The prospect of the Philippines having a Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA) with Japan is allowed under the Philippine Constitution, Senator Francis Tolentino said on Sunday, February 12. Tolentino declared the possibility of a Philippines-Japan VFA following President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos...
Tycoon Enrique K. Razon’s Prime Infrastructure Inc. has agreed to restructure its partnership with Leandro Leviste’s Solar Philippines Power Project Holdings, Inc. (SP) that involves three joint venture companies. In a disclosure to the Philippine Stock Exchange, SP said it has entered into a...
House Speaker Martin Romualdez considers the Filipino labor force as a "perfect match" for Japanese society. (PPAB, Unsplash) In an interview with Manila-based journalists Friday, Feb. 10 in Tokyo, Japan, Romualdez reacted to Japanese businesses and employers' commitment to hire more Filipino...
The cross between work and play It’s often hard to choose between a daily driver, family vehicle, or one for exciting trips out of town. Volkswagen Philippines makes that choice a little easer with the new Cross Santana. A stylish and feature-packed vehicle, the Cross Santana is designed for a...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed to support the Philippine government's infrastructure projects that are focused on socio-economic development, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Sunday, Feb. 12. During his state visit in Japan, President...
TOKYO, Japan — The beloved 90s icon of the Philippine roads, Toyota Tamaraw, will be back with a cleaner and better engine and may even come as an electric vehicle, one of its executives said. Toyota Motor Philippines Corporation (TMPC) president Okamoto Atsuhiro In an interview with Toyota...
The MPL Philippines has allowed its teams to pick up players from their MDL Philippines counterparts through mid-season transfers, the league announced through the pre-season press conference on Friday, Feb. 10. (From left) Jaypee, Oheb and Kievj could see a callup from their mother teams in the...
Falling in love suggests a loss of control, just as a fall, synonymous with tumbling, toppling, collapsing, is often a form of giving in to greater forces, such as gravity WRAPPED IN LOVE A playful update on the iconic symbol of affection, the Fall in Love bracelet by Louis Vuitton is a charming...
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia — AirAsia Philippines is increasing its current fleet from 14 to 24 aircraft, expecting to double its passenger load as it re-starts more international routes in 2023. The budget airline will receive 10 additional aircraft this year to boost both passenger and cargo...
A possible reintroduction of the popular 1990s Toyota Tamaraw and the resurgence of the car manufacturing industry in the Philippines are some of the topics that President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. discussed with Japanese officials and investors during a series of meetings on Friday, Feb....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has reiterated President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr.'s stance that the Philippines is a "friend of all and enemy to none" amid the country's apparent security and defense talks with Japan. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (left) and President Ferdinand "Bongbong"...
The proposed Visiting Forces Agreement (VFA)-like pact that's purportedly being explored by the governments of the Philippines and Japan is "a work in progress". House Speaker Martin Romualdez (2nd from left) shakes hands with Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. (Speaker's office) Thus, said...
