Japanese actors Kaneko Shunya and Nomura Kota star in the BL (boys’ love) series “Perfect Propose” that is available on streaming platform GagaOOLala . In “Perfect Propose (パーフェクトプロポーズ)," rising actor Kaneko Shunya (金子 隼也) plays the role of Hirokuni Watari, who...
The international community did not go silent on Saturday, March 23, when Chinese troops made yet another water cannon attack on a Philippine vessel traversing the West Philippine Sea. China’s Coast Guard fired water cannon on resupply ship Unaizah May 4 while traversing the waters off...
Japanese Ambassador-designate to Manila Endo Kazuya is excited to witness the “golden age” of the Philippines-Japan Strategic Partnership as he begins his tour of duty in Manila. Japanese Ambassador-designate to Manila Endo Kazuya (Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines screenshot) The...
Japan's new envoy in the Philippines has arrived in Manila. Japanese Ambassador-designate Endo Kazuya landed in the country on Thursday, March 14, to assume the post left by former Japanese ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko. Endo marked his upcoming years-long journey in the Philippines with...
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...
