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NYC and Long Island Could Lose 80,000 Homes to Flooding by 2040, Exacerbating Housing Crisis: Report

By the year 2040, New York City and Long Island could lose over 80,000 homes to flooding, according to Averting Crisis, a new report released on Monday by the nonprofit Regional Plan Association (RPA). By Cristen Hemingway Jaynes The report said that in every NYC borough,…

Could Dhaka-Beijing river cooperation be a boomerang for Bangladesh’s good river water governance?

Effective river water management is the most reliable method of guaranteeing environmental stability and sustainable economic growth.   China is in the forefront of river water, sediment, and flood control systems, as well as river infrastructure projects in Asian region.  When…

Sacred Peace Walk 2024 – Live Coverage from the Nevada Desert Experience

Why We Walk series posting 7pm – April 13 – 18 @ 7pm PST / 10pm EST Starting this Sunday — BCR Podcast supported by the Nevada Desert Experience will produce a series of 20 minute videos telling the stories of…

Roots of Filipino Humanism: (4) May Pag-asa

May Pag-asa– There is hope. Palaging may-pag-asa– Always hopeful.  Pag-asa ng bayan– Hope of the nation. May pag-asa pa para sa iyo– There’s hope for you yet. May Pagasa ba ko? Do I have hope? Pag-asa ang huling namamatay. Hope…

Empower Her to Lead Change and Bridge Gaps

BCU GS Celebrates Women’s Month On April 5, 2025, the Baguio Central University Graduate School culminated its Women’s Month celebration with an inspiring and meaningful activity held at the Dr. Margarita Fernandez Function Hall. With the theme “Empower Her: Leading…

1st Korea-Kurdistan Region of Iraq Cultural Performance in Siheung City

On March 28, a Korean fan dance troupe featuring Kurdish students captivated the audience with a mesmerizing performance that blended improvised traditional Korean music and customs with Kurdish popular dance and traditional attire. This unique cultural exchange was part of…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (3) “Maka-tao”

Maka-tao. Being people-oriented, emphasizing empathy, respect, and understanding for others… prioritizing the well-being of both individuals and the community. “Maka-tao” translates to “for people” or “with people” and carries with it the values of humanity, compassion, respect for the rights of…

Dhaka eyeing deeper economic cooperation with Beijing ahead of Yunus’s China visit

Bangladesh and China have enjoyed friendly relations since establishing diplomatic ties in 1975. Since then, cooperations between China and Bangladesh have risen exponentially. Bilateral ties between the two countries started solidifying, identifying each other’s interests and priorities. The relationship has…

Roots of Filipino Humanism (2) “Bayanihan”

The bayanihan spirit. It’s an age-old Filipino tradition of helping others without expecting anything in return, a core value of Filipino culture, a palpable sense of  community and cooperation, that is still alive today. The word bayanihan comes from the…

A Beacon of Harmony: South India’s Inaugural Peace Pagoda Draws Global Celebration

by Mitsutake Ikeda In a historic moment for South India, the region’s first Peace Pagoda was officially inaugurated on February 21, 2025, on a serene site near Sankarankovil. The ceremony marked the culmination of a remarkable Peace March that began…

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