Arts Policy Protest: Filipino filmmaker Kidlat Tahimik says he’ll return his National Artist medallion to protest the Reframed General Education Curriculum, warning humanities and social sciences are being squeezed as units drop. Creative Tools & Control: Adobe rolls out new Creative Cloud updates across Lightroom, Premiere, After Effects, Photoshop and Illustrator, aiming to speed workflows while keeping creators in charge. Responsible AI in Media: Former Netflix exec Victoria Furniss launches the Alliance for Responsible Innovation in the Arts & Media, backed by Disney, Adobe, The New York Times and others, to push AI that respects law and human creativity. Film & Culture Under Pressure: Guillermo del Toro warns AI and consolidation could lead to “cinema illiteracy,” arguing images must connect people, not just be generated. War’s Cultural Cost: Ukraine reports $4.65B in cultural-sector damages from Russia, with thousands of heritage sites hit. Immersive Art Opening: JR’s Pont Neuf “cave” installation finally opens in Paris, using fabric, light and even scent to turn the bridge into an underground experience. Music Industry Growth: Warner Music APAC unveils “Listen Up,” an artist accelerator for Asia-Pacific talent scaling to global markets. Tech Meets Post-Production: Eddie AI integrates with Iconik to speed logging, selects and rough cuts for editors. Local Culture Spotlight: Sue Nyathi’s Netflix success sparks celebration among Zimbabwean creatives.