More than 17,000 troops from the Philippines and six other countries are set to take part in the 41st iteration of the annual Exercise Balikatan, scheduled from April 20 to May 8. The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) on Tuesday, April 14, confirmed the participation of its counterparts from...
HYBE’s boy band &Team, composed of EJ, Fuma, K, Nicholas, Yuma, Jo, Harua, Taki and Maki, released the official music video for “We on Fire” as all six tracks from their mini-album of the same name are now available on digital platforms worldwide. Built on a trap beat, “We on Fire”...
Malabon City Administrator Dr. Alexander T. Rosete showcased the city’s best practices in digital governance at the 17th International Conference on E-Education, E-Business, E-Management and E-Learning held in Fukuoka, Japan, from April 1 to 4, 2026. During the conference, Dr. Rosete delivered...
Yohan Emmanuel is taking his talent beyond the Philippine stage and onto a global platform, joining Season 4 of Japan’s acclaimed reality competition, Produce 101 Japan: Shinsekai. A native of Cagayan Valley, Yohan is of Filipino and Japanese descent. He discovered his love for performance at a...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan and resource-rich Indonesia agreed Tuesday to deepen economic ties and cooperation in energy security as the two Asian countries face growing uncertainty over oil and gas supplies prompted by the war in the Middle East. “In the wake of the Iran situation, the importance of...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan 's first long-range missile was deployed at a southwestern army camp, officials said Tuesday, as the country pushes to bolster its offensive capabilities. The upgraded Type-12 land-to-ship missiles, developed and produced by Japan 's Mitsubishi Heavy Industries,...
TOKYO (AP) — China announced Monday that it is sanctioning a conservative Japanese lawmaker close to Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, accusing him of “colluding with” separatists in Taiwan, the latest incident that underlines growing tensions between Tokyo and Beijing over the self-governed...
To accelerate the country’s progress toward upper middle-income status, the Philippine government has secured roughly ₱82.4 billion (221.7 billion Japanese yen) in financing from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for two landmark infrastructure projects. Finance Secretary...
The Philippines and Japan on Friday, March 27, signed an exchange of notes for the fourth tranche of loan that Tokyo is extending for the construction of the Metro Manila Subway Project. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan said Wednesday it conveyed regrets to China after authorities confirmed they arrested a Japanese army soldier on suspicion of trespass, a day after China protested over an alleged break-in at its embassy in Tokyo. The case, the latest point of friction in an escalating spat...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said relations between Manila and Tokyo continue to grow because they are "strategic partners" that are both allied to the United States. Kazuya on Tuesday, March 24, attended a high-level forum that celebrated the 70th anniversary of Japan and...
