The movie “Hello, Love, Again” is being shown here in Indonesia until this Friday, January 24. It started last week, January 17, and is only playing here for a week. Contrary to its long queues while it was showing in the Philippines and other countries, it received a lukewarm response here in Jakarta. For one,… Read More “Hello, Love, Again” in Indonesia
I don’t make a list of New Year’s resolutions because I know how fleeting one’s resolve can get. Just how light people take New Year’s Resolutions can be seen in their social media posts and responses. Everybody gets a good laugh about it so, I guess that’s alright since everyone’s happy. This year is going… Read More My 2025 New Year’s Resolutions
It’s the new year, and this is the best time to reflect on the past year especially my personal takeaways for the year that was. It’s honestly weird writing about this since I haven’t blogged for so long. I used to blog regularly, but other media got in the way. There are YouTube, Instagram, Tiktok,… Read More 5 Personal Takeaways from 2024
It is important to have a guide to buying farmland. Take it from me who has recently bought a property in Guimaras Island, Philippines. I wish I knew some of the things I do now. Not that I regretted buying the farmland we got. I don’t. But if I was equipped with more knowledge that… Read More Guide to Buying a Farmland
Yes, I got to meet SB19 in Jakarta! It was a welcome opportunity to cover them for TFC News. SB19 composed of Pablo, Josh, Stell, Ken, and Justin is the hottest Philippine Pop Band! Since they debuted in 2018, they have steadily risen to stardom. Despite the pandemic, they continuously reached out to their fans thanks… Read More I Got To Meet SB19 in Jakarta!
The new Philippine Ambassador to Indonesia, Ambassador Gina Jamoralin, presented her credentials to President Jokowi Widodo on June 26, 2023. We now have two Philippine Ambassadors based here in Jakarta. The other one is Ambassador and Permanent Representative (PR) Hjayceelin “Joy” Quintana who formally assumed her post earlier this year. Why are there two Philippine… Read More Why are there Two Philippine Ambassadors in Jakarta?
I was intrigued when I first heard about Barong Batik. The name readily suggests a fusion of Filipino and Indonesian cultures. But, what exactly is Barong Batik? I got to meet the owners and founders of Barong Batik and first-hand learned the story of how the brand came about. Tito Freddy Mercado and Tita Thel… Read More Barong Batik: Fusion of Filipino and Indonesian Cultures
As an expat living in Indonesia, there are certain things that are really necessary for me to stay connected with my loved ones back home. One of the most important is the ability to send money back to the Philippines. That was the main reason I started browsing for services that could help me send… Read More TOPREMIT, An Easier Way to Send Money Abroad
I am finally able to share that I am the TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta. A friend from Seoul, Dr. Joeffrey Calimag, called me last December if I was interested to be the TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta. He is the correspondent based in Seoul. He mentioned the Asia Pacific Head of TFC News is… Read More TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta
My friends and I attended the Indonesia Fashion Week last Friday, February 24, 2023. It was our month’s highlight. The show we attended was “Age of Archipelago”. The title itself speaks of the tone and concept of the show. Indonesian fabrics and designs were showcased, including leather. The only non-Indonesian was from the Philippines, Mr.… Read More Indonesia Fashion Week