by salefull | Feb 27, 2023 | Featured Article, News
The Japanese ex-soldier who declared war on sexual abuse TOKYO – From childhood, Rina Gonoi dreamed of joining Japan’s Self-Defense Forces (SDF). But as an adult, she has gone to war against the institution over sexual abuse she was subjected to by fellow...
by salefull | Feb 23, 2023 | Featured Article, News
Remains of 4 passengers of fallen Cessna plane found near Mayon crater LEGAZPI CITY — Albay disaster officials confirmed Wednesday night (Feb. 22) that the four people onboard the Cessna plane which crashed near Mayon Volcano were already dead. In a private message,...
by salefull | Feb 22, 2023 | Featured Article, News
Geologist warns of hazards of living in reclaimed areas MANILA, Philippines — An expert in geology and environmental science has warned those planning to purchase reclaimed land, including on any of the multibillion-peso reclamation projects in Manila Bay, to be wary...
by salefull | Feb 21, 2023 | Featured Article, News
Japan to give Ukraine $5.5 bil, host online G7 summit plus Zelenskyy TOKYO – Japan’s Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday announced a new $5.5 billion financial aid for Ukraine and will mark the first anniversary of the war by hosting an online Group of...
by salefull | Feb 20, 2023 | Featured Article, News
N Korea fires short-range missiles; Japan calls for U.N. Security Council meeting SEOUL – North Korea fired two short-range ballistic missiles toward Japan on Monday in its second weapons test in three days that drew quick condemnation from its rivals and...
by salefull | Feb 17, 2023 | Featured Article, News
DFA: Too early to invoke mutual defense treaty The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and a House leader said on Thursday that it might be premature to invoke the activation of the country’s Mutual Defense Treaty (MDT) with the United States following a Chinese...
by salefull | Feb 16, 2023 | Featured Article, News
Kishida pledges to boost child-rearing budget to 4% of GDP TOKYO – Prime Minister Fumio Kishida pledged Wednesday to boost Japan’s budget for child-rearing to 4 percent of the country’s gross domestic product to tackle the falling birthrate, but he...
by salefull | Feb 15, 2023 | Featured Article, News
President Marcos approves adoption of hybrid rice to boost crop yield MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. has agreed to adopt hybrid rice as a better alternative to the inbred variety for increased crop production. According to the...
by salefull | Feb 14, 2023 | Featured Article, News
BOJ’s ‘bazooka’ chief Kuroda stepping down after record tenure TOKYO – Bank of Japan governor Haruhiko Kuroda is stepping down after a 10-year tenure defined by his signature “bazooka” of easy money policies, designed to reboot the...
by salefull | Feb 13, 2023 | Featured Article, News
China harasses Philippine Coast Guard vessel with laser MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) has accused a Chinese coast guard ship of directing a “military-grade” laser at one of its vessels, putting the Filipino crew in danger. The PCG vessel was...
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