Category: People

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Carlos Yulo Wins Gold in Vault at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastic World Championship

October 27, 2025
Carlos Yulo Wins Gold

Carlos Yulo wins Gold in Vault. Headlines after headlines of “Carlos Yulo Wins Gold” came out just minutes after Armenia’s Artur Davtyan’s score was shown on the large screen at the Indonesia Arena. My Facebook live update was already typed, ready for the post button to be pressed. While I was sitting in the Media… Read More Carlos Yulo Wins Gold in Vault at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastic World Championship

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Carlos Yulo Wins Bronze in Field Exercise at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastic World Championship

October 25, 2025
Carlos Yulo Wins Gold

Two-time Olympic Gold Medalist Carlos Yulo bagged the Bronze medal in the Field Exercise at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastics World Championship 2025 in Jakarta on October 24, 2025. Yulo ended his Floor Exercise to loud applause from the audience at the Indonesia Arena in Gelora Bung Karno (GBK) stadium. He earned the score 14.533,… Read More Carlos Yulo Wins Bronze in Field Exercise at the 53rd FIG Artistic Gymnastic World Championship

— Filipinos in Indonesia —

Beyond Borders Beyond Talent: Regional Cooperation

May 19, 2025
Business Meeting conducted in Jakarta

The Philippine Business Club of Indonesia (PBCI) hosted “Beyond Borders Beyond Talent: Rethinking Regional Cooperation in a Hyperconnected World” on May 15, 2025 in Central Jakarta. PBCI organized this business gathering with Prime Talents and PeopleMatter PH. Matarim & Taira S. Law Office provided the legal background of doing business and hiring talents. Charge D’Affaires… Read More Beyond Borders Beyond Talent: Regional Cooperation

— Filipinos in Indonesia, Living in Indonesia —

Why are there Two Philippine Ambassadors in Jakarta?

June 27, 2023
Philippine Ambassadors 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?

— covid19, People —

A Tale of Love and Friendship between Two Cities: Daejeon and Iloilo

April 7, 2020

Published in Korea.net: COVID19 Outbreak Boosts Friendship between Korean, Philippine Families These days, the cold breeze has become gentler and shows the beginnings of the colors of spring. In no time, some leafless trees and bushes will once again turn into colorful sights. But before all the other spring colors come out, the white magnolias… Read More A Tale of Love and Friendship between Two Cities: Daejeon and Iloilo

— covid19, Filipinos in South Korea, Living in South Korea —

Amidst the Corona Outbreak, Filipinos in Daegu Remain Calm and Optimistic

March 11, 2020

published in Korea.net There are around 2,000 Filipinos registered with the Korean Immigration living in Daegu. This number does not include marriage migrants who have settled there and have acquired Korean citizenship. When news that Daegu was becoming the epicenter of the corona outbreak here in Korea came out, I started reaching out to my… Read More Amidst the Corona Outbreak, Filipinos in Daegu Remain Calm and Optimistic