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Indonesia expects biggest-ever Eid homecoming of over 190 million people

JAKARTA, Indonesia — Millions of Indonesians are packing bus and train stations, airports and highways as they head to hometowns to celebrate Thursday's Eid al-Fitr festival with family.

Solar Philippines' partner secures loan for Indonesia's largest solar farm

Solar Philippines announced that its Jakarta-based partner has secured a loan to finance the construction of Indonesia's largest ground-mounted solar project.

Indonesia economic growth slows in 2023

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Indonesia's economic growth slowed last year owing to weak exports driven by lower commodity prices, official data showed Monday.

Japan into Asian Cup last 16 as Iraq wins five-goal thriller

Japan cruised into the Asian Cup last 16 on Wednesday, Jan. 24, and a possible date with South Korea, as already qualified Iraq came out on top in a five-goal thriller.

Japan 'worry' as Mitoma misses training ahead of Asian Cup clash

Kaoru Mitoma did not train with his Japan teammates on Monday, Jan. 22, ahead of their Asian Cup group decider against Indonesia, with defender Ko Itakura admitting it was "a worry".

Marcos upbeat on post-Widodo PH-Indonesia ties

President Marcos is confident that Indonesian President Joko Widodo's successor will maintain good relations between the Philippines and Indonesia as the latter is set to leave his office in October this year.

Widodo to Marcos: Consider procurement of Indonesian anti-submarine aircraft

Indonesian President Joko Widodo, who is on a three-day official trip to the Philippines, asked President Marcos’ “support” for the Philippines’ planned purchase of an anti-submarine aircraft that would be deployed in the West Philippine Sea.
 

Widodo seeks ‘special safeguards' from PH on Indonesian coffee

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.
 

PH reiterates plea for Indonesia to pardon Mary Jane Veloso

Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo has reiterated the Philippines' request for Indonesia to grant an executive clemency to convicted overseas Filipino worker (OFW) Mary Jane Veloso. 

Fordago Team from Bohol tops CHRONICS product design tilt in Indonesia

CEBU CITY – Fordago Team from Bohol Island State University (BISU) was crowned grand champion in the CHRONICS 2023, a prestigious product design and ergonomics competition in Indonesia.

Indonesia assures continuous coal supply for PH – Lotilla

Beyond the volume that shall be allocated for its domestic requirements, the government of Indonesia has assured continuous coal supply that can be utilized by the power plants in the country, according to Energy Secretary Raphael P.M. Lotilla.

 

The best Indonesian restaurant in Manila

Treat yourself to unfamiliar but outstanding dishes at this embassy favorite
 

Lucena West 1 Elementary School bags 7 medals in Asian Music Games 2023

LUCENA CITY, Quezon – The Lucena West 1 Elementary School here won seven medals in the junior category of the recent Asian Music Games 2023, a national and international marching band competition in Jember, Indonesia. 

Arroyo's engagements in Malaysia, Indonesia show she still holds sway

Arroyo--currently a deputy speaker in the House--served as Philippine president from 2001 to 2010.

Marcos says participation in ASEAN Summit was 'productive'

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. said his participation in the 43rd Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Summit was productive as he took part in 12 leaders-level meetings.
 

Marcos calls on int'l community to uphold int'l laws over security challenges in the region

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has called on the international community to uphold international laws to address security challenges in the region.

Liza Marcos joins ASEAN first ladies in Indonesian culture, arts tour

First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos has joined other Southeast Asian first ladies to explore a variety of distinctive arts, culinary, customs, and culture of the Indonesian archipelago.

Marcos urges retailers: Bear with price cap; gov’t help underway

President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Monday, Sept. 4, assured rice retailers that the price cap imposed on rice will not last long and that the government is ready to help them shoulder the losses caused by his directive.

 

Marcos to highlight PH stand on South China Sea issue in ASEAN summit

President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. will highlight the Philippines' stand in the South China Sea during the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summits in Jakarta, Indonesia.

Boat with 4 Australians missing off Indonesia, officials say

BANDA ACEH, Indonesia - Rescuers are searching for seven people, including four Australian tourists, who went missing when their boat hit bad weather off Indonesia's Sumatra island, officials said Monday.

2 killed, 21 injured in bus-truck collision in Indonesia's East Java

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- Two people were killed and 21 others injured in a bus-truck collision in Indonesia's East Java province on Wednesday.

Fur-ever after: Indonesians sorry after lavish dog 'wedding' backlash

JAKARTA, Indonesia - Two Indonesian women have apologised after a lavish "wedding" for their dogs sparked a backlash in the middle-income country, where wealth distribution is one of the most unequal in the world.

Indonesia's Mount Merapi erupts, releasing lava up to 1.8 km away

JAKARTA, Indonesia -- One of the most active volcanoes in Indonesia, Mount Merapi, erupted 16 times on Wednesday, releasing incandescent lava up to 1,800 m, according to the Center for Volcanology and Geological Hazard Mitigation (PVMBG).

Manalo off to Jakarta for ASEAN foreign ministers' meeting

Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Enrique Manalo will fly to Indonesia next week to meet with counterparts from other members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) and discuss issues concerning the region.