Ma. Isabel Ongpin
JUST back from some cultural events in Taipei celebrating the Asian Cultural Council’s 55th anniversary. The council grants fellowships to artists for exchange visits and experiences between Asia and the United States or between Asia and Asia. I disclose that I am a founding member of the Philippine counterpart. Whereas the Asian Cultural Council would have one or two Filipino grantees at most on some years, with the inception of the Asian Cultural Council Philippines in 2001 and our counterpart funding, we have had an average of six grantees a year since. All grantees return to their own countries and practice their particular specialization in art and culture in their respective communities.