Japan finds 41 more cases on ship as novel coronavirus alarm doctor dies

Associated Press 02/07/2020

  BEIJING  — Japan on Friday reported 41 new cases of a virus on a cruise ship that’s been quarantined in Yokohama harbor while the death toll in mainland China rose to 636, including a doctor who…

Cebu City among top city destinations for Chinese, Japanese, Koreans this Lunar New Year – Agoda

Morexette Marie B. Erram 01/24/2020

  CEBU CITY, Philippines – Cebu City is the among the top destinations for several tourists across Asia who want to celebrate the Lunar New Year based on a report published by global booking site Agoda. Singapore-based…

UC renews ties with Momotarakai to help address job demands in Japan

Marc Cosep 01/23/2020

The University of Cebu (UC) strengthened ties with a Japanese employer to help address the growing job demands in Japan. UC president Augusto Go signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA), renewing its nine-year contract with the Momotarakai…

Cop chief: Japanese, who died after whale watching in Oslob, has a history of heart disease

Alven Marie A. Timtim 01/04/2020

CEBU CITY, Philippines — The Japanese national, who died after a whale watching activity in Barangay Tanawan, Oslob town in southern Cebu, has a history of heart disease. Police Captain Jade Sumugat, Oslob Police Station chief, said…

Tabal off to Manila to familiarize with SEA Games marathon route

Mars G. Alison 11/19/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Southeast Asian (SEA) Games-bound Mary Joy Tabal left for Manila today, November 19, 2019,  to do a test run and familiarize herself with the marathon route of the upcoming 30th edition of the…

Inoue wins over Donaire via unanimous decision

Mars G. Alison 11/07/2019

Naoya “Monster” Inoue (19-0-0,16KOs) of Japan remained undefeated after outlasting former four-division world champ Nonito Donaire (40-6-0,26KOs) of the Philippines via unanimous decision to win the Muhammad Ali trophy in the World Boxing Super Series and unified…

Donaire underdog against Japanese ‘monster’

Marc Anthony Reyes - Philippine Daily Inquirer 11/03/2019

Nonito Donaire is used to being the favorite whenever he steps into the ring. Now, the 2012 Fighter of the Year and four-division champion will be treading new ground when he faces Japanese pound-for-pound boss Naoya Inoue,…

Philippines qualifies for Fiba 3×3 Olympic qualifying tournament

Bong Lozada - INQUIRER.net 11/02/2019

MANILA, Philippines—The Philippines took a step closer into the Tokyo Summer Games after it was named as one of the 20 nations that will compete in the 2019 Fiba 3X3 Men’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. The announcement was…

Duterte’s pain caused by muscle spasms, says Go

Marlon Ramos - Philippine Daily Inquirer 10/24/2019

MANILA, Philippines — Don’t worry, he’s all right. The “unbearable pain” in President Rodrigo Duterte’s lower back that forced him to cut short his visit to Japan and use a cane to walk was just caused by…

Japan emperor formally proclaims enthronement

10/22/2019

TOKYO — Japan’s Emperor Naruhito on Tuesday formally proclaimed his enthronement in front of royals and leaders from around the world, completing his ascension to the Chrysanthemum Throne. Dressed in a ceremonial outfit dominated by a draped…

Tumulak wants DRRMOs placed under DILG

Delta Dyrecka Letigio 10/15/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Local Government Units like Cebu City should no longer be burdened with the task of disaster risk reduction and management planning. Councilor Dave Tumulak said that a separate agency should be created to…

Japan looks for missing after typhoon, warned of mudslides

10/14/2019

TOKYO — Rescue crew dug through mudslides and searched near swollen rivers Monday after a typhoon caused serious damage in central and northern Japan, leaving dozens of people dead or missing. Typhoon Hagibis unleashed torrents of rain…

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