There are currently no Filipinos affected by the violent protests that erupted in Indonesia over the week, the Philippines Embassy and Consulate said. In a statement on Sunday, Aug. 31, the Philippine Embassy in Jakarta and the Philippine Consulate General in Manado reported that they have not...
The Philippine Army (PA) and Indonesian Army kicked off Wednesday, July 16, a bilateral training exercise aimed at enhancing both nations’ territorial defense. The Training Activity (TA) “Dolphine” XVII-2025 focuses on four critical special operations capabilities namely urban warfare,...
President Marcos has thanked the Indonesian government for the return of Mary Jane Veloso, who arrived in Manila Wednesday morning, Dec. 18. Filipino death row inmate Mary Jane Veloso (AP Photo/Slamet Riyadi) "We take this opportunity to extend our gratitude to the Indonesian government and to all...
The Philippines will not make any announcement on the expected arrival of convicted drug courier Mary Jane Veloso to the country "until everything is settled." President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (MB File Photo | Noel B. Pabalate) President Marcos made the statement as he appealed to respect...
An Indonesian training ship is sailing to Manila and will arrive in the Philippines next week, Oct. 15, to show Jakarta's commitment on various maritime agreements with the country. KRI Bima Suci will dock at the Port of Manila until Oct. 18 as part of the year-long celebration commemorating the...
There is no official request yet from the Indonesian government regarding the prisoner swap involving dismissed Bamban, Tarlac mayor Alice Guo, or Guo Hua Ping, and Australian drug trafficker Gregor Johann Haas, who is wanted in Indonesia, the Presidential Anti-Organized Crime Commission (PAOCC)...
Ayala-led ACEN Corporation and its offshore partner firm PT Barito Renewables Energy Tbk (Barito Renewables) are poised to accelerate the commercial development of wind farm projects with 320-megawatt aggregate capacity across three project-sites in Indonesia. In a statement to the media, the...
Ambassador Agus Widjojo of the Indonesian Embassy The Indonesian envoy, led by Ambassador Agus Widjojo visited the head office of the Manila Bulletin (MB) in Manila on June 10, 2024. The delegation was warmly received by MB President and Vice Chairman Emilio Yap III, with some of the publication...
(L-R) Philippine Coast Guard commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan and Indonesian Coast Guard director of sea operation First Adm. Basri Mustari (Courtesy of PCG) The Indonesian Coast Guard (BAKAMLA) engaged the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) in discussions to explore avenues for collaboration,...
Indonesian President Joko Widodo asked for the Philippines’ support on “special safeguard measures” on Indonesian coffee products during his bilateral meeting with President Marcos in Malacañan Palace on Wednesday, Jan. 10. Indonesian President Joko Widodo delivers his statement after...
GENERAL SANTOS CITY – A Coast Guard officer and several of his personnel were placed under investigation after Indonesian nationals went missing while under their custody for violating immigration laws. Capt. Michelle Ursabia, chief of staff of the Coast Guard District Southern Mindanao, has...
An Indonesian businessman has donated close to P42 million to the Philippines and committed to further help the country in building low-cost housing for Filipinos. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets Indonesian businessman Dato’ Sri Tahir in Malacañang on May 30, 2023. (RTVM...
