The Ertiga Hybrid is Suzuki's stylish seven-seater compact multipurpose vehicle (MPV). The Ertiga Hybrid remains a standout with its stylish exterior that exudes a strong and robust character. When it comes to looks, the Ertiga Hybrid remains a standout with its stylish exterior that exudes a strong and robust character. "The Ertiga Hybrid can accommodate up to seven passengers with comfortable seating, which is perfect for those long trips and even for just those city drives in the metro. The Ertiga Hybrid is a practical solution to any travel necessity," said Norihide Takei, director and general manager for Automobile of Suzuki Philippines.

Projection mapping allows images to be displayed on surfaces such as walls and buildings that's widely used for entertainment, and Japan is now leading the world in finding new uses for this technology. On construction sites and in hospitals, projection mapping is making work safer and more accurate. We visit a major highway tunnel project in the Tohoku region, where images from data on rock strengths and weaknesses are projected onto the rock face to aid with explosive placement. And in the operating room, we see how images projected onto affected organs guide the surgeon's hand. VIDEO BY MINISTRY OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS OF JAPAN

MORE PARTNERSHIPS President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (right) and Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese sign the Joint Declaration on Strategic Partnership between the Philippines and Australia at Malacañang on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023. Under a strategic partnership, the countries will seek to expand cooperation in several areas, from defense and security to climate change and education. A strategic partnership is the highest level of bilateral ties that Australia has had with the Philippines. The event was watched by Marcos, Defense Secretary Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. and Australian Defense Minister Richard Marles. Aside from the strategic partnership, other documents signed Friday include the Memoranda of Understanding on Work and Holiday Visa Arrangement and on National Soil Health Strategy.

Rescue workers were alerted to Tai Po after multiple cars broke down near the tunnels of Tai Po Market Station on Friday morning. Due to the effects of the heavy torrential rain, multiple locations in Hong Kong were heavily flooded and became submerged. The underpass near the Tai Po Market Station was also heavily flooded, with two taxis, a truck, and one seven-seater sedan trapped in the flooded low-lying road after stalling in the deep water. Firefighters and traffic police were alerted to the scene and rescued the drivers by rappelling into the flooded underpass. No injuries were reported.

Marcos hits ‘dangerous’ use of coast guard shipsMarcos Jr urges ASEAN leaders to take actionJAKARTA – With Beijing’s muscle-flexing in the South China Sea becoming more brazen, President Marcos has called on leaders of East Asia to act on the “dangerous use” of the coast guard and maritime militia vessels by the Chinese. We must oppose the dangerous use of coast guard and maritime militia vessels in the South China Sea. We continue to support freedom of navigation and overflight, and the rules-based international order in the South China Sea,” he said. He has also recognized New Delhi’s effort to support the regional bloc in calling for peace and stability in the South China Sea. That alone means they wanted to extend their territory not just to the entire South China Sea but even beyond,” Teodoro said.

Alarm raised over 3 million drop in school enrolleesKindergarten students introduce themselves during the first day of classes at Pinyahan Elementary School in Quezon City on August 29,2023. MANILA, Philippines — ACT Teachers party-list Rep. France Castro expressed alarm over the three million drop in the number of enrollees for this school year, calling on Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte to explain the worrisome trend. Based on the Department of Education’s Learner Information System (LIS), the total number of enrolled students as of Sept. 6 is 25.9 million, or three million short of DepEd’s 28.8-million enrollment target for school year 2023-2024. Once LIS closes after the first month, schools will employ child-find procedures to determine reasons for not returning to school,” he said. Meanwhile, the National Nutrition Council (NNC) said children aged 2 have been left out of the government’s national feeding program.

Due to severe road flooding and adverse weather, KMB announced it will suspend the daytime routes services on Friday until further notice. The Observatory Headquarters has recorded an hourly rainfall of 158.1 mm between 11 pm (Sept 7) and midnight, the highest in 139 years. Services of all KMB and Citybus late-night and overnight bus routes on late Thursday were suspended as affected by the heavy rain and severe flooding. Trains between Whampoa Station and Kwun Tong Station are suspended, while trains between Kwun Tong Station and Tiu Keng Leng Station have to operate at 12-minute intervals. Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu said he was very concerned about the severe flooding across the city and has instructed all departments to respond with all-out efforts.

Apple's shares fell 2.8 percent in premarket trading following a 3.6 percent decline on Wednesday in New York. Meanwhile, China Mobile (0941) said it will continue partnering with Apple to sell the upcoming iPhone 15 series on contract, denying a rumor the state-run telecom giant will no longer offer the latest iPhones. Despite the ban, some mainland handset dealers have reportedly started recruiting commissioners to flip the first few batches of the iPhone 15 series for quick profits. They expect to gain from HK$300 to over HK$1,000 from selling an iPhone 15 Pro and HK$800 to over HK$3,200 for an iPhone 15 Pro Max. SMIC's shares dropped by 7.6 percent yesterday.

AUG. 26, 2023 was a proud Filipino moment in Hokkaido Japan as Mang Inasal founder and DoubleDragon Corp. Chairman Edgar "Injap" Sia 2nd, Jollibee founder and DoubleDragon Corp. Co-chairman Tony Tan Caktiong, Niseko Mayor Kenya Katayama and Kutchan Hokkaido Mayor Kazushi Monji broke ground at the 1.17-hectare property of Hotel101, starting the construction of the 482-room Hotel101-Niseko project in Hokkaido Japan. At the groundbreaking of Hotel101-Niseko project are (from left) Jollibee founder and DoubleDragon Corp. Co-chairman Tony Tan Caktiong, Niseko Mayor Kenya Katayama, Kutchan Hokkaido Mayor Kazushi Monji, and Mang Inasal founder and DoubleDragon Corp. Chairman Edgar ‘Injap’ Sia 2nd. The contractor of Hotel101-Niseko was Iwata Chizaki Inc., one of the largest contractors in Japan and the same contractor that built the Chitose International Airport in Saporro, Hokkaido Japan. A world-class premier skiing destination, Niseko Hokkaido Japan has remained popular all year round for its picturesque landscapes and its natural hot springs. Hotel101–Niseko would be one of the largest value hotels in Niseko, encompassing 482 signature HappyRooms offering comfort, convenience and accessibility to all types of travelers.

Just days after winning the gold medal in the ISTAF in Berlin, Germany, Filipino pole vaulter Ernest John "EJ" Obiena has notched another gold medal in Germany. Ernest John ‘EJ’ Obiena reacts as he competes in the men’s pole vault final during the World Athletics Championships at the National Athletics Centre in Budapest on Saturday, Aug. 26, 2023. AFP PHOTOOn Wednesday (Manila time), Obiena topped the NetAachen Domspringen in Aachen, Germany pole vault tournament, after clearing the height of 5.92 meters. The world's number one pole vaulter and world record holder Armand Duplantis of Sweden and USA's Christopher Nilsen did not compete in this tournament. On Monday, September 4, Obiena cleared 5.92 meters to win the gold in the Istaf Berlin at the Olympiastadion, also in Germany.

Kanten is a food product made from seaweed. Because adding water produces a jelly at room temperature, it was historically an important ingredient in Japanese recipes, especially desserts. It's now prized as a health food, vegetarian and rich in fiber. The traditional way of making kanten is still used in the Suwa area of Nagano. Local daily temperature variations enable repeated natural freezing and drying.

Marcos, Harris hold talks on South China Sea, maritime cooperationPhilippine's President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. (L) listens as US Vice President Kamala Harris speaks during the 11th ASEAN-US Summit as part of the 43rd ASEAN Summit in Jakarta on September 6, 2023. MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. met with United States Vice President Kamala Harris to discuss security issues in the South China Sea and maritime cooperation between Manila and Washington. “The two leaders discussed the maritime security environment in the South China Sea, and reviewed opportunities to enhance bilateral maritime cooperation, including alongside likeminded partners,” the White House said in a readout. But superpowers United States and China have repeatedly engaged in a war of words over the South China Sea. Beijing claims the majority of the South China Sea, including parts that Manila calls the West Philippine Sea, which an arbitration ruling in 2016 declared has no legal basis.

Marcos Jr. secures $22 million investment pledges from 2 Indonesian firmsPresident Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. attends the celebration of the 125th anniversary of the Philippine Navy at their headquarters along Roxas Boulevard in Manila on May 26, 2023. In a statement, Presidential Communications Office Secretary Cheloy Garafil said the companies met with Marcos for increased partnerships on animal health, artificial intelligence (AI) and digital connectivity. Marcos also met with officials of PT WIR Asia Tbk., whose subsidiaries plan to invest $20 million in the next five years. The company is an Indonesian publicly listed firm that develops augmented reality technology integrated with virtual reality and AI. Another Indonesian company, Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), gave Marcos an update on the memorandum of understanding (MOU) it signed with WIT Philippines Inc. last year, which involved the launch of a satellite in December.

Asean SummitThe ASEAN is an organization composed of ten countries – Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, Brunei, Vietnam, Laos, Myanmar and Cambodia. The world will be interested to know how the ASEAN countries will react to the Chinese incursions. It should be noted that only five ASEAN countries – the Philippines, Vietnam, Malaysia, Brunei, Indonesia – border the South China Sea. While geographic proximity to China has been beneficial in terms of trade, this has also led to serious tension between China and most of the ASEAN countries. The ASEAN countries have so far failed to come up with a united stand with regards to the Myanmar issue.

PARADISE Dynasty is known for one of its famous innovations – the eight-flavored xiao long bao or soup dumpling. The eight-flavored xiao long bao that Paradise Dynasty is known for. CONTRIBUTED PHOTOEach piece in this basket of eight treasures has its distinct color and flavor, which is extracted from natural ingredients. The enticing flavors are signature original, kimchi, crab roe, foie gras, black truffle, cheese, garlic, and Szechuan. Traditionally, xiao long bao is dipped in a mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, and sliced ginger, but this particular version does not require anything more.