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That War and Me (20) The Story of Lieutenant General Shizuo Yokoyama

Part 20 of "That War and Me": the monument honoring President Quirino, the author’s link with former Ambassador Koshikawa, and Lieutenant General Shizuo Yokoyama, who served time at Muntinlupa, and his grandson.
Economy

Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Stake in Ayala, Raising Voting Rights to 20%

Mitsubishi Corporation will invest roughly 44.5 billion pesos more in Ayala Corporation, raising its economic stake to 15% and voting rights to 20%, deepening a partnership spanning over 50 years.
Embassy of Japan

Kitagawa Katsuro Arrives as New Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines

The Embassy of Japan announced on September 18 the arrival of new Ambassador Kitagawa Katsuro, pledging to further strengthen Japan-Philippines ties in the 70th anniversary year.
History

That War and Me (5) National School

Pinoy-Hapon United Foundation (PHUF), a non-profit organization, Honorary Chairman Takeshi Asanuma You are all, I imagine, "citizens of Japan." In April…
History

That War and Me (4) Strafing Attacks

Pinoy-Hapon United Foundation (PHUF), a non-profit organization, Honorary Chairman Takeshi Asanuma On March 13, Shōwa 20 (1945), we were burned out of our…
History

That War and Me (3) B-29 Air Raids on Osaka

Pinoy-Hapon United Foundation (PHUF), a non-profit organization, Honorary Chairman Takeshi Asanuma Those who served in the previous war, the Greater East…
History

That War and Me (2) Events of Shōwa 18

Pinoy-Hapon United Foundation (PHUF), a non-profit organization, Honorary Chairman Takeshi Asanuma On New Year's morning of Shōwa 18, we hung the national…
History

That War and Me (1) The Cradle Song

Pinoy-Hapon United Foundation (PHUF), a non-profit organization, Honorary Chairman Takeshi Asanuma The war we fought, the "Greater East Asia War," ended…
Incidents and Accidents

S Division Criminal Case: Trial Nears Final Stage, Some Defendants Already Given Prison Sentences

The criminal case surrounding S DIVISION HOLDINGS (SDH), a Philippines-based financial company, is proceeding through trial before the 6th Criminal…
Cultural Exchange

Building the “Okinawa Brand” in the Philippines — The Story of PUOA’s Partnership with the Okinawa Industry Promotion Public Corporation

How the Philippine Uchinanchu Okinawa Association (PUOA) and the Okinawa Industry Promotion Public Corporation have partnered on food festivals, cultural events, and diplomatic outreach to build the Okinawa brand in the Philippines.