Representatives from the media organization IN Diplomacy met with an official from the Embassy of the Republic of the Philippines in Jakarta on October 8, 2026, to discuss bilateral relations, regional cooperation, and media engagement.
The meeting included IN Diplomacy’s Editor-in-Chief, Nomita Dhar, along with team members Alma Amarthatia and Rezkia Maghriby Yoandra. They met with Glenn Joseph D. Teh, who serves as Second Secretary and Consul for the Philippine Embassy. According to a summary of the event, the discussion centered on the relationship between Indonesia and the Philippines, cooperation within the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), and the media group’s reporting on Philippine affairs.
Indonesia and the Philippines are founding members of ASEAN and share a maritime border. The two nations have maintained formal diplomatic relations for over seven decades, collaborating on areas that include trade, investment, security, and cultural exchange. Their diplomatic relationship is guided by their shared membership in the regional bloc.
ASEAN is a 10-member organization that promotes economic, political, security, and socio-cultural cooperation among its Southeast Asian member states. Discussions regarding cooperation within the bloc often cover topics related to the ASEAN Economic Community, regional security challenges, and a unified approach to international relations.
IN Diplomacy is a publication operating under the Sun Media Group, which focuses on diplomatic and international affairs. The role of a Second Secretary and Consul at an embassy typically involves diplomatic functions such as political and economic reporting, as well as providing consular services to citizens residing in the host country.
No specific outcomes or future joint initiatives resulting from the meeting have been announced.
