PH, allies conduct joint maritime drills in WPS

Frances G. Mangosing 04/08/2024

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines, along with its key security allies — the United States, Australia, and Japan — on Sunday held their inaugural joint maritime exercises in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), responding to rising tensions…

Crowds picnic to see Tokyo’s cherry blossoms at full bloom

04/08/2024

TOKYO (AP) — Crowds gathered Friday to enjoy Japan’s famed cherry blossoms in Tokyo, where cold weather has delayed their bloom. Cherry blossoms, known as “sakura” in Japanese, are the nation’s favorite flower. People often have sakura…

Things I love about traveling in Japan

Carl Lorenciana 04/07/2024

If there’s one country that I always love coming back, it would always be Japan. And for good reason. Since the first time I visited Japan, I’ve been impressed with how anything seems to be so convenient…

Miel Fajardo faces dangerous Thai foe in first OPBF title defense in Japan

Glendale G. Rosal 04/06/2024

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Knockout artist Miel “Silent Assassin” Fajardo will end his seven-month break with a title defense against Thai Thanongsak Simsri on April 13 in Osaka, Japan.  Fajardo will defend his Oriental and Pacific Boxing…

PH, US, Japan, Australia ‘cooperative activity’ set in WPS on April 7

Luisa Cabato 04/06/2024

MANILA, Philippines —  The Philippines, Australia, Japan, and the United States will conduct a Maritime Cooperative Activity (MCA) within the Philippine Exclusive Economic Zone on Sunday, April 7. In an April 5 joint statement released by the…

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…

Previous           Next
Your subscription could not be saved. Please try again.
Your subscription has been successful.

Subscribe to our newsletter!

By providing an email address. I agree to the Terms of Use and acknowledge that I have read the Privacy Policy.

This is an information message

We use cookies to enhance your experience. By continuing, you agree to our use of cookies. Learn more here.