MANILA/TOKYO – Kapamilya star Jodi Sta. Maria is spreading the word of hope amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

When people think of Kinosaki in Hyogo Prefecture, they think of onsen (hot springs) due to the town being known for its seven public bathhouses located throughout the area. But for Toyooka, the downtown district, what instead comes to mind are luxury handbags.

TOKYO – Tokyo Governor Yuriko Koike is urging Filipino residents in Japan to practice COVID-19 safety measures to avoid furthering the spread of the pneumonia-causing virus.

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.