Photos from FIBA The Japan-bound Gomez de Liano brothers are hoping that the PBA will revisit its controversial rule that hands severe punishment to players who decide to skip the draft in the first two years of their eligibility. “I hope they change it in the near future,” Juan Gomez de Liano...
The Japanese government has welcomed the opening of the Arterial Road Bypass Project (ARBP) or Plaridel Bypass Project Phase III in Bulacan that is expected to alleviate traffic congestion and boost economic activities in the region amid the COVID-19 (coronavirus disease 2019) pandemic. Japanese...
Thirdy Ravena Coach Tab Baldwin confirmed he had invited Thirdy Ravena to be part of the Gilas Pilipinas pool for the FIBA Asia Cup but stressed that the Japan-based cager’s inclusion to the 12-man roster is no slam dunk. Baldwin said in the Power and Play program of former PBA commissioner Noli...
A health worker shows a vial of the AstraZeneca jab against the coronavirus (AFP / MANILA BULLETIN) Department of Health (DOH) Secretary Francisco Duque III expressed gratitude to Japan for donating more than one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccines. The Japanese government donated a...
President Duterte assured the public that the government will prioritize the safety and quality of all coronavirus (COVID-19) vaccines being distributed across the country as he urged Filipinos to receive the shot to prevent the further spread of the disease. President Duterte holds two vials of...
The country's vaccine arsenal against the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has been given a boost by the latest donation coming from Japan. President Duterte welcomes the arrival of 1 million doses of AstraZeneca vaccines at the Manila airport on July 8, 2021. Also present in the arrival ceremony are...
Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide on Thursday said the delivery of around one million doses of AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine to the Philippines is a “clear testament to the deep-rooted bonds of friendship” between the two nations. Japanese Prime Minister Suga Yoshihide Describing the...
More than 3 million people have become fully vaccinated since the government started its free inoculation drive last March. A Manila resident receives a coronavirus vaccine at the vaccination hub located at SM Manila on July 6, 2021. (Ali Vicoy/Manila Bulletin) Presidential spokesman Harry Roque...
Thirdy Ravena (left) and Kiefer Ravena (Photos from San-En NeoPhoenix and PBA) The B.League of Japan has scheduled a season-opening series between the San-En Neophoenix and Shiga Lakestars in anticipation of a possible matchup between Thirdy Ravena and his older brother Kiefer. Shiga will host...
The Japanese government has made available a scholarship grant of Y329 million (approx. P143 million) for 22 young officials from various Philippine government institutions who wish to pursue post-graduate studies in Japan beginning the academic year 2022. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin...
The Japanese government on Tuesday announced the signing of a Y687 million (about P308 million) grant aid to the Philippines for the provision of cold chain transport and ancillaries to facilitate the distribution of COVID-19 vaccines to the provinces. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines...
Javi Gomez de Liano (FIBA) Javi Gomez de Liano is set to join his younger brother Juan in the Land of the Rising Sun as the Japan B. League announced on Monday, June 5, his assignment to Division 1 team Ibaraki Robots. Though playing for different teams and divisions, Javi decided to follow the...