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Watch the Philippine Launch of Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators
Join author and educator Ned Legaspi for the Philippine launch of his book, presented in partnership with the Rizal Library of Ateneo de Manila University.
The Philippine Book Launch
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When to Watch
The Launch, Around the World
The livestream begins on Wednesday evening in the Americas and on Thursday in Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Asia, Australia, and New Zealand.
Wednesday, July 22
- Los AngelesPacific Daylight Time
- ChicagoCentral Daylight Time
- New YorkEastern Daylight Time
- Lima, PeruPeru Time
Thursday, July 23
- LondonBritish Summer Time
- Johannesburg / Cape TownSouth Africa Standard Time
- Riyadh, Saudi ArabiaArabia Standard Time
- Dubai, UAEGulf Standard Time
- Manila, PhilippinesPhilippine Standard Time
- Tokyo, JapanJapan Standard Time
- Adelaide, South AustraliaAustralian Central Standard Time
- Sydney, AustraliaAustralian Eastern Standard Time
- Auckland, New ZealandNew Zealand Standard Time
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A Homecoming for a Book Rooted in Southeast Asia
Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators explores how culture shapes the stories we create, the ways audiences interpret them, and the choices storytellers make when their work travels across borders.
The Philippine launch brings the book home to a community of storytellers, educators, cultural practitioners, and creative leaders. It is presented with the Rizal Library of Ateneo de Manila University, one of the Philippines’ leading universities, at Areté, Ateneo’s creative and innovation hub.
More than a book launch, the gathering is a conversation about how stories can remain rooted in culture while building understanding across audiences and borders.
Where the Journey Began
First Launched Globally in Santa Monica
Culturally Intelligent Storytelling for Southeast Asian Creators was first launched globally in Santa Monica, California, on November 4, 2025, during the Cultural Intelligence Fellows Retreat.
The Philippine launch at Ateneo de Manila University continues that journey by bringing the book home to the cultural and creative community where many of its ideas took root.
Continue Beyond the Launch
Explore the Ideas Behind the Book
Discover the CIS Bamboo Framework and the practical approach behind helping Southeast Asian stories travel without losing their cultural roots.
Meet the Author
Ned Legaspi
Ned Legaspi is a Filipino author, educator, speaker, and scholar-practitioner whose work explores how culture shapes communication and connection. Drawing from three decades in international media, he helps creators, professionals, and institutions navigate cultural differences more thoughtfully.
Continue Exploring
Culture. Communication. Connection.
Explore the framework, ideas, and work that continue beyond this launch.