journey and personal life.

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Rita Avila: Career in Philippine Cinema and Literary Works

Filipino actress and author Rita Avila's career in film, television, and her literary works on grief and childhood.

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Andres Barrioquinto: Surrealist Portraits and Artistic Legacy

Overview of Filipino artist Andres Barrioquinto, known for surrealistic portraits blending Baroque, ukiyo-e, and Pop art styles.

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Mga Mumunting Lihim: 2012 Filipino Drama Film

2012 Filipino drama film directed by Jose Javier Reyes, exploring friendship secrets and winning multiple Cinemalaya awards.