The Philippine Coast Guard will acquire five additional multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) patterned after BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701). (File photo by PCG) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has supported the allocation of P29.3 billion for the acquisition of five additional multi-role response...
Mobility is certainly taking on new and exciting paths, yet it’s comforting to see that many of these new ideas still involve cars. At the recent Japan Mobility Show, Toyota presented some exciting battery electric vehicles that are hoped to inject some excitement into our daily drives. Land...
The recent Japan Mobility Show, formerly known as the Tokyo Motor Show, has made the rebrand in order to offer an exciting look into the future of not only cars and motorcycles, but a broader range of mobility products, services and technologies. This change is one that is close to Honda’s heart,...
On Sept. 20, the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Ateneo de Manila University (ADMU) successfully conducted the 4th JICA Chair Lecture Series at the ADMU Campus in Quezon City. Titled “Japan’s Experience on Peace Building: Bangsamoro’s Journey to Peace,” the lecture...
RECONSTRUCTED BEAUTY Ozu Castle was accurately reconstructed in 2004 using old photographs, maps, and a model detailing its original structure Walk Japan’s newest tour explores Kochi and Ehime in west Shikoku, one of Japan’s most beautiful yet least visited regions. Walk Japan, a leading...
Leading energy player Aboitiz Power Corporation has inked a memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the Japan Bank for International Cooperation (JBIC) so it can explore ‘transition financing package for its planned power projects – primarily for targeted developments in the renewable energy...
The Philippines should not become the next battleground of world super powers. That is why, Senate Minority Leader Aquilino “Koko” Pimentel III it is critical for the Senate to ensure that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan be an authentic pact that...
Thirdy Ravena continued to shine as the San-En Neophoenix soared to their eighth straight win while Dwight Ramos and his Levanga Hokkaido finally scored their breakthrough win in the 2023 B.League season on Saturday, Nov. 4. Thirdy Ravena and San-En keep the hot streak alive (San-En photo)...
Jaja Santiago’s JT Marvelous prevailed over Jia De Guzman’s Denso Airybees with a hard-earned 23-25, 23-25, 25-16, 25-21, 17-15 victory in the Japan V. League on Saturday, Nov. 4, at the Park Arena Komai. The top seed Marvelous bucked a slow start before emerging victorious in the extended...
AFP public affairs office chief Col. Xerxes Trinidad (Photo: Trinidad) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) welcomed Japan's provision of P235.50 million in grant which will enable the military to acquire coastal radars. The arrangement for the grant, to be provided through the Official...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida boards BRP Teresa Magbanua, a Philippine Coast Guard vessel acquired from Japan, during his courtesy visit at the PCG headquarters in Manila on Nov. 4, 2023. (Courtesy of PCG) Japan has been a dependable partner of the Philippines in securing its maritime...
Admiral Shohei Ishii (right), Commandant of Japan Coast Guard, shakes hands with Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, Commandant of Philippine Coast Guard, during his courtesy visit at the PCG National Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo by Arnold Quill / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Coast Guard...