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THE DAY IN PHOTOS: January 31, 2023

ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 11:54 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

World War 2 'comfort women' call for justice

Francis R. Malasig, EPA-EFE
Posted at Jan 31 08:21 PM

Narcisa Claveria and Estelita Dy, survivors of the Japanese military's sexual slavery during World War II during a rally in front of the Japanese embassy in Manila Read more »

Remulla: Japanese detainees may have run crime ring from PH

Johnson Manabat, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 31 06:50 PM

Several Japanese nationals may have run 'criminal enterprises' while detained in the Philippines, the DOJ said. Read more »

PH to return 1 of 4 robbery suspects to Japan in coming days

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 31 02:59 PM

One of the 4 suspects believed to be behind a string of robberies across Japan is expected to be returned from the Philippines in the next few days. Read more »

Manila hopes to deport Japan robbery suspects by Feb.

Kyodo News
Updated as of Jan 30 06:09 PM

The Philippines is hoping to deport the suspects behind a string of robberies in Japan by the second week of February, an official said. Read more »

'Luffy' Japan robberies head suspected to be behind Manila fraud ring

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 29 10:35 AM

The suspected 'Luffy' mastermind and three others believed to be behind a string of Japan robberies appear to be senior members of a fraud group, a source said. Read more »

Alleged ringleader of Japan robberies is man detained in Manila

Kyodo News
Updated as of Jan 28 10:56 AM

The alleged ringleader of a string of robberies across Japan is a Japanese national who was arrested in the Philippines. Read more »

Japan burglaries mastermind might be in PH: source

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 26 01:25 AM

The presumed mastermind of a spate of burglaries that occurred across Japan since last year may be in the Philippines, an investigative source said Wednesday. Read more »

Japanese descendants in Palawan lighten up from solar power

Maricar Cinco, Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 26 01:15 AM

The Haradas today comprise about 20 percent of the estimated population of 800 in Sigpit, which is only accessible by boat. Read more »

PH, Japan to tackle economic security in Marcos' Tokyo trip

Katrina Domingo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jan 06 05:00 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday confirmed that he would fly to Japan next month to meet Prime Minister Fumio Kishida. Read more »

Marcos eyes Japan visit in mid-February

Kyodo News
Posted at Jan 05 04:10 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said he may visit Japan in the second week of February to discuss economic and regional security. Read more »

Japanese fighter jets land in Philippines for 1st time since WWII

Kyodo News
Posted at Dec 07 01:39 AM

Two Japanese fighter jets landed in the Philippines on Tuesday for the first time since World War II, as part of cooperation between Japan's Air Self-Defense Force and the Philippine Air Force. Read more »

Marcos eyes Japan state visit early next year: aide

Kyodo News
Posted at Nov 08 04:13 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. could make a state visit to Japan early next year, likely before he makes a similar visit to China, his top aide said. Read more »

Marcos Jr. meets with Japan Prime Minister's special advisor

Rowegie Abanto, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Nov 03 08:43 PM

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met in Malacanang with Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida's special advisor, his office said. Read more »

Sara tackles Mindanao affairs with Kishida in Japan trip

Raffy Cabristante, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Sep 27 07:46 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida discussed their two countries' relations, particularly affairs in Mindanao from where she hails, when they met in Tokyo. Read more »

Japan, Philippines vow to beef up security cooperation

Kyodo News
Updated as of Sep 22 08:56 PM

The leaders of Japan and the Philippines agreed Wednesday their countries will further strengthen cooperation in sectors such as security, energy and infrastructure, according to the Japanese government. Read more »

Sara Duterte to attend Shinzo Abe's state funeral

Joyce Balancio, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 21 11:49 PM

Vice President Sara Duterte will fly to Japan next week to attend the state funeral of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. Read more »

Japan eases travel alert for Philippines, other areas

Kyodo News
Posted at Aug 24 04:24 PM

Japan on Wednesday eased its travel warning over the coronavirus pandemic for 54 countries and a region, including Indonesia and the Philippines. Read more »

Kulturang Pilipino, ipinakilala sa Asia Pacific region 

Annalyn 'Apol' Mabini | TFC News Japan
Updated as of Aug 10 10:26 AM

Kulturang Pilipino, ipinakilala sa Asia Pacific Read more »

PH Senate honors the late Shinzo Abe of Japan

Sherrie Ann Torres, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Jul 27 07:26 PM

The Philippine Senate honored former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe during its Wednesday session. Read more »