TOKYO/OSAKA – The “Love the Philippines Mega Fam Trip 2024” brought together more than 70 Japanese participants from both West and East Japan from Oct. 23 to 27 for a carefully curated tour of the Philippines.

TOKYO – The main cast of “Gladiator II” premiered the highly anticipated sequel at the Tokyo International Film Festival (TIFF) on Nov. 5, marking the film’s Asian debut and its selection as the festival’s first-ever centerpiece.

TOKYO – Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba said the Japanese government is prepared to offer “all possible assistance” to the Philippines following the damage inflicted by Severe Tropical Storm Kristine (international name Trami) across Luzon and Visayas provinces last week.

Janine Gutierrez represented Lav Diaz’s four-hour black-and-white Philippine drama “Phantosmia,” featured in the festival’s World Focus section of the prestigious cinematic event.