Stories from January, 2015
They Don't Speak Spanish in the Philippines?
Based on school history lessons, some Latin Americans believe Spanish is spoken in the Philippines. Ahead of the Global Voices Summit, Peruvian Juan Arellano finds out why this isn't so.
Announcing the Summit Travel Grant Winners
Global Voices welcomes Filipino netizens awarded travel grants for participation in the upcoming Citizen Media Summit.
A Beginner's Guide to Cebu's Sinulog Festival
The Sinulog Festival is held annually every third Sunday of January. It is the feast day of the Infant Jesus, known locally as the Señor Santo Niño. Global Voices community members who arrive in Cebu a few days ahead of the Global Voices Citizen Media Summit can join the Sinulog mardi gras...