{"id":11897,"date":"2025-08-25T14:38:13","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:38:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/skinny-green-hippopotamus.82-197-71-20.cpanel.site\/?p=11897"},"modified":"2025-08-25T14:39:46","modified_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:39:46","slug":"friends-of-indonesia-awardees-to-a-lasting-regional-collaboration-and-cross-cultural-exchanges","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/?p=11897","title":{"rendered":"Friends of Indonesia Awardees: &#8220;To a lasting regional collaboration and cross-cultural exchanges&#8221;"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">In another proud moment for Philippine media,\u00a0<strong>TAG Media Group<\/strong>\u2014the publisher of Rising Tigers Magazine, TopNewsAsia, and InCharge Magazine\u2014was once again recognized by the Embassy of Indonesia in Manila headed by His Excellency Agus Widjojo with the esteemed<strong>\u00a0\u201cFriends of Indonesia\u201d Award.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11899\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas5.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Received by Tag Media Group founders <strong>Engr. Grace Bondad Nicolas\u00a0\u00a0and Andrew Troy Nicolas<\/strong> marks the second time TAG Media Group has been bestowed with the honor, this year\u00a0standing out as the only media organization on the list of awardees. Last year, The Manila Bulletin was included. The recognition underscores the group\u2019s unwavering commitment to supporting the Embassy of Indonesia in its advocacy, cultural diplomacy, and various activities over the years.\u00a0It also served as a celebration of TAG Media Group\u2019s dedication to information dissemination and advocacy since 2010.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As co-hosts of the Embassy\u2019s Indonesian Fashion Show with designer Renee Salud at White Space in 2024, TAG Media Group has consistently highlighted and amplified Indonesia\u2019s cultural initiatives, ensuring that its advocacy reaches the Filipino public.<span data-original-tag=\"O:P\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Fashion with a Statement<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">Adding flair to the evening, both TAG Media Group\u2019s representatives graced the event in creations by renowned designer Ronaldo Arnaldo, proving once again that advocacy and lifestyle can seamlessly blend with fashion and elegance.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter size-large wp-image-11898\" src=\"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-1024x683.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"696\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-1536x1025.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-100x67.jpg 100w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-630x420.jpg 630w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-150x100.jpg 150w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-696x464.jpg 696w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-1068x712.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4-1920x1281.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/nicolas4.jpg 2048w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 696px) 100vw, 696px\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>Esteemed Company of Awardees<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">The \u201cFriends of Indonesia\u201d Award also recognized other distinguished organizations and individuals across various sectors:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Government Institution<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Foreign Service Institute (FSI): Ms. Indhira C. Ba\u00f1ares, Executive Director, and Ms. Maria Kristina Bernadette C. Mojica, Training Officer<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Private Sector<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Philippine Coffee Board, Inc. (PCBI): Ms. Pacita U. Juan, Chairperson, and Ms. Goldweene Quetulio, Commissioner<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0International Container Terminal Services, Inc. (ICTSI): Mr. Emilio Manuel V. Pascua, Senior Vice President, CFO, and Chief Risk Officer<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Global Tourism Business Association (GTBA): Ms. Michelle G. Taylan, Founding Chairman and President<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Education<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0Adamson University: Fr. Rafael Eloriaga, CM (VP for Financial Affairs) and Sr. Maruja S. Padre Juan (Director, Office of University Relations)<\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\">\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0University of Perpetual Help, System DALTA \u2013 Calamba Campus: Dr. Analee San Diego (Basic Education Principal) and Mr. Roderick Ulep (University Linkages Director)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\"><strong>A Testament to Lasting Partnerships<\/strong><\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">For TAG Media Group, this award is more than just recognition\u2014it is a testament to a lasting friendship and partnership with Indonesia, founded on mutual respect, advocacy, and cultural appreciation.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-weight: 400\">As the group continues to champion leadership, innovation, and empowerment through its media platforms, the\u00a0<strong>\u201cFriends of Indonesia\u201d\u00a0<\/strong>honor reaffirms its role as a trusted partner in regional collaboration and cross-cultural exchange.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Exciting news awaits you in this latest story!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":11900,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[15,940,14,919],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11897","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","category-events","category-general-interest","category-latest-stories","category-lifestyle"],"pageone_source":{"pageone_source":"Edited PR from RT","author_name":"Aileen De Leon"},"_pageone_source":"Edited PR from RT","zyndk8_nxtgen_metadata":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11897","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=11897"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11897\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/11900"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=11897"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=11897"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/digitalmanila.net\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=11897"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}