TOKYO/MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida held a telephone talk with presumptive Philippine president Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Friday to congratulate the latter on his win in the May 9 elections.

TOKYO – Japan will begin accepting pre-arranged small group tours from the United States, Australia, Thailand and Singapore as a trial later this month, the Japan Tourism Agency said in a press release on Tuesday.

MANILA – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Friday congratulated Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. following his victory in the Philippine presidential election last Monday.

TOKYO – The Manny Pacquiao Foundation has joined forces with H3 Co., Ltd. to host its first charity marathon event to help children who are in dire conditions in the Philippines.