cultural diplomacy

Manila’s cultural community is set for an immersive journey into Spanish artistic heritage as Instituto Cervantes de Manila, in partnership with the Embassy of...

By Ige RamosPhotos from the Irish Embassy Manila  Since presenting her credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. in September 2024, Ambassador Emma Hickey has...

The Korean Cultural Center in the Philippines (KCC Philippines) has once again been recognized as one of the world’s most outstanding Korean Cultural Centers,...

As the Philippines continues to grapple with conversations on youth mental health, gender identity, and intergenerational relationships, a timely film series at the Instituto...

By Ige Ramos If diplomacy is the art of allowing someone else to have their way, then Secretary Ma. Theresa "Tess" Lazaro spent four decades...

The Taiwanese Association of the Philippines (TAPh) celebrated a major milestone on February 1 with a grand luncheon in Manila marking its 20th anniversary,...

“Hope For the Dawn To Come,” the first Philippine-produced documentary about how war transforms the lives of children, premiered Thursday (January 29) at Gateway...

By Ige Ramos We often mistake cultural diplomacy for a clean, linear exchange — a handshake between nations, a treaty signed with a Montblanc pen,...

The governments of Japan and the Philippines have officially unveiled the commemorative logo for the 2026 Philippines–Japan Friendship Year, which marks the 70th anniversary...

The Embassy of Spain, through Instituto Cervantes and its Cultural and Education Offices, closes its 2025 cultural calendar on a high note—delivering a rich,...