Philippine News Agency, 21 May 2026, Philippines

Voting 266-0, with one abstention, the House of Representatives on Wednesday night approved on third and final reading the Philippine Indigenous and Traditional Writing Systems Act, which seeks to protect, preserve, and promote the country’s indigenous and traditional scripts as an important part of Filipino cultural heritage.

UNESCO, 21 May 2026, International

In a world affected by complexity, instability and technological transformations, culture and arts education has the potential to help learners find both personal grounding and a collective sense of global citizenship.

UNESCO, 21 May 2026, Fiji

On 18 May 2026, the UNESCO Regional Office for the Pacific States partnered with the Fiji Museum and cultural instutions across Fiji to celebrate International Museum Day in Suva under the global theme, “Museums Uniting a Divided World”.

UNESCO, 13 May 2026, International

Freedom of expression and artistic freedom are cornerstones of democratic societies. Yet in a time of democratic backsliding and digital disruption, both are facing mounting pressures that transcend traditional sectoral boundaries.

UNESCO, 13 May 2026, International

At the 2026 Global Forum on Intercultural and Global Competence held online between 20 and 23 April 2026, UNESCO participated to share the breadth of its experience in intercultural dialogue - bringing together insights from youth-led initiatives, field-based work and concrete policy tools developed across education, social and human sciences, peacebuilding and the digital sphere.

The National, 12 May 2026, Papua New Guinea

The National Cultural Commission (NCC) has launched its 2026 annual operational plan (AOP) and national cultural events calendar during the opening of the newly renovated Institute of Papua New Guinea Studies (IPNGS) facility last month, in Port Moresby.