— Filipinos in Indonesia, Living in Indonesia —

Why are there Two Philippine Ambassadors in Jakarta?

June 27, 2023

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?

— Living in Indonesia —

ASEAN Gallery at the ASEAN Headquarters

April 14, 2023

I got to know about the ASEAN Gallery at the ASEAN Headquarters when I first reported about the new Philippine Ambassador and Permanent Representative to the ASEAN Mission. That was very memorable because that was my very first report as the TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta. I got the chance to see the artworks inside… Read More ASEAN Gallery at the ASEAN Headquarters

— Living in Indonesia —

12 Catholic Churches in Jakarta

April 4, 2023

Even though Indonesia is a predominantly Muslim country, there are Catholic churches in Jakarta for the faithful. I am sharing these churches to guide you especially when you want to do Visita Iglesia on a Holy Week. Jakarta Cathedral (Gereja Santa Maria Pelindung Diangkat ke Surga) The Cathedral is dedicated to the Virgin Mary, so… Read More 12 Catholic Churches in Jakarta

— Living in Indonesia —

Exploring Masjid Istiqlal

March 29, 2023

It is the Ramadan Season for Muslims so I went about exploring Masjid Istiqlal, the biggest mosque in South East Asia. Since I am living here in Indonesia surrounded by a predominantly Muslim population, it is but fitting to see the core of their daily life, their faith. Masjid Istiqlal is located here in Jakarta.… Read More Exploring Masjid Istiqlal

— Living in Indonesia —

TFC News Correspondent for Jakarta

March 26, 2023

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

— Culture, Living in Indonesia —

Indonesia Fashion Week

March 1, 2023

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

— Holidays/Events/Festivals, Living in Indonesia —

United Nations Day at Jakarta Intercultural School

February 18, 2023

The Jakarta Intercultural School (JIS) recently celebrated its United Nations Day or UN Day for its High School students. JIS is the biggest international school here in Jakarta that caters to preschool until Grade 12 across several campuses. Because of this, the activities for preschool and elementary, Middle School, and High School are independent of… Read More United Nations Day at Jakarta Intercultural School

— Living in Indonesia —

Renewal of KITAS in Jakarta

February 1, 2023

Every year, we have to process the renewal of our KITAS here in Jakarta. All foreigners living here in Indonesia have to have KITAS or the Kartulzin Tinggal Terbatas. It is the Residency Permit issued by Immigration to all foreigners living or working here in Indonesia. We are thankful to the staff in my husband’s… Read More Renewal of KITAS in Jakarta

— Living in Indonesia —

Sarinah Mall in Jakarta

September 30, 2022

If you want to check authentic and high-quality Indonesian products, go to Sarinah Mall in Central Jakarta. The building is the flagship store of the state-owned company, PT Aviasi Pariwisata Indonesia, and it houses Indonesian retail products. I am glad my husband and I visited this place. This isn’t so far away from our apartment… Read More Sarinah Mall in Jakarta

— Living in Indonesia —

Silver-Painted Beggars in Jakarta

August 20, 2022

The first time my first son saw the silver-painted beggars in Jakarta, he immediately looked them up on the internet. They are apparently all over the streets in Jakarta. Well, we see them mostly in South Jakarta. My son was intrigued and felt pity for them. It is the toxic paint that they cover their… Read More Silver-Painted Beggars in Jakarta