More Metro Manila schools suspend face-to-face classes, shift online on 2nd day of transport strike

Several Metro Manila universities shifted to online classes or remote learning arrangements on Thursday as transport groups continued their strike for a second consecutive day. The disruptions were triggered by protests from Manibela and other transport organizations over high fuel prices and what they described as insufficient government relief. Schools Adopting Remote Learning A number … Read more

Online Taxi Passenger Sex Assault: Police Investigate

The Rise of Mobile Safety Concerns: How Ride-Sharing Apps are Redefining Personal Security A recent surge in reported incidents, including a highly publicized case of inappropriate behavior by passengers in ride-sharing vehicles in Jakarta, Indonesia, highlights a growing and often overlooked vulnerability in the on-demand economy. While ride-sharing apps like Gojek have swiftly taken action … Read more

Luhut Rejects Toba Pulp: Forest Damage in Tapanuli

Indonesia is facing a reckoning. A recent surge in scrutiny over PT Toba Pulp Lestari (TPL) – and the vehement denials from Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment Luhut Panjaitan regarding alleged ownership – isn’t simply a localized dispute. It’s a symptom of a broader, systemic challenge: balancing economic development with environmental preservation, and … Read more