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The war in the Middle East continues to intensify, drawing in loosely defined factions and deepening an already volatile situation.
Toronto recently witnessed one of the largest demonstrations in the world calling for regime change. The city is home to a significant Persian/Iranian diaspora—large enough that at least three generations now coexist, dating back to the arrival in Iran of…
Bathala: The Sacred Worldview of the Tagalog Culture
The Center for Humanist Studies of the Americas (CEHA) is honored to present an upcoming cultural program entitled “Bathala – The Myth of the Tagalog People,” which will be held on March 29 at 10:00 a.m. in Punta de Vacas.…
NCCA and UP Manila Chorale stage a musical homage to National Artists for Music
Honoring the enduring legacy of the country’s National Artists for Music, the University of the Philippines Manila Chorale (UPMC), in partnership with the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA), proudly presents the restaging of Tanglaw: Pamana ng Himig…
Despite the Indian Government’s Claims of ‘Doubled Income’— Why Do the Farmers Adopt a Suicidal Path?
The tragic incidence of suicide by two farmer brothers of Punjab on 23rd March, 2026, by jumping in front of a moving train has not only left behind a devastated family —their wives, two young daughters aged 8 and 10, and…
The Exploitation of Religious Festivals in Contemporary Geopolitical Conflict -When Faith Becomes a Weapon
by Staikou Dimitra Religious festivals have traditionally been moments of reflection, unity, and collective identity. Yet in fragile and conflict-prone regions, these same moments can be redefined to serve far more dangerous agendas. As Noam Chomsky has noted, “We think…
Warning Out on Thailand-Made Skin Whitener Containing Berries as well as Mercury
27 March 2026, Quezon City. As the observance of the National Women’s Month draws to a close, the EcoWaste Coalition announced its discovery of a Thailand-made skin lightening product that boasts its use of blackberry, bilberry, blueberry, cranberry, and raspberry…
It Really Doesn’t Matter Anymore Whether Serbia Joins NATO
It already gave the bloc transit rights and immunity for its members a decade ago, is actively carrying out a pro-Western military pivot through increased arms purchases from them instead of from its traditional Russian supplier, and is even arming…
Chinese firms to boost EU investment despite regulatory hurdles.
Chinese companies in emerging industries operating in Europe plan to step up investment over the next three years despite mounting regulatory pressure, according to a report released Tuesday. The report, jointly published in Luxembourg by the China Chamber of Commerce…
NCCA showcases women-led artistry through the ARTE BABAE exhibit
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) officially opened the ARTE BABAE: An Exhibition of Women Traditional Artisans Exhibit last March 18, 2026, at the Likhang Filipino (Gallery 1), Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions (CITEM), Pasay…
A Humanist in Turbulent Times: Decler Hague’s Mission for Peace in Pakistan
In a time when the world feels increasingly unstable—borders tense with uncertainty, conflicts brewing between nations like Iran and Israel, and fear spreading across societies—there are still individuals who choose courage over comfort, and hope over despair. Pakistan today faces…
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