Tag: Jakarta

Indonesia to skip New Year fireworks in solidarity with Sumatra flood victims

JAKARTA — Indonesia will scale back New Year celebrations by skipping fireworks in several regions as the country mourns victims of devastating floods and...

Sec. Abalos Clarifies Viral Photo with Fugitive Alice Guo

DILG Secretary Benhur Abalos has clarified the circulating photos on social media, showing him smiling alongside PNP Chief Rommel Marbil and fugitive Alice Guo. In...

Pope Francis and Top Indonesian Imams Call for Unity and Peace

Pope Francis and prominent imams in Indonesia have united in a call for peace. During the Pope's visit to the Istiqlal Mosque in Jakarta, he...

Alice Guo Confirms Death Threat, Seeks Help from Abalos

Alice Guo, dismissed mayor of Bamban, Tarlac, has confirmed receiving a death threat and sought assistance from Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG)...

Pope Francis Meets Refugees During Apostolic Visit to Jakarta

Pope Francis, the head of the Catholic Church, immediately met with refugees from the Jesuit Refugee Service upon his arrival in Jakarta, Indonesia. The Pope...

Stay in touch:

255,324FansLike
128,657FollowersFollow
97,058SubscribersSubscribe

Newsletter

Don't miss

Ridon denies P2M ‘Christmas bonus’ for lawmakers, says funds are for MOOE

BICOL Saro Party-list Rep. Terry Ridon on Friday rejected...

Dozens killed, over 100 hurt in New Year’s Eve bar explosion at Swiss ski resort

AN explosion triggered by a fire during a crowded...

No more truck congestion at San Juanico bridge as ports see smooth operations – PPA

MANILA – Traffic and logistics operations have significantly improved...

Sydney welcomes 2026 with tribute to victims of Bondi attack

SYDNEY, Australia — Sydney ushered in the New Year...

Lawmakers raise concerns over ‘pork’ provisions in proposed P6.7-trillion 2026 budget

MANILA, Philippines — Several lawmakers have raised red flags...