Japan’s MINISO opens first store in Cebu

Victor Anthony Silva 11/03/2017

Japanese designer brand MINISO finally opened its first store in Cebu City on Friday, more than one year since the retail chain broke into the Philippine market. Mini Depato Corp., the master franchisee of Miniso International in…

Foul weather left one dead in Cebu; Japan–bound flights canceled

Agnes B. Alpuerto, Benjie Talisic, Nestle L. Semilla, Rene Alima 10/23/2017

Typhoon Paolo has already exited the Philippine area of responsibility on Sunday, but the foul weather it spawned left one person dead in the southern town of Argao, while several flights out of the Mactan-Cebu International Airport…

Abe eyes big win as Japan votes under North Korea threats

AFP 10/23/2017

Millions of Japanese braved typhoon conditions Sunday for a snap election likely to hand Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a fresh mandate to revive the world’s third-largest economy and press his hardline stance on North Korea. If pre-vote…

Nearing typhoon brings heavy rain, wind

AFP 10/23/2017

A powerful typhoon barreled toward Japan on Sunday, prompting Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to order his government on alert as millions struggled to the polls for a national election. Typhoon Lan, described as “very large and very…

More PH tourists in Japan seen

Victor Anthony V. Silva 10/12/2017

Japanese officials say easing of visa requirements, more direct flights to fuel tourism growth The Filipino tourism wave in Japan will likely continue. A trend that Daisuke Tonai, Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO) Preparation Office for Manila…

Pyongyang fires missile over Japan

AFP 09/15/2017

  North Korea fired a ballistic missile over Japan and into the Pacific Friday, responding to new UN sanctions with what appeared to be its furthest-ever missile flight amid high tensions over its weapons programmes. The launch,…

Japanese Encephalitis: What you need to know

Agnes B. Alpuerto 09/06/2017

NINE people have succumbed to the Japanese encephalitis (JE) virus since January this year, records from the Department of Health (DOH) showed. The regional DOH office said at least one case of Japanese encephalitis was recorded in…

Up, up and away on a holiday with SilkAir

Tricia Rodrigo 08/15/2017

Looking for a possible destination to spend a well-deserved vacation? Fret not because SilkAir is here to help you achieve your dream vacation. As the regional wing of Singapore Airlines, SilkAir is a full-service premium carrier offering…

A taste of Japan right at the heart of the City

Apple Mae Ta-as 08/11/2017

  DO YOU want to experience excellent Japanese food without having to go to Japan? Here in Cebu City, one only has to know the right place to satisfy one’s cravings for sushi, and more. At the…

Japanese film festival in Cebu Aug. 2 to 6

07/30/2017

FILM lovers will have a chance to watch contemporary Japanese movies for free as the 20th Eigasai Japanese Film Festival in Cebu kicks off this Wednesday, Aug. 2. The film festival will be held at Ayala Center…

Gilas trips Japan, Korea next

Inquirer 07/18/2017

Games Today 11 a.m. – Chinese Taipei B vs Japan 1 p.m. – Atletas All Star Lithuania vs India 3 p.m. – Iran vs Canada 150 5 p.m. – Gilas Pilipinas vs South Korea 7 p.m. –…

Death toll in Japan floods rises to 15

AFP 07/08/2017

Tokyo — The death toll from heavy rains and flooding in southern Japan has risen to 15, media reported yesterday, as rescuers continued work to bring out isolated survivors. Raging rivers overflowing with water and mud have…

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