The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance the safeguarding of public properties and assets from disasters. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund has finalized a...
(L-R) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. shake hands with Japan’s State Minister of Defense Miyazawa Hiroyuki when they met during the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia on Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo by DND)...
Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo are among the top travel destinations in Japan. If you've been dreaming of exploring Okinawa, Sapporo, Akita, and other parts of Japan, seize the opportunity with the Japan Explorer Pass offered by Japan Airlines (JAL). The JAL Explorer Pass provides a straightforward and...
Japanese rock band X Japan has announced that their bass player Heath has passed away after battling colorectal cancer. The belated announcement was released on Nov. 18 through X Japan’s (エックス・ジャパン) public relations agency. X JAPAN (from left to right) PATA...
The Philippines and Japan confirmed to work closely on issues in the East and South China Seas and other areas of common concern. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
Tokyo has always been known for its good food, pop culture, and efficient public transportation, making the megacity friendly to tourists— professionals and first-timers alike. As you get the hang of the train lines or enjoy this urban jungle while you walk along its wide pavements, it's...
The Philippine and Japanese governments inked on Friday, Nov. 10, an agreement that will ensure the sustainable urban development of Metropolitan Davao and its areas in the Davao Region. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...
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...
