TOKYO — President Joe Biden arrived in Japan on Sunday (May 22) to launch a plan for greater US economic engagement with the Indo-Pacific, facing criticism even before the programme is announced that it will offer scant benefit to countries in the region. On the second leg of his first Asia trip as president, Biden is to meet with leaders of Japan, India and Australia, the … [Read more...] about Biden in Japan to launch regional economic plan to counter Beijing
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Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’
Bali is back – but so are the tourists’ shenanigans. The Indonesian resort island has seen a rash of reports about badly behaved foreigners since it fully reopened to international tourism in March. Over the past month, a Canadian and a Russian have been deported for public nakedness, a foreign tourist went viral for complaining about beach vendors, and an Estonian pageant … [Read more...] about Bali’s back – but so are the ‘trashy tourists’
Coco Martin tears up at Susan Roces’ wake: ‘Hindi ka namin makakalimutan habangbuhay’
Coco Martin. Image: screengrab from Facebook/Grace Poe Coco Martin was emotional while paying tribute to the “Queen of Philippine Movies” Susan Roces, who was his Lola Flora in “FPJ’s Ang Probinsyano,” at her wake at Heritage Park, Taguig City. The actor spoke about how Roces served as their inspiration in continuing the TV series, admitting that he was taken aback by the … [Read more...] about Coco Martin tears up at Susan Roces’ wake: ‘Hindi ka namin makakalimutan habangbuhay’