Police in Indonesia say guns used in last week’s terrorist attack in Jakarta were likely to have originated in the Philippines. A group of men detonated a bomb and shot at civilians in the center of the Indonesian capital on Thursday, killing 4 people and wounding 26 others. A group calling itself a branch of […]
from the 234,747 units in 2014, the Chamber of Automotive Manufacturers of the Philippines Inc. (CAMPI) and the Truck Manufacturers Association said. In December 2015 alone, sales reached 26,679 units, up 25 percent from the 21,320 units sold in the same month in 2014. “The year 2015 is yet another milestone year. The industry was […]
The number of visitors to Japan in 2016 will surge 19.0 pct from the previous year to hit another record high of 23.5 million, topping the government’s target of 20 million, according to a recent estimate by major travel agency JTB Corp. The upbeat outlook is attributed in part to a growing number of foreign […]
The Philippine Supreme Court on Jan. 12 declared as constitutional a defense pact that allows American forces, warships and planes to temporarily base in local military camps, in a boost to U.S. efforts to reassert its presence in Asia as China rises to regional dominance. Ten of the 15 members of the high court also […]
The government will open the State Guest House known as Akasaka Palace to the public from Feb. 5 to 18 on a trial basis in preparation for the extension of its annual opening period from April. Designated as a national treasure, the guesthouse in the Moto-Akasaka area of Minato Ward, Tokyo, has until now been […]
An unlimited-ride ticket offered by Japan Railway (JR) companies that can only be used on local and rapid JR trains at present will be utilized on a stretch of the Hokkaido Shinkansen Line when it starts in March, JR firms announced Jan. 5. It will mark the first time the special one-day Seishun 18 ticket […]
A film co-directed by a Filipino bagged the best animated picture at the recently concluded 73rd Golden Globes awards. The film “Inside Out” was co-directed by Filipino Ronnie del Carmen. Del Carmen couldn’t make it to the awards show due to work but he earlier expressed his feelings about the success of his film. “It’s […]
Japan could start using self-defense force in response to Chinese intrusion around the disputed islands. Top government spokesperson Yoshihide Suga explained the Cabinet approved the objective in May last year, saying foreign naval passage into Japanese seas would trigger seaborne policing action. Suga said it stated its warnings against China through diplomatic channels last November […]
The United States (US) on Tuesday welcomed the decision of the Supreme Court to uphold the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement as it would further strengthen its bilateral relationship with the Philippines. “EDCA is a mutually beneficial agreement that will enhance our ability to provide rapid humanitarian assistance and help build capacity for the Armed Forces […]
The Foreign Ministry has decided to require new staff to score at least 100 points on the TOEFL English proficiency test, or at least 7.0 on the IELTS test, beginning in fiscal 2016, so they can be helpful in diplomatic negotiations in English from the start. The requirement will be set for prospective staff scheduled […]
