The 2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture Forum (PIC), organized by Korea’s MCST, KOFICE, and the ASEAN Foundation, will be held on November 7, 2026, at the Ayala Museum in Makati City. Themed “On Human Creative Sovereignty,” the forum gathers policymakers and creative leaders from Korea and all 11 ASEAN states to discuss generative AI, copyright, and […]
ASEAN-Korea Manila Forum to Tackle AI, Creativity, Cultural IP
As artificial intelligence and hyper-digitalization fundamentally reshape global creative business models, how can Asian creators scale and safeguard their original intellectual properties? The Ministry of Culture, Sports and Tourism of Korea (MCST), the Korean Foundation for International Cultural Exchange (KOFICE), and the ASEAN Foundation will address this pivotal question at the “2026 ASEAN-Korea Innovative Culture […]
On Home Security: Not Every Home Security Plan Is the Same
Home Security Starts With a Risk Assessment, Not a Shopping List, Says Resilience Expert Ace Esmeralda On The Commanders, Esmeralda explained that families should look at their own vulnerabilities before buying cameras and locks. “If you don’t do risk assessment, all your remedial measures are baseless,” security and risk management executive Augustus Caesar “Ace” Esmeralda […]
This Filipino Startup Helps Local Businesses Bring Customers Back
GoBalik is making digital customer loyalty more accessible to Filipino small businesses, driven by the belief that these tools should not be reserved for big brands. For many small businesses, attracting a customer is only the beginning. Giving that customer a reason to return can be just as important. Yet while established brands can invest […]