As the Philippines and Japan agreed to strengthen their ties in various areas, the two governments also reached mutual positions on issues concerning the region, such as war, abduction, and sea tensions. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio meet on...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has welcomed the possible visit of Japanese legislators to the Philippines, saying this would further broaden the long-standing good relations between the two countries. House Speaker Martin Romualdez and the flag of Japan (Speaker’s office, unsplash) This, after...
Japan has lauded the Philippines for its "constructive response" when the latter deported on Tuesday two Japanese fugitives wanted for strings of robberies and fraud. The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement after its recent request to the Philippine government for the early deportation of...
Japan said concerns being raised by the Filipino "comfort women" have been addressed by its government, including recognition of the Imperial Japanese Army's atrocities and reparation claims. In a statement, the Japanese Embassy in Manila made remarks on the various calls made by the surviving...
Consul General Ishikawa Yoshihisa, of the Japan Consul General Office in Davao, committed to support the military’s peacekeeping initiatives in Mindanao. Photo: Western Mindanao Command / WestMinCom Ishikawa made the pledge when he visited the headquarters of the Western Mindanao Command...
The case of Japanese fugitives, including the one known as "Luffy," will not affect President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s official working visit to Japan on the second week of February Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Assistant Secretary for Asian and Pacific Affairs Neal Imperial said...
At Jorge Mendez’s restaurant, private dining becomes refreshingly communal WHEN IT RAINS The marvelous sauce of the amaebi being poured Thanks to Filipino diners and our newfound appreciation for high-quality food as well as innovative chefs coming to the fore, the private dining sector has been...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is currently enjoying Boracay Island's white sand beaches. In a series of Twitter posts that started on Monday, Jan. 9, Kazuhiko shared his experiences on the Visayan island, which he described as "a sight to behold." "Its white sand and...
Japan believes that the "new dawn for the Philippines' transportation story" is now "on the horizon" as a new subway project that will connect the north and the south of Metro Manila comes into effect. Matsuda Kenichi, Japanese Embassy in the Philippines minister and deputy chief of mission, made...
The secret to winning big at the foremost resort and casinos of the Entertainment City lies in these restaurants and dishes By POCH EULALIA As the dealer waits for your decision, you take a look at the three cards you’ve been dealt with. Each card represents Manila’s finest and hottest...
TO LASTING FRIENDSHIPS UAE’s Ambassador Mohamed Obaid Alqataam Alzaabi leads the cutting of the ceremonial cake with esteemed guests It’s been pretty exciting but nothing says bigger, bolder, and brighter as the holiday season and the end of another year draw near. At the beginning of 2022, I...
From the penchant for holiday gift-giving shared by both Filipinos and the Japanese, here’s a curated list of exceptional presents Mitsukoshi BGC is perfect for Christmas in the Philippines. The opening of their first building in the Philippines, with the brand dating back to 1673 in Tokyo,...
