Demecillo fights again in Japan hoping to finally score a win

Glendale G. Rosal 07/06/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Carlo Demecillo of Big Yellow Boxing Gym will test his mettle in Japan anew against up-and-coming Japanese prospect Kaito Yamasaki on August 5, 2023, at the Sumiyoshi Ward Center, Osaka, Japan. Demecillo who…

Visiting Japan soon? Tips in getting that tourist visa

Morexette Marie B. Erram 07/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines – Beginning July 1, 2023,  all carriers in the Philippines offer flights that connect Cebu directly to Japan, ultimately making the ‘Land of the Rising Sun’ a destination within reach for Cebuanos. However, Japan…

Hurt felines: Japanese app aims to detect cat pain

Agence France Presse 06/30/2023

Tokyo, Japan — Cats are considered lucky in Japan, and owners of the popular pets spend big on their care. But how do you know when they’re feline down? A tech firm and university in Tokyo have teamed…

3 Cebu triathletes to lead PH team in major races in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/19/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Three Cebuano triathletes will banner the Philippine team in the 2023 Asia Triathlon U23 and Junior Championships in Gamagori, Japan scheduled from June 22 to 26, 2023. These are Andrew Kim Remolino, Raven Faith Alcoseba,…

Japan hopes to shore up PH defense amid Taiwan tensions

Reuters 06/17/2023

TOKYO—Japan is preparing military aid for the Philippines to help secure sea approaches and safeguard Taiwan’s western flank, officials said, deepening security ties that could bring Japanese forces back to the Philippines for the first time since…

No injuries after planes collide on ground at Tokyo’s Haneda airport–NHK

Reuters 06/10/2023

TOKYO–Some flights were delayed at Tokyo’s Haneda airport on Saturday after two planes appeared to have collided on the ground near a taxiway, public broadcaster NHK reported, citing Japan’s transport ministry. No injuries occurred, NHK and one…

PMI’s Daniel Nicolas suffers first pro career loss in hands of Japanese foe

Glendal G. Rosal 06/04/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines—- Daniel Nicolas of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable suffered his first pro career loss in his first fight abroad last Saturday evening, June 3, 2023. Nicolas suffered a second round technical knockout against Japanese…

Apolinario, IBO flyweight champ, to fight in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/03/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines —  The reigning International Boxing Organization (IBO) world flyweight champion Dave “Dobermann” Apolinario will soon take his talent to the thriving Japanese boxing scene. This was after, Sanman Boxing Gym, the handler of Apolinario…

Unbeaten Boholano boxer Nicolas invades Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 06/02/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Daniel “Vaquero” Nicolas of PMI Bohol Boxing Stable will try to make a good impression on Japan’s boxing community when he takes on local boy Kenji Fujita in an eight-round, non-title bout at the…

Santisima suffers unanimous decision loss to Japanese boxer, fails in bid to win OPBF belt

Glendale G. Rosal 06/01/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jeo “Santino” Santisima suffered another heartbreaking defeat in Japan, this time in the hands of Japanese up-and-comer Hayato Tsutsumi for the vacant Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) featherweight…

Jeo Santisima to face Japanese foe in OPBF featherweight title bout on Wednesday

Glendale G. Rosal 05/30/2023

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Jeo “Santino” Santisima of the Cebu-based ZIP Sanman Boxing Team and his opponent Hayato Tsutsumi of Japan passed the weigh-in for their Oriental and Pacific Boxing Federation (OPBF) featherweight title bout tomorrow, Wednesday, May…

Four dead, suspect arrested in rare shooting incident in Japan -media

05/26/2023

TOKYO- A 31-year-old man was arrested on Friday in rural Japan for suspected murder after four people were killed in a rare shooting and stabbing incident involving a 12-hour stand-off with police, public broadcaster NHK reported. The…

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