Dance moves and deepfakes: Indonesia’s presidential candidates duke it out on TikTok
During the campaign period, TikTok became Indonesians' second-most used source of information on politics, after television, according to a January survey by pollster Indikator Politik Indonesia.....»»
BINIbini: Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates join Pantropiko dance craze
Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates joined Filipina girl group BINI’s “Pantropiko" dance craze in a fun and exciting dance workshop last week in Adlib Dance Studio in New Frontier Theater, Araneta City, Quezon City......»»
BINIbini: Binibining PIlipinas 2024 candidates join Pantropiko dance craze
Binibining Pilipinas 2024 candidates joined Filipina girl group BINI’s “Pantropiko" dance craze in a fun and exciting dance workshop last week in Adlib Dance Studio in New Frontier Theater, Araneta City, Quezon City......»»
TikTok Shop Launches TikTok Shop Business School to Help Digitize Filipino Entrepreneurs
TikTok Shop launched TikTok Shop Business School, a comprehensive one-day program for Filipino entrepreneurs that aims to equip them with the skills to grow their businesses in the digital sphere. The full-day program, which 50 TikTok Shop entrepreneurs attended, was comprised of master classes on Corporate Strategy and Business Model with Kim Lato, Founder and […].....»»
Indonesia: Candidates Speak Out on Human Rights
(Jakarta) - Two of the three Indonesian presidential and vice presidential candidates responded to a questionnaire.....»»
On ‘Sinulog dance trend’: Basilica wants to keep the tradition
CEBU CITY, Philippines — “Appropriateness.” This was the comment of a friar from the Basilica Minore del Santo Niño on the ‘Sinulog dance trend’ that has been circulating on social media, specifically on TikTok. Fr. John Ion Miranda, one of the priests at the Basilica, made this comment on the “Sinulog dance trend” that is.....»»
DICT: Deepfakes, AI red flags as 2025 polls near
Deepfakes and artificial intelligence (AI) are a risk as the May 2025 midterm elections approach, according to the Department of Information and Communications Technology......»»
Streetboys nag-reunion para sa kanilang 31st anniversary: Iconic!
FEELING senti ang mga fans ng all-male dance group na Streetboys na nag-celebrate ng kanilang 31st anniversary ngayong taon. Kasunod ito ng kanilang reunion perfomance sa “THE SIGN ’90s Showdown” benefit dance concert na ginanap sa Aliw Theater, CCP Complex sa Pasay City. Wala ang original Streetboys members sa naturang dance concert na sina Vhong.....»»
TikTok Trend: ‘In the Philippines we don’t say…’
CEBU CITY, Philippines– A proud Filipina mother, could not resist joining the latest TikTok trend “In the Philippines we don’t say “with her daughter. With her phone and the wits of her daughter, their TikTok video is making rounds online. Five-year-old, Aliyah Amel Valero was narrating the Filipino quirks and expressions of people when.....»»
TikTok facing ban in America; penalized $384 million in Europe
The US House of Reps has passed a bill to ban TikTok unless it cuts ties to Communist China. Chinese parent ByteDance must sell TikTok to another nationality in six months or be shut down......»»
China s Xi lauds ties with Indonesia during president-elect visit
Chinese President Xi Jinping praised China's strong ties with Indonesia during a meeting Monday with President-elect Prabowo Subianto. Xi laid plans for regional peace and affirmed China's commitment to deepen maritime cooperation with Indonesia.State broadcaster CCTV reported that Xi told Prabowo that bilateral ties "have entered a new stage of jointly building a community with a shared future." He also added t.....»»
Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupts again, no reported casualties
AGAM, Indonesia — Indonesia’s Mount Marapi erupted again on Sunday, spewing smoke and ash high into the air, but no casualties were reported. The Marapi Volcano Observation Post in West Sumatra province recorded an eruption with an ash column about 1,300 meters (4,265 feet) high from its peak, followed by ash rain. Sprays of ash.....»»
Indonesia International Open 2024 10-ball title JEFFREY IGNACIO TINALO SI HK-BORN FILIPINO ROBBIE CAPITO
MANILA—Ginapi ni Jeffrey Ignacio ang Filipino na ipinanganak sa Hong Kong na si Robbie Capito, 10-3, Huwebes, Enero 25 para pamunuan ang Indonesia International Open 2024 sa Jakarta, Indonesia. Tinalo ni Ignacio si world number 1 Francisco Sanchez Ruiz ng Spain, 10-6, sa semifinal habang dinaig ni Capito si Jonas Magpantay ng Pilipinas, 10-7, para ….....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
Indonesia s Prabowo Likely to Keep Close Ties With China
Taipei, Taiwan - Defense Minister Prabowo Subianto, once a fierce critic of China, has emerged as the likely winner of Indonesia's presidential election. His presumed victory, analysts say, is unlikely to lead to any major shifts in the Southeast Asian nation's relations with Beijing.However, concerns about work safety and environmental pollution linked to Chinese investments, as well as Beijing's claims in the.....»»
Philippines, Indonesia agree to boost ties
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The leaders of the Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen bilateral ties. Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received in the morning by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos during a three-day official visit in Manila. After the meeting in the presidential palace, Widodo said during a news conference that he discussed with Marcos ways to e.....»»
Philippines, Indonesia seek to strengthen cooperation for energy security
MANILA, Jan. 10 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines and Indonesia on Wednesday agreed to strengthen energy cooperation to safeguard energy security. Energy ministers of the two countries signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) on energy cooperation at the presidential palace in Manila, where Indonesian President Joko Widodo was received by his Philippine counterpart Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos. Widodo arrived i.....»»
Indonesia in final stretch ahead of world’s biggest single-day election
As Indonesia prepares for the February 14 presidential election, there are concerns of democratic backsliding under President Jokowi.....»»
Tulfo over Sara in surveys for 2028 presidential race
Two survey firms, OCTA Research and Pulse Asia, revealed that early presidential frontrunner Vice President Sara Duterte is now slightly edged out by broadcaster turned Senator Raffy Tulfo if both contend for the 2028 presidential race......»»
Pulse Asia confirms survey showing Raffy, Sara lead in 2028
Polling firm Pulse Asia confirmed on Tuesday night that it had conducted the pre-electoral surveys showing Filipinos’ preference for presidential and vice presidential candidates in the 2028 national elections......»»
How did five presidential bets get identical votes in Manila precincts?
Five presidential candidates got identical votes in the capital city Manila in Election 2022. That’s another proof of cheating that must be averted in future balloting......»»