Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya congratulated Executive Secretary Ralph Gonzalez Recto on his new post and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepen strategic cooperation with the Philippines, saying his appointment reflects “the deep confidence placed in [his]...
TOKYO (AP) — Firefighters and army helicopters were battling a fire Wednesday that has burned through a neighborhood in southwestern Japan and forced more than 170 people to evacuate. At least 170 homes have been damaged or burned down and a man in his 70s was unaccounted for, Japan 's Fire...
The Government of Japan has conferred the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun, to Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri, the highest award given by Japan to a foreign national. Zubiri received the award conferred to him by Emperor Naruhito during the Ceremony of Imperial...
BEIJING (AP) — Less than a month into her term, Japan 's conservative leader has stirred tensions with China by suggesting a Chinese move against Taiwan could prompt a Japanese military response. China objects to the involvement of other countries in Taiwan, notably the United States, which...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) strengthened its security ties with the United States and Japan as their naval and air assets converged in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) for a two-day Multilateral Maritime Cooperative Activity (MMCA), a ranking official disclosed Sunday, Nov. 16. The AFP...
Mitsubishi Motors Philippines Corporation invited us to attend the Japan Mobility Show 2025, where we had the opportunity to see a new concept car unveiled ahead of its global audience. The event served as the stage for the debut of the Mitsubishi Elevance Concept, an electrified crossover that...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) will begin implementing the long-shelved 2017 Cebu flood control masterplan following the devastation caused by Typhoon “Tino”. Developed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) from 2013 to 2017 during former Secretary Rogelio...
Isuzu is innovating new ways to reduce if not completely eliminate emissions from the trucks that serve as the backbone of our logistics industry. These innovations were on full display at this year’s 2025 Japan Mobility Show (JMS). Isuzu Philippines Corporation (IPC) invited us to attend the...
When Japan Mobility Show (JMS) 2025 opens its doors, among the first to present to the public was Toyota Motor Corporation. And being the first, the company certainly set the standard for what to expect. They did more than just unveil new models. They formally introduced what Chairman Akio Toyoda...
Senator Raffy Tulfo has called on the government of Japan to open more employment opportunities for Filipino nurses and transportation workers. Tulfo made the call during the recently-concluded 151st Assembly of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) in Geneva, Switzerland, where he held a bilateral...
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia—President Marcos has cited the urgency to put an end to pressing humanitarian concerns, including the abduction of Japanese citizens. Marcos made the statement during his intervention at the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)-Japan Summit on Sunday, Oct. 26, as...
The Philippines and Japan reaffirmed their deepening partnership in defense, economic, and regional cooperation as President Marcos held his first bilateral meeting with newly elected Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae on the sidelines of the 47th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN)...
