Culture and Media

by Meriam Beverly P. Ticobay Baguio City, Philippines. Real beauty in the hands of human creativity draws thousands of crowds in Baguio City during the 29th Panagbenga Festival, an annual festivity and a month-long celebration that starts on the first…

The past ten days have been a blur of illness, transforming my life into a nonstop subway with just three stops: bed, bathroom, and kitchen, only to return to bed again. Sleep has been elusive—no position, whether sideways, overturned, or…

With March being International Women’s Month, Imahica Art Gallery presents, The Art of She, an empowering and thought-provoking exhibition featuring the works of a wide array of women artists, which opened on March 15 and will be on display until…

Being part of a “community” is a primordial human instinct. Within a community, one can find warmth and a sense of security in shared values and familiar principles. It is a comforting space, a promised land where hopes, fears, challenges,…

One of Seoul city’s must-see places is Insa-dong, where many art galleries are located in the vibrant tourist-friendly village in the city’s center. As that neighborhood is one of my favorite places in the city, I am always curious about…

American soft power operations in this new era that’ll likely follow USAID and USAGM’s far-reaching reforms under Trump 2.0 will be more creative, appealing, and effective than all that came before. Trump’s Executive Order last week eliminating the US Agency…

Last November, we received the news that İlhan Sami Çomak had finally been granted his freedom—a moment that took many of us by surprise. After 30 years of wrongful imprisonment, İlhan’s release marked the end of a long and arduous…

Geneva: Press Emblem Campaign, the global media safety and rights body, expressed relief that Kashmiri journalist Majid Hyderi was released recently following an Indian court’s order stating that criticism of the government can not constitute grounds for detention. Arrested under…

On 6th March 2025, the State Duma of the Federal Assembly of the Russian Federation hosted the roundtable “Information Bridge: Russia – Africa.” The event was organized by the Expert Council on Development and Support of Comprehensive Partnership with African…

By: Rhodalyn B. Cabbotot The Panagbenga Festival, held annually in Baguio City, is more than just a celebration of flowers. It’s a vibrant representation of the community’s roots, strength, and solidarity. The 2025 festival’ theme is “Blossom Beyond Boundaries’‘, capturing…