Strong earthquake jolts Japan; some residents evacuated
A magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook central Japan on Monday and authorities issued a tsunami warning for those living on the west coast. In a Reuters report, it was said that …
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BI releases guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) released new guidelines on Philippine Nikkei-Jin. In a statement, BI Commissioner Norman Tansingco shared that the guidelines, which was also approved by the Secretary of …
P1.4-B proposed budget for President Marcos’ trips
Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman defended the allocation of over P1.4 billion for the Office of the President’s local and foreign missions, including state visits, for the upcoming year. During a …
Canadian intercepted by airport inter-agency
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) shared that the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Drug Interdiction Task Group (NAIADITG) successfully intercepted a female Canadian carrying illegal substances, on Thursday afternoon. In a …
Head, staff at BI detention facility removed from post
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) dismissed the head and staff at their detention facility after it was discovered that a Japanese detainee suspected of masterminding illegal activities in Japan had …
PH to deport 4 detained Japanese involved in robberies
Four Japanese nationals who are believed to have orchestrated a string of robberies while being held in the Philippines have been formally requested to be deported by the Philippine government. …
Ex-Japan PM Shinzo Abe dead after assassination
The 76-year-old former prime minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe, died after being shot in the assassination, NHK and Jiji news agency reported on Friday. “According to a senior LDP (Liberal …
BI warns of trafficking and illegal recruitment scheme for Japan-bound Pinoys
The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has ordered its inspectors deployed in the international airports to strict screen Filipinos departing for Japan, as part of ongoing efforts by the agency to …
Philippines, Japan to conduct joint military exercises
Amid China’s growing presence in the Indo-Pacific region, the Japanese and Philippine defense ministers said on Thursday that they would strengthen security cooperation by holding joint exercises. The deal reached …
PH overcomes COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage – Duque
Department of Health chief Francisco Duque III said the Philippines was already over the COVID-19 pandemic crisis stage. Duque told Dobol B TV that the country’s average daily attack rate …
Properties of PH in Japan not for sale – Locsin
Foreign Affairs Sec. Teodoro Locsin Jr. That he would not allow the sale of Philippine properties in Japan. According to Locsin, he will not sell the blood of the Filipinos …
Japan needs thousands of caregivers: recruitment agency
A recruitment agency said Japan has a strong need for caregivers, so even if there is a ban, Filipino workers are allowed to enter. “They were given a chance to …
‘Twitter killer’ in Japan sentenced to death after killing 9 people
The so-called “Twitter killer” in Japan has been sentenced to death after he killed 9 victims and dismembered their bodies in 2017. Takahiro Shiraishi, 30, admitted that he killed and …
Hontiveros to DFA: Plead to Japan to continue search for 36 missing Filipino seafarers
Senator Risa Hontiveros on Friday asked the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) to plead to Japan to continue the search and rescue operations for 36 missing Filipino seafarers and their …
Japan authorizes Remdesivir as coronavirus treatment
Japan on Thursday approved the antiviral drug remdesivir as a treatment for coronavirus patients, the government said. Japan is the second country to approve remdesivir, next to the United States, …
Only COVID-19 vaccine can bring back ‘normalcy’- UN Chief
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres said Wednesday said a COVID-19 vaccine might be the only solution to bring back “normalcy.” “A safe and effective vaccine may be the only tool that …
2020 Tokyo Olympics schedule postponed to 2021-IOC member
International Olympic Committee member Dick Pound announced the schedule 2020 Tokyo Olympics are being postponed. Pound told USA Today on Monday that the Games likely will be pushed back to …
UP-developed COVID-19 test kit faster, cheaper than Japan’s-FDA
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) said the COVID-19 test kit developed by the University of the Philippines (UP) scientists has a faster running time than that of Japan, Wednesday. …
List of countries with 2019 Novel Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) releases the list of countries that were already affected by the highly contagious and new coronavirus strain from Wuhan, China. CDC called …
New China coronavirus kills one, first case recorded in Japan
Japan confirmed its first case of the new China coronavirus. The virus already killed one person and prompted a travel alert from the US State Department. A man from Kanagawa …
PNR adds Japan-made train with rotating seats, toilet
Philippine National Railways (PNR) has added to its line a new Japan-made train set that has recliner and rotating seats, stowable tables, and even a toilet. With the Kogane train …
‘Flash’ vs. ‘Monster’: Nonito Donaire, Naoya Inoue face off in Japan
Nonito “The Filipino Flash” Donaire and Naoya “Monster” Inoue will face off for the World Boxing Super Series bantamweight championship at Saitama Super Arena in Japan, Thursday, November 7. The …
Duterte returning early from Japan due to ‘unbearable pain’ in spinal column
in President Rodrigo Duterte is cutting short his Japan trip due to an “unbearable pain” in his spinal column Malacañang said Tuesday. The president’s spokesperson Salvador Panelo disclosed the situation …
Japanese marries Badjao woman, transforms Badjao community
Japanese marries Badjao woman and proved love knows no boundaries. The Japanese national Hiromu Matsuda tied the knot with a Badjao Shaima Mokaddam in a traditional Badjao wedding ceremony and …
Malacañang’s ‘melancholic’ farewell message to Emperor Akihito
The Malacañang has sent a “melancholic” message of friendship to Japanese Emperor Akihito, who is abdicating after three decades. Today (Tuesday, April 30), presidential spokesman Salvador Panelo said the Palace …
Blossom season is about to explode in Nikko, Japan
BLOSSOM: Having only two seasons in the Philippines means we don’t really get to see much change in the greenery that surrounds us. It’s always humid and always green, which …