TOKYO – An explosive device thrown at Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at an election rally on Saturday has raised alarming questions about the state of VIP security weeks before Japan hosts G7 leaders.

MANILA, Philippines — After some “issues and concerns” were raised over the conduct of its nationwide “Brigada Eskwela” campaign, the Department of Education (DepEd) said that it would stop recognizing the best implementers of the public school maintenance program for this school year.

TOKYO – A yellow sandstorm covered wide areas of western and northern Japan on Thursday, prompting the Japan Meteorological Agency to warn of possible disruptions to transportation due to poor visibility.

TOKYO – A historic baseball stadium in Tokyo where Babe Ruth played could be demolished, part of a disputed redevelopment plan harshly criticized by environmentalists.

MANILA, Philippines — Fresh graduates are finding it more difficult to land jobs as many of them lack “soft skills” — or those related to empathy, creativity, resilience, and communication — and practical job skills that would have been best honed in face-to-face classes.

MANILA, Philippines — A United States Navy guided-missile destroyer cruised near a Chinese man-made military outpost in the West Philippine Sea on Monday, drawing condemnation from China, which described the warship’s entry into the waters as an “illegal” intrusion.

OSAKA – Two men have been arrested for allegedly harming the business of Japanese beef bowl chain Yoshinoya Co with a video of one of them eating directly from a container of toppings meant for all customers, Osaka police said Tuesday.

TOKYO – Many companies and organizations across Japan held in-person welcome ceremonies for new recruits on Monday, the first day of the new fiscal year.

BOCAUE, Bulacan, Philippines — Despite an anticipated increase in traffic volume with over 400,000 motorists headed for north or south Luzon during the Holy Week break, travel time is expected to be shorter with the recent opening of the first phase of the North Luzon Expressway (NLEx) Connector which remains toll-free.

TOKYO – Renowned Japanese composer and musician Ryuichi Sakamoto has sent a letter to Tokyo Gov Yuriko Koike voicing opposition to a redevelopment plan that would see two historic sports venues demolished and hundreds of trees torn out, saying, “the trees should not be sacrificed.”