PH-US-Japan agreement not aimed at China – DFA

Julie M. Aurelio 04/06/2024

The forthcoming summit between the Philippines, United States and Japan is “not directed at any country” but is aimed at deepening the existing and strong ties on economic cooperation, maritime security and climate change of the three…

New Japanese ambassador to PH assumes office

Charie Abarca 04/05/2024

MANILA, Philippines — Endo Kazuya, the new Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines, on Thursday formally began his term by presenting his credentials to President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. Kazuya takes over from Koshikawa Kazuhiko, whose term concluded…

Japan rocked by magnitude 6 earthquake, no tsunami alert

Agence France Presse 04/04/2024

A magnitude-6.0 earthquake struck off northeastern Japan’s Fukushima region on Thursday, the Japan Meteorological Agency said, but no tsunami warning was issued. There were no immediate reports of damage or injuries after the earthquake, whose epicentre had…

Taiwan earthquake update:  One feared dead, dozens injured 

04/03/2024

Taipei, Taiwan—At least one person was feared dead and nearly 60 injured Wednesday, April 3, 2024, by a powerful earthquake in Taiwan that damaged dozens of buildings and prompted tsunami warnings that extended to Japan and the Philippines…

Jerusalem ends PHL’s world title drought in boxing, wins WBC minimumweight belt in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Finally, the Philippines ended its world title drought in boxing after Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem dethroned Yudai Shigeoka via split decision to win the World Boxing Council (WBC) world minimumweight title on Sunday, March…

Amparo falls short vs. Shigeoka in last minute world title bout

Glendale G. Rosal 03/31/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World-rated Boholano Jake “El Bambino” Amparo faltered in his first world title shot in the hands of the defending International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion Ginjiro Shigeoka on Sunday, March 31, in…

Amparo steps in to replace Andales for the IBF world title bout in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — In a surprising turn of events, world-ranked Jake “El Bambino” Amparo of the PMI Bohol Boxing Stable stepped in as a last-minute replacement for countryman ArAr Andales in facing the reigning International Boxing…

Boxing trainer Domingo is confident Jerusalem will upset Shigeoka 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/27/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Veteran boxing trainer, Michael Domingo of ZIP Sanman Boxing Team, is confident that his prized ward Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem will make a repeat of the latter’s January 2023 world title victory in Japan.…

Melvin Jerusalem vows to end PHL’s world title drought in boxing 

Glendale G. Rosal 03/23/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Before Filipino boxers lost devastatingly in Japan, there was one who stood out and went on to become a world champion. He’s no other than Melvin “Gringo” Jerusalem, who wrested the World Boxing…

PH, Japan, US diplomats hold trilateral talks in Tokyo ahead of April 11 summit

Charie Abarca 03/22/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The US Department of State confirmed that senior diplomats from the Philippines, Japan, and the US met in Tokyo before the trilateral leaders’ summit on April 11. According to a statement by US Department…

Marcos to meet with Biden, Kishida in April

Frances Mangosing 03/18/2024

  The Philippines, the United States, and Japan are finalizing plans for the first official meeting between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., US President Joe Biden, and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida in Washington next month. This meeting…

Boxing: WBO, GAB execs optimistic PH will end world title drought soon

Glendale G. Rosal 03/10/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — World Boxing Organization (WBO) Asia Pacific president Leon Panoncillo and the Games and Amusements Board (GAB) Chairman Richard Clarin share the belief that it’s only a matter of time for the Philippines to…

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