Japan-led joint navy exercise starts with Philippines observing for first time

Reuters 11/13/2023

ABOARD USS CARL VINSON — Japan’s navy on Saturday announced the start of a joint annual military exercise, with the Philippines observing the operations for the first time as the two countries seek closer maritime cooperation. The Japan-led…

Tapales to train in Baguio City before fight Dec. 26 bout vs Inoue

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) and World Boxing Associatin (WBA) Super world super bantamweight champion Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales will spend the final stage of his training camp in Baguio City.  Tapales wrapped…

Cataraja-Raquinel OPBF duel hit with last minute postponement

Glendale G. Rosal 11/09/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Cebuano boxing prospect Kevin Jake “KJ” Cataraja was greeted with utter disappointment when he arrived in Nagoya, Japan on Wednesday, November 8, after his scheduled bout was postponed to a later date.…

Hachiko: Japan’s ever-faithful dog turns 100

11/09/2023

Tokyo, Japan—In the hurly-burly outside one of Tokyo’s main train stations stands a statue of a dog, whose true story of loyalty has made him a beloved mascot for generations. Hachiko, whose birth centenary is this week, belonged…

PM Kishida: Japan to send 12 ships to PH Coast Guard

Gabriel Pabico Lalu 11/04/2023

MANILA, Philippines — The Japanese government will send 12 ships to the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) as part of its commitment to help boost the Philippines’ maritime security capabilities, Japan Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said on Saturday.…

Takuma Inoue-Jerwin Ancajas world title duel postponed 

Glendale G. Rosal 10/28/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Former world champion Jerwin Ancajas will have to wait a little longer for his much-anticipated world title bout against World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue. Their fight was supposed to happen…

Jonas Sultan to face Japanese newcomer Riku Masuda in non-title showdown on Nov. 15

Glendale G. Rosal 10/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jonas “One Punch Zorro” Sultan will fight in the undercard of the Teiken Promotions’ double-header world title bouts on November 15, 2023, at Kokugikan in Tokyo, Japan. The Teiken…

Saludar stuns Japanese foe in 1st round TKO win to bag OPBF title

Glendale G. Rosal 10/13/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Froilan “The Sniper” Saludar shocked Japanese boxing fans when he knocked out Keita Kurihara in the undercard of Johnriel Casimero-Yukinori Oguni bout on Thursday evening, October 12, 2023, at…

What do you remember about the Minica F4?

Immae Lachica 10/13/2023

CEBU, Philippines—The spotting of a rare Minica F4 in Cebu City took some netizens to a trip down memory lane. On Thursday, October 12, 2023, CDN Digital posted on its Facebook page, photos of the Japanese ‘kei’…

Ancajas out to snatch Inoue’s WBA bantam crown on Nov. 15 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Jerwin Ancajas will bid to snatch the World Boxing Association (WBA) world bantamweight crown from champion Takuma Inoue on November 15, 2023, at the Ryogoku Kokugikan National Sumo Arena in Tokyo, Japan. Ancajas,…

Tapales to fight Inoue in world title unification bout in Japan on Dec. 26

Glendale G. Rosal 10/12/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —The highly-anticipated world title unification bout between Marlon “Nightmare” Tapales and Japanese boxing superstar Naoya “Monster” Inoue is officially set for December 26, 2023 in Japan. This was officially announced by multiple sources including…

Casimero makes weight, ready for debut fight on Oct. 12 in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 10/11/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The stage is officially set for John Riel “Quadro Alas” Casimero’s much-awaited debut fight in Japan after successfully making the official weigh-in on Wednesday, October 11, 2023, in Tokyo. Casimero, a former three-division…

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