Japan Declares Noli De Castro Half Persona Non Grata

Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe declared Former Vice President Noli De Castro Half Persona Non Grata. De Castro comments regarding with the super typhoon Hagupit De Castro then remarks, “Sana ay hati na lang tayo.” (I wish we could split [the typhoon’s impact.])

“Kalahati sa Pilipinas, kalahati sa Japan (Half to the Philippines, half to Japan),” De Castro said

Abe added, “As for former Vice President Noli De Castro, who only wished half of Hagupit on others, I am hereby declaring him, albeit half-heartedly, persona non grata as well.”