President Duterte expressed his gratitude to the Japanese government for its assistance to the Philippines amid the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic as he expressed the country's support for Japan during the health crisis. President Duterte (Simeon Celi / Presidential Photo) Malacañang made the...
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Monday, May 17, said Malacañang should stop trumpeting China’s aid and development assistance to the Philippines, saying the country doesn’t owe a huge debt of gratitude to Beijing. Senator Risa Hontiveros (Senate PRIB/MANILA BULLETIN File photo) Hontiveros said...
The “Make It Happen in the Philippines” campaign and the Corporate Recovery and Tax Incentives for Enterprises (CREATE) Act will help foreign investors expand their markets when they invest in the country, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose C. Laurel V told Japanese businessmen. The envoy...
Thirdy Ravena (Photo from San-En NeoPhoenix Thirdy Ravena sent a letter to the PBA a day after the issue surrounding the league’s “draft dodger” rule resurfaced when he signed a multi-year extension with the San-en Neophoenix of Japan’s B.League. PBA commissioner Willie Marcial confirmed...
A remote Japanese fishing town has sparked debate after spending coronavirus relief funds on a giant squid statue that cost nearly $250,000 in a controversial bid to boost post-pandemic tourism. This handout photograph taken on April 2, 2021 and received by AFP from the town of Noto on May 6, 2021...
Photo from Thirdy Ravena's Instagram account Thirdy Ravena’s maiden campaign in Japan’s B.League ended by sitting out the San-En Neophoenix’s 80-75 road loss to the Shinshu Brave Warriors Wednesday, May 5 in Chikuma. Ravena was in uniform but was not inserted by coach Branislav Vicentic due...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko gamely shared his favorite food and places during the last episode of his virtual interaction program, "Hello Japan Special! Kids Ask Ambassador Kaz" on Sunday, April 25, 2021. Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko in the last episode of...
Thirdy Ravena was forced to sit out the weekend matches of the San-En Neophoenix against the Osaka Evessa at home due to an injured left knee. San-En made the announcement hours before yesterday’s game in Toyohashi City, adding that Ravena got the injury during a game against Ryukyu last April...
It's time to show off your cooking skills. Chef Daisuke Suzuki and Japanese Ambassador to Manila Kazuhiko Koshikawa (Photo: @AmbJPNinPH/Twitter) The embassy of Japan in Manila has launched an online cooking competition where the winner can have a chance to dine with the ambassador at his residence....
Manga madness explained, and a couple of titles to read DEDICATE YOUR HEART A cover art from Hajime Isayama's Attack on Titan manga, showing a member of the Training Corps. taking on the Colossal Titan Art and literature converge in manga. The Japanese term refers to “cartooning” or...
Thirdy Ravena (Photo from San-En Neophoenix) Thirdy Ravena and the San-En Neophoenix saw the postponement of their two road games against the Shinshu Brave Warriors in Japan’s B.League due to COVID-19 issues affecting the host squad. San-En was supposed to face Shinshu the weekend matches in...
And a new coffee capsule by this world-famous Swiss company SPEAKING FOR THE JAPANESE Nespresso coffee ambassador Rika Ueno There are four clearly perceived seasons in Japan per year. The Japanese enjoy tasting the ingredients of each season. The sweetness of rice is a taste they have been used to...
