Mary de Haas has been a prominent — and often polarizing — voice in South Africa’s efforts to document, understand, and confront violent conflict, policing failures, and human-rights abuses, particularly in KwaZulu-Natal (KZN). Over decades she has combined academic training in social sciences with community-level activism, producing research, briefings and…

Trygve L. Olaivar is a Filipino public official who rose through government ranks to become an Undersecretary at the Department of Education (DepEd). Known for a long career in public service and connections to legislative offices, Olaivar became a household name recently after being linked to allegations involving flood control…

Valentine Rosales is a name that resonates in his field for a distinctive blend of creativity, leadership, and persistence. Whether you’re encountering his work for the first time or revisiting his legacy, this complete biography walks through the milestones that shaped his life — from humble beginnings and formative education…

Juan Ponce Enrile (officially Juan Furagganan Ponce Enrile Sr.) was one of the most polarizing and long-lived figures in modern Philippine politics. Over a career spanning more than six decades he served as a cabinet secretary, defense chief during Martial Law, senator, two-time Senate president, and — in the final…

Frédéric François Chopin (born Fryderyk Franciszek Chopin) stands among the most beloved and influential composers of the Romantic era. Revered for his poetic miniatures and revolutionary approach to piano writing, Chopin left a compact but profoundly original body of work that shaped the instrument’s repertoire forever. His life, marked by…

Atty. Claire Castro has become a recognizable name in legal circles for her strategic advocacy, commitment to public service, and expertise in [practice areas—e.g., family law, civil rights, corporate law]. Early Life and Education Claire Castro’s interest in law reportedly began early—growing up in a community where access to justice…

Amenah Flaminiano Pangandaman is a Filipino economist and public servant who rose through the ranks of the Philippines’ legislative and financial institutions to become the country’s Budget Secretary. She is widely recognized for bringing technical know-how, a focus on fiscal transparency, and an inclusive perspective to national budgeting — notably…

Brigadier General M. Uba (sometimes reported as Samaila Mohammed Uba or Muhammed Uba in local coverage) is a senior officer of the Nigerian Army who has held frontline command roles in Borno State, including leadership of the 25 Task Force Brigade. In November 2025 he was the subject of widely…