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…

Typhoon leaves 19 dead as Japan launches major rescue

10/13/2019

TOKYO (AP) — Helicopters, boats and thousands of troops were deployed across Japan Sunday to rescue people stranded in flooded homes Sunday as the death toll from a ferocious typhoon climbed to at least 19 with more…

Rescue efforts underway as Typhoon Hagibis kills four in Japan

AFP 10/13/2019

TOKYO — Japan’s military scrambled Sunday to rescue people trapped by flooding in the aftermath of powerful Typhoon Hagibis, which killed at least four people, caused landslides and burst rivers. By Sunday morning, the significantly weakened storm…

27 youth leaders to represent PH in ASEAN, Japan exchange program

PR 09/15/2019

Twenty-seven of the country’s finest youth leaders coming from all regions are set to represent the Philippines as Ambassadors of Goodwill in the 46th Ship for Southeast Asian and Japanese Youth Program (SSEAYP). The program is a diplomatic-cultural…

Cebu’s Marathon Queen Joy Tabal off to Japan for next phase of training

Mars G. Alison 09/04/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu Marathon Queen and Olympian Mary Joy Tabal left for Japan on Wednesday morning, September 4, 2019, for  the next phase of her training at the Nippon Sports Science University in Yokohama.  According to her…

Two dead as Japan orders 670,000 to flee heavy rains

08/28/2019

TOKYO — Two people were confirmed dead on Wednesday as heavy rains pounded southwest Japan, prompting flood and landslide warnings, and orders for 670,000 people to seek safety. Nearly a million more people were advised to leave…

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