Cataraja-Raquinel bout now cancelled after postponement to February

Glendale G. Rosal 01/02/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — A frustrating news greeted world-rated Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja at the start of 2024, after his supposed bout against Jayr Raquinel was ultimately cancelled. Promoters made the decision to cancel…

Bongbong Marcos: PH offers assistance to Japan after massive quake

Jean Mangaluz 01/02/2024

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday offered assistance to Japan after it was struck by a massive earthquake on New Year’s Day. At least eight people were killed in a magnitude 7.6 earthquake that…

Japan earthquake toll hits 30 as rescuers race to find survivors

Reuters 01/02/2024

NANAO, Japan — At least 30 people were killed after a powerful earthquake hit Japan on New Year’s Day, with rescue teams on Tuesday struggling to reach isolated areas where buildings had been toppled, roads wrecked and…

Powerful earthquake rocks Japan, nearly 100,000 residents ordered to evacuate

Reuters 01/02/2024

TOKYO — A powerful earthquake struck central Japan on Monday, killing at least one person, destroying buildings, knocking out power to tens of thousands of homes and prompting residents in some coastal areas to flee to higher…

Cebu Daily Newscast: Massive earthquake rocks Japan on New Year, triggers tsunami warnings

CDN Digital 01/01/2024

Listen to Cebu Daily Newscast and get the latest stories in and around Cebu. Here’s what you need to know on Monday, January 1, 2024. Massive earthquake rocks Japan on New Year, triggers tsunami warnings A massive…

Massive earthquake rocks Japan on New Year, triggers tsunami warnings

01/01/2024

A massive earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.6 hit central Japan on Monday, triggering a tsunami warning and advisories for residents to evacuate and prepare for possible aftershocks. A tsunami around 1 meter high struck parts…

Inoue KOs Tapales, becomes undisputed super bantamweight champ

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Naoya “Monster” Inoue is now the unified super bantamweight world champion after he defeated Filipino Marlon Tapales via a 10th round knockout during their fight at the Ariake Arena in Tokyo, Japan on…

Gabunilas’ camp plans to file a complaint after ‘premature’ stoppage of Japan bout 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/26/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The camp of Cebuano boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas mulls filing a complaint for the premature stoppage of the fight, which resulted to his defeat in the undercard of the…

Second-hand clothes finally take off in Japan

12/24/2023

A second-hand pop-up store in Tokyo by casual clothing giant Uniqlo was a first for the Japanese firm, but also a sign that a local aversion to used garments may finally be fading. Uniqlo is a major…

Gabunilas promises impressive fight vs. Japan’s Sakama

Glendale G. Rosal 12/23/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — There’s no turning back for boxing prospect John Paul “Angas ng Cebu” Gabunilas as he and his team from the ARQ Boxing Stable arrived in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, December 23, 2023, for…

Tapales stages public workout at Inoue’s boxing gym 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/20/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales went straight to his media day workout in Japan on Wednesday, December 20, 2023. Tapales trained at no…

Tapales flies to Tokyo for Inoue mega fight 

Glendale G. Rosal 12/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Reigning World Boxing Association (WBA) and International Boxing Federation (IBF) world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales has left for Tokyo, Japan for his much-awaited unification bout against Japanese boxing superstar Naoya “Monster”…

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