Monsi A. Serrano

By Monsi A. Serrano Leftists often claim that the United States of America is a war freak — a standing, indelible reputation carried by history...

The Order of National Artists is not merely a cultural accolade; it is a state declaration of whose stories, values, and creative labor define...

By Monsi A. Serrano There are artists who seek recognition, and there are artists who quietly build a lifetime of work that becomes recognition itself. For...

By Monsi A. Serrano JAKARTA — For many Filipinos, the name Yusril Ihza Mahendra may not be widely known. But it is closely tied to...

By Monsi A. Serrano The Philippines’ biggest tourism mistake in recent years wasn’t the lack of a new slogan; it was betting too heavily on...

By Monsi A. Serrano The United States was once the undisputed dream destination for global travelers. Today, it is losing tourists for a simple reason:...

Texts and photos by Monsi A. Serrano KAOHSIUNG, TAIWAN - Today, ports are more than just gateways for cargo. In trade-dependent economies like the Philippines...

By Monsi A. Serrano In the refined world of art collecting, few things are more damaging than doubt. For Popoy Cusi, authenticity is not a technical...

By Monsi A. Serrano For Rafael “Popoy” Cusi, widely regarded as the Philippines’ Master Watercolorist, the decision not to consign his paintings to galleries has...

By Monsi A. SerranoAs global trade routes grow more complex and increasingly vulnerable to geopolitical disruption in the Indo-Pacific, particularly from China’s assertive and...