Culture and Media

The rapid rise of artificial intelligence, robotics, and digital technologies has been celebrated as the dawn of a new era of human progress. From automated industries to smart governance, from predictive algorithms to global digital connectivity, technology promises efficiency, convenience,…

Bad Bunny has dominated headlines following his halftime performance at this year’s Super Bowl. Credit where it is due: he delivered what many expected—an unapologetic expression of cultural diversity, historical memory, and solidarity with Latino communities and other marginalized and discriminated…

For thirteen minutes on the most-watched stage in American culture, Bad Bunny made the United States feel expansive, uncontained, Caribbean rhythm–centered, and alive with a sense of belonging that crossed borders without asking permission. As a Venezuelan-American, I felt chills…

Guwahati: Amid all chaos, where the ethnic armed groups continue offensives against the ruling Myanmar military junta across the Buddhist majority country, the Sanatani Hindus celebrated the 75th Maha Ramayana Harinama Ram chanting festival in the Rakhine/Arakan province in the…

After nearly two decades of absence, the Government of Punjab has announced the revival of the Basant Kite-flying Festival in Lahore, scheduled for 6, 7, and 8 February 2026. The decision marks a significant cultural moment for the city, reopening…

El 1 de febrero de 2026, en la 68ª edición de los Premios Grammy, la interpretación “Windows (Live)” obtuvo el Grammy a Mejor Interpretación de Jazz. Registrada en 2020 y publicada póstumamente en el ciclo Trilogy, la distinción concedida cinco…

by Dr. Genevieve Balance Kupang On January 22, 2026, at Dagitab Amphitheatre, Mt. Camisong Forest Park and Events in Itogon, Benguet, witnesses gathered to validate a vibrant convergence of art, intricate geometry, craft, and human creativity. Baguio City crochet artist…

“Men are more inclined to choose evil than good when they are free to choose.” Niccolò Machiavelli, Discourses on the First Decade of Titus Livy, Book I. “Whoever wants to become great among you must be your servant; and whoever…

The National Arts Month (NAM) 2026 celebration officially opened with a grand concert, “Ani ng Sining: Konsiyerto ng Katotohanan at Giting,” held on Sunday, February 1, 2026, at the Rizal Park Open Air Auditorium in Luneta Park. The opening concert set the…

by Janice Chalutag Naweywey I thought a million times about what the topic would be for my concept paper. While reading the given example of Ma’am Sheryl Langwas about the “Tikim”*,  “Watwat” came to mind. “Watwat is a common word…