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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:.....»»
Japan recession: Scaled back spending helps push economy to where it is now
TOKYO — To grasp the dynamics that bumped Japan into recession and off its perch as the world’s third largest economy on Thursday, look no further than Risa Shinkawa’s dining habits. Unlike unionised workers at big manufacturers such as Toyota Motor, the 32-year-old aesthetician isn’t expecting a pay rise anytime soon. Rather, her salary has.....»»
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......»»
Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
Crimes in Japan rise 17 pct in 2023
TOKYO, Feb. 8 (Xinhua) -- The number of police-recognized criminal offenses in Japan in 2023 increased 17 percent from the previous year to 703,351, data showed Thursday. Among them, the number of serious crimes, including murder and sexual assault cases, climbed 29.8 percent to 12,372, and that of robberies rose 18.6 percent to 1,361, according to the National Police Agency (NPA). Meanwhile, sexual offen.....»»
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.....»»
US cites Japan’s increased contacts with Indo-Pacific nations
The US has cited Japan’s increased contacts with the Philippines, South Korea and Australia and working with the partners in the region, as Tokyo takes leadership roles in protecting global security......»»
Japan Emerges as Top Lunar New Year Destination for Pinoy Travelers, Agoda Reveals
Aside from Japan, Filipinos are also visiting other short-haul flight destinations with Hong Kong, Thailand, South Korea, and Singapore rounding out the top five choices. The preferred international cities for Pinoy travelers include Tokyo, Hong Kong, Bangkok, Osaka, and Singapore. Looking at which travelers will be visiting the Philippines during the Lunar New Year, Agoda’s […].....»»
Japan becomes the fifth country to land a spacecraft on the moon
TOKYO — Japan became the fifth country in history to reach the moon when one of its spacecrafts without astronauts successfully made a soft landing on the lunar surface early Saturday. However, space officials said they needed more time to analyze whether the Smart Lander for Investigating Moon, or SLIM, achieved its mission priority of.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
Philippines declares 'strategic defeat' of NPA rebels
MANILA, March 26 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines declared on Tuesday a "strategic defeat" of the New People's Army (NPA) rebels, who have been fighting against the government since the 1960s, saying there is no more active guerilla fronts in the country. Eduardo Ano, National Security Adviser and former chief of staff of the Armed Forces of the Philippines, said "thousands" of NPA insurgents have decided to return t.....»»
PAL denies that it has started the groundwork to sell a minority stake to strategic investor
Philippine Airlines issued a clarification to a news article that claimed PAL was looking to sell a 20% to 25% minority stake to a strategic investor, and that PAL “recently formed a team to ‘receive some offers’”......»»
Axelum to expand global reach
With the entry of Manuel V. Pangilinan-led Metro Pacific Investments Corp. as a strategic investor, Axelum Resources Corp. is now looking to embark on a strategic program that includes expanding its global reach and product portfolio to anchor long-term growth......»»
North Korea says it tested new strategic cruise missile
SEOUL (Reuters) -North Korea said it tested its new strategic cruise missile on Wednesday, state media KCNA reported on Thursday, confirming what the South Korean military said the day before. The missile dubbed “Pulhwasal-3-31” is currently under development and the test-firing had no impact on the security of neighbouring countries, the state media said, adding.....»»
SC upholds Philippines-Japan economic pact
The Supreme Court has upheld the constitutionality of the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement, a bilateral trade and investment deal entered into by the two countries during the Arroyo administration and ratified by the Senate in 2008......»»
Pinas, US, Australia, Japan pasiklab sa WPS
Sasamahan ng puwersa ng Estados Unidos, Australia at Japan ang mga barko ng Pilipinas sa gagawing joint maritime activity sa West Philippine Sea. The post Pinas, US, Australia, Japan pasiklab sa WPS first appeared on Abante......»»
Honshu, Japan inuga ng magnitude 6 na lindol
INUGA ng magnitude 6 na lindol ang silangang baybayin ng Honshu, Japan kahapon nang umaga. The post Honshu, Japan inuga ng magnitude 6 na lindol first appeared on Abante......»»
Andales cancels IBF world title fight in Japan
CEBU CITY, Philippines — Filipino ArAr Andales reportedly withdrew from his world title bout on March 31 in Nagoya, Japan. Andales was scheduled to fight the reigning International Boxing Federation (IBF) world minimumweight champion, Ginjiro Shigeoka of Japan. Their world title duel was supposedly a double-header world title bout with fellow Filipino Melvin Jerusalem gunning.....»»
Before You Travel to Japan Read This
Japan is one of the top tourist destinations in the world because of its rich heritage, culture, arts, natural wonders, and more. But before you pack your bags and go, here are a few important things to know. Climbing Mount Fuji Mount Fuji stands as a majestic symbol of Japan’s natural beauty. One of the […].....»»
Move Your Mind With ASICS: Two Filipino runners finish strong at the Tokyo Marathon 2024
National athlete and SEA Games medalist Arlan Arbois Jr., and fitness enthusiast, social media influencer and mom Marline Capones were brought by ASICS Philippines to Tokyo—providing them full support throughout their whole journey......»»