Filipino ex-medical officer bears no grudge against Japan

Filipino ex-medical officer bears no grudge against Japan

Photo taken in Manila on Aug. 14, 2015, shows Romeo Castro, 91, a former Filipino medical officer who was once captured by the Imperial Japanese Army during World War II but escaped from prison later. He says he does not hate Japan now for giving economic assistance as a friendly nation. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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