As the ambassador-designate of Japan to the Philippines, Endo Kazuya had a startling discovery about Filipinos—their love for Japanese anime and pop culture. (From left) Japanese Ambassador-designate Endo Kazuya and former Japanese envoy to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko (Photo...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) revealed on Monday, March 11, that the two Filipinos rearrested over the death of an elderly Japanese couple in January could face double murder charges, depending on the results of the investigation. Foreign Affairs Undersecretary Eduardo De Vega...
CEBU CITY – A Japanese was arrested for allegedly committing lewd acts inside an airplane bound for Cebu. The incident happened inside an aircraft from Manila on Thursday, March 8, said Police Lt. Col. Christian Torres, spokesperson of the Lapu-Lapu City Police Office. The complainant was a...
DAVAO CITY – The Davao City government is hopeful that Philippine cinema will one day carve out its niche in Japan as the Japanese Film Festival 2024 here kicked off at SM City in Ecoland on Friday, February 23. Committee on Education, Science, and Technology, Arts and Culture head Councilor...
Japanese firm Tokai Corporation is beefing up its shareholdings in Filipino-listed firm Repower Energy Development Corporation (REDC), which is into development of various renewable energy (RE) projects in the country. Tokai first subscribed into 65 million common shares of REDC, and that warranted...
When we watch certain movies, old memories are easily whisked down our way as we put ourselves in the shoes of the characters. It could be that they’re facing problems we’ve faced before or we place ourselves in their position to take in the story. Several filmmakers over the years have managed...
Thirdy Ravena’s San-En climbed to the top of the Japan B.League standings, while Dwight Ramos delivered a season-high performance in Hokkaido’s loss against separate foes on Wednesday, Jan. 31. Dwight Ramos of the Levanga Hokkaido (Levanga Hokkaido) The Filipino shooting guard and younger...
Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano said that the Filipino woman, who was arrested last week over the killing of a Japanese couple in Tokyo, is in “good condition.” This information has been relayed to the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) so it can coordinate with the family...
The Department of Agriculture has revealed that it will push for increased market access during its forthcoming meeting with the Japanese government in the second quarter of this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines-Japan Joint Committee on Agriculture is...
There were no Filipino onboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) flight that caught fire at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo after a collision with a second aircraft, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said on Thursday, Jan. 4. An official looks at the wreckage of a Japan coast guard plane on the tarmac at...
Attention, bookworms. This is not a drill but a holiday dream come true, as the second Fully Booked x Kinokuniya officially opened its store at SM Mall of Asia. If books alone aren't enough to entice you to visit this newest store, we're giving you three more reasons to go there. Lots of Studio...
As 2023 draws to a close and Filipinos wrap up their final travel plans for the year, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko offered his two cents as to why his country registered the highest arrival of Filipino tourists among Southeast Asian countries. People walk through...
