MANILA – President Rodrigo Duterte conferred the Order of Sikatuna, with the Rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Gold Distinction on exiting Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda on Nov. 10.

TOKYO – The 33rd Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) came to an end on Nov. 9 after 10 days of physical screenings and Q&As, and virtual symposia and international guests talks, concluding with an award presentation ceremony held at Screen 7, TOHO Cinemas Roppongi.

Sanrio Puroland, also known as Hello Kitty Land Tokyo, is hoping for backing from fans worldwide to be able to celebrate its 30th year anniversary despite the many challenges it is facing because of COVID-19.

MANILA – The Bureau of Immigration (BI) appealed to the different airlines not to board foreigners bound for the Philippines who do not have the appropriate visas to enter the country.