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Santisima, Castino fell short in Japan debut 

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Two Filipino boxers faltered in their scheduled fights at the Korakuen Hall in Tokyo, Japan on Saturday, March 2.  Cebu-based Alex Santisima Jr. and PMI Bohol Boxing Gym’s Jhunrille Castino suffered knockout defeats in the hands of Japanese prospects in the same fight card put up by Teiken Promotions.  ALSO READ:.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsMar 3rd, 2024

Pinoys charged for abandoning corpses arrested anew for murder

Two Filipinos earlier charged for allegedly abandoning the dead bodies of a Japanese couple in Tokyo in January have again been arrested, this time on murder charges. .....»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 2nd, 2024

Will Jerwin jinx Inoue?

WBA bantamweight champion Takuma Inoue has never lost to a Filipino in five fights while challenger Jerwin Ancajas has never lost to a Japanese in two. When they clash in a scheduled 12-round title bout in Tokyo on Saturday, one streak will be broken unless the match ends in a draw......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

Entitled politicians

I just returned from Tokyo for meetings with the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs and the Japan Trade Organization, the government-related organization that promotes trade and investments between Japan and the world......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 14th, 2024

Japan Police Accused of Racial Profiling

Three ethnic minority residents of Japan filed a lawsuit this week alleging that the police racially profiled them.The lawsuit against the Japanese government, the Tokyo metropolitan government, and Aichi prefectural government, alleges the three were subjected to repeated police identity checks because of how they looked. Ea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 3rd, 2024

Ovialand partners with Japanese firm

Ovialand Inc, the Olivares family-led real estate company, yesterday unveiled its partnership with listed Tokyo-headquartered Takara Leben......»»

Category: financeSource:  philstarRelated NewsJan 29th, 2024

PH in contact with Filipinos arrested in Japan over bodies found in Tokyo

The Filipina arrested for abandoning the corpses of a Japanese couple 'denies all involvement,' says a DFA official.....»»

Category: newsSource:  rapplerRelated NewsJan 24th, 2024

Sultan fights in Inoue-Ancajas undercard

CEBU CITY, Philippines — Former world title challenger Jonas “Zorro” Sultan joins former world champion Jerwin “Pretty Boy” Ancajas in the same fight card on February 24, 2024, in Tokyo, Japan. Sultan will face Japanese newcomer Riku Masuda in an eight-rounder bout in the undercard of Ancajas’ world title duel against Takuma Inoue. READ: Inoue.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua Asia-Pacific news summary at 1600 GMT, Jan. 10

TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 206 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa as of Wednesday afternoon, nine days after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, according to local authorities. The prefectural government confirmed 91 deaths in Suzu City, 83 in Wajima City, 20 in Anamizu Town, five in Nanao City, four in Noto Town, two in Shika Town and one in.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Xinhua world news summary at 0630 GMT, Jan. 11

TOKYO -- The death toll rose to 213 in the central Japanese prefecture of Ishikawa on Thursday, after a series of strong quakes of up to 7.6 magnitude jolted the prefecture and its vicinity, local media reported. A total of 52 people remained unaccounted for in the hardest-hit prefecture as of 9 a.m. local time, while at least 567 people suffered injuries due to the quakes, public broadcaster NHK said. (Japan-Ea.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsJan 12th, 2024

Saludar-Kurihara rematch spices up ‘Kumbati 16’ in Cebu

CEBU CITY, Philippines— Froilan Saludar and Japanese Keita Kurihara will have their grudge rematch in the co-main event of Mega Sports Promotions’ ‘Kumbati 16’ at the Convention Center of NUSTAR Resort Cebu  on Jan. 26, 2024. To recall, Saludar stunned Kurihara via a first-round technical knockout in his hometown in Tokyo, Japan, last October to.....»»

Category: newsSource:  inquirerRelated NewsJan 11th, 2024

Ando in, Hidilyn out for Paris Olympics weightlifting tilt

Filipina weightlifter Elreen Ando is expected to punch her ticket to the Paris Olympics after a strong finish in the International Weightlifting Federation World Cup in Phuket, Thailand on Wednesday......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsApr 3rd, 2024

Philippines eyes 4 weightlifters in Paris Olympics

Philippine weightlifting is hoping and praying it will have its “Fantastic Four” in the Paris Olympics this July......»»

Category: newsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 30th, 2024

Philippine wrestling chief confident of return to Olympics

Wrestling of the Philippines (WAP) president Alvin Aguilar has expressed confidence that the reforms implemented in the association will result in unwavering success for Pinoy wrestlers, including a return to the Olympics......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsMar 22nd, 2024

Paris Olympics unveils art deco-style posters inspired by the city s flamboyant past

Paris Olympics unveils art deco-style posters inspired by the city s flamboyant past.....»»

Category: sportsSource:  abscbnRelated NewsMar 5th, 2024

Marcial stays focused on Paris Olympics

Eumir Marcial will head to his “homecoming” fight against Thailand’s Thoedsak Sinam at the Ninoy Aquino Stadium on March 23 with his potential foes in the Paris Olympics in the back of his mind......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 28th, 2024

Carillo nangandam alang sa PSMOC Shooters Olympics

Carillo nangandam alang sa PSMOC Shooters Olympics.....»»

Category: newsSource:  sunstarRelated NewsFeb 25th, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  manilanewsRelated NewsFeb 21st, 2024

IOC denies Manny Pacquiao exemption to box at Olympics

(Photo credit: Stephen R. Sylvanie-USA TODAY Sports) The International Olympic Committee said former world champion boxer Manny Pacquiao cannot compete for the Philippines at this year's Olympic Games in Paris. Pacquiao, 45, retired in 2021 but sought to box for his country at the Olympics. The IOC's age limit for boxers is 40. The Philippines asked for an exception based on the "universality" entry rule, in which a nat.....»»

Category: newsSource:  philippinetimesRelated NewsFeb 20th, 2024

FIBA Asia Cup qualifiers is first step to Olympics for Gilas, Cone stresses

With the upcoming first window of the FIBA Asia Cup, Gilas Pilipinas head coach Tim Cone said his personal goal for the team is to make the Olympics, whether next year’s Paris meet or the 2028 Los Angeles edition......»»

Category: sportsSource:  philstarRelated NewsFeb 19th, 2024