Tokyo metropolitan police have begun installing new multilingual signs at pedestrian crossings to help internationals in the city. The new signs are meant to make it easier for foreign visitors use button-activated street crossing signals. The effort comes amid a growing number of tourists and as the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games approach. Workers […]
The Philippine Coast Guard welcomed its second Parola-class 44-meter multi-role response vessel, BRP Malabrigo (MMRV-4402) at the Headquarters Coast Guard Ready Force Pier 13, Manila today, December 8. Transportation Undersecretary for Maritime Sector, Felipe A. Judan attended the occasion as the Guest of Honor and Speaker. She was named after the Malabrigo Point Lighthouse situated […]
Investigators in western Japan say a crane-truck driver was playing Pokemon Go on a smartphone when his vehicle hit and killed a woman on a mini-bike. Hiroki Negami, 47, has been charged with negligent driving resulting in death for an accident that occurred in Nagaokakyo, Kyoto Prefecture, in September. Investigators said Negami failed to carefully […]
Philippine Vice President Leni Robredo on Monday vowed to oppose a new authoritarian regime in the country, after political differences with President Rodrigo Duterte forced her to quit the cabinet. “Above all, we will strongly remain vigilant and cautious to prevent another return of any form of dictatorship,” Robredo said on Monday, stopping short of […]
Consumer prices rose at a faster pace in November, compared to the previous month, due to higher mark-ups in prices of alcoholic beverages, tobacco, utility and fuel, government data showed. Inflation accelerated to 2.5 percent in November, compared to 2.3 percent in the previous two months. A Reuters poll predicted a 2.2-percent increase in the […]
Domino’s has dropped plans to use reindeer to deliver pizza in snowy Hokkaido this holiday season because the franchise found it difficult to control the animals. Instead, it said it will introduce “reindeer-ornamented bikes” at some outlets. Since the pizza delivery chain announced the deer-delivery plan last month, it has trained reindeer at Domino Pizza […]
Filipino English Teachers in Japan Global presents “Philippine Festivals in Japan 2016”. Honoring roots. Nurturing Friendships. Date: December, 17, 2016 Hour: 1 to 8 p.m. Location: Kariya Industrial Promotion Center, Aioi Hall For more details, check out the flyer below: Contact: Mariz 090- 9439 -8969
United Filipino Community in Higashiura (UFCH) “Christmas and Get Together Celebration 2016” Date: 25 December, 2016 Time: 1 to 6 p.m. For more details, check out information below:
The country’s best tourism offerings — from food to vacation destinations — were recognized in the first Choose Philippines Awards at the ABS-CBN Dolphy Theatre on Thursday. Cebu bagged the most trophies, winning Best Accommodation for solo travelers (Plantation Bay Resort and Spa) Best Water Form (Kawasan Falls) and Best Festival (Sinulog). City government officials, […]
Come and join the Hibino Minato Christmas Party! More Gifts and Surprises await! Date: 15 December, 2016 Hour: 12 to 3 p.m. Ticket price: ¥500 Contact: Gerry Catubag 090- 6083- 9398
