Jakarta

No green light by Duterte on Veloso, says DFA Secretary

MANILA, Sept. 13  (PIA) -– President Duterte has not given the so-called “green light” to the execution of Mary Jane Veloso.…

ASEAN celebrates its community during 49th anniversary

THE Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), for the first time as an ASEAN Community, observed its 49th anniversary on…

Indonesia bans ships from sailing to Philippines after kidnapping

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Jakarta banned Friday any Indonesian-flagged vessels from sailing to the Philippines, the transport ministry said, after…

Seven Indonesian sailors kidnapped, held hostage: govt

JAKARTA, Indonesia (AFP) -- Seven Indonesian sailors have been kidnapped at sea in the southern Philippines, the government in Jakarta…

Internationally-acclaimed director Cuevas now part of EBC family

(Eagle News) -- London Film Festival’s “best director for a foreign language film” Carlo Jay Ortega Cuevas is the newest…

INCinema’s “Walang Take Two” bags major awards in Jakarta Filmfest

(Eagle News) — The Philippines’ entry from INCinema, “Walang Take Two” has won two major awards from the World Film Awards in…

Indonesia introduces death, chemical castration for paedophiles

JAKARTA, Indonesia(AFP) -- Indonesia's president Wednesday approved tough new punishments for child sex offenders, including a maximum penalty of death…

Philippines’ INCinema entry wins 2 major awards at World Film Awards in Jakarta

  (Eagle News) -- The Philippines’ entry from INCinema, “Walang Take Two” has won the Platinum World Awards and Golden…

Demand for women-only motorcycle taxis soars in Indonesian capital

Indonesia's capital Jakarta is seeing a growing number of transportation services catering exclusively to women, offering better security and comfort…

Indonesians worried after Jakarta attacks

Some Indonesians expressed concern about their safety as the country's capital awoke to a new day on Friday (January 15)…

Islamic State behind Jakarta attack – police chief

  (Reuters) -- Indonesia blamed Islamic State for an attack by suicide bombers and gunmen in the heart of Jakarta…

Explosions and gunfight in central Jakarta leave at least three dead

Several explosions went off and gunfire broke out in the centre of the Indonesian capital Jakarta on Thursday (January 14)…

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