In the afternoon of 19 November 2025, PAGASA Executive Director Steven Cua was invited to the Business Seminar of Nikkei Asia at Diamond Residences in Makati. In the left lower photo, STC was with long-time friend JJ Samuel Soriano/Chairman, Phil.-Japan Business Council. Lower right photo with Seminar Speaker Nikkei Asia Mla.

Correspondent Ramon Romandoyan & Yuki Fujita/Nikkei's Bureau Chief for Manila. DOF Usec. Domini SD Velasquez briefed the audience with the economic state of the nation, then a news reporter's presentation by Mr. Romandayan which was followed by Open Forum. Makati Business Club Exec. Dir. Rafael "Raffa" Ongpin delivered MBC's sentiments regarding the deepening interrogations on corruption in so-called ghost flood control projects.