The Philippines reinforced its standing as a global tourism powerhouse after capturing six major honors at the 2025 World Travel Awards (WTA) Asia and Oceania Gala Ceremony, the Department of Tourism (DOT) said on Tuesday, Oct. 14. DOT Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco said the recognitions...
Despite challenges faced by the local cement industry, Sumitomo Osaka Cement Co. Ltd. of Japan is acquiring a 15-percent stake in Phinma Corp.’s subsidiary Philcement Corp. Phinma disclosed to the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) that Philcement has signed a share subscription agreement with...
Former National University star Alyssa Solomon is officially taking her act to Japan after signing with the Osaka Marvelous in the Japan SV.League, her new team announced Tuesday, Sept. 16. With her move, Solomon, 23, became the fifth Filipina import to compete in the Japanese pro league next to...
NEW YORK (AP) — Amanda Anisimova eliminated four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka, 6-7 (4), 7-6 (3), 6-3, in a U.S. Open semifinal that ended at nearly 1 a.m. Friday and featured two of the most powerful first-strike hitters in women’s tennis. The No. 8-seeded Anisimova, a 24-year-old who...
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka and Iga Swiatek rolled into the quarterfinals at the U.S. Open, showing off what once made each of them the top-ranked women 's tennis player in the world. Osaka dominated Coco Gauff, 6-3, 6-2, in their highly anticipated showdown Monday in Arthur Ashe Stadium....
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka smiled before her U.S. Open showdown against Coco Gauff began Monday, Sept. 1 — and after it ended. Between points, Osaka patted her left thigh and quietly told herself, almost in a whisper: “Come on. Come on.” Once the ball was in play, Osaka’s strokes were...
NEW YORK (AP) — Naomi Osaka is back in the third round of the U.S. Open for the first time since 2021, the year after she won her second championship at Flushing Meadows. She 's playing rather well at the moment, too, under the guidance of a new coach. Just don 't expect Osaka to weigh...
MONTREAL (AP) — Canadian teenager Victoria Mboko completed a dream run to the National Bank Open title Thursday night, Aug. 7, overcoming a slow start and swollen right wrist to beat Japanese star Naomi Osaka, 2-6, 6-4, 6-1. The 18-year-old Mboko — who will jump from 85th to 25th in the world...
MONTREAL (AP) — Naomi Osaka powered into her first National Bank Open semifinal, beating No. 10 seed Elina Svitolina, 6-2, 6-2, on Tuesday night, Aug. 5. Osaka advanced to face No. 16 seed Clara Tauson, who eliminated sixth-seeded Madison Keys 6-1, 6-4 in the first quarterfinal of the night....
As the number of Filipinos traveling to Japan grows, a great interest of Japanese people in the Philippines has also started to blossom. Part of that reason is the remarkable Philippine Pavilion on display at Expo 2025 Osaka. One of its many admirers now is Princess Takamodo. “It is a...
President Marcos ' working trip to Osaka in Japan for the World Expo 2025 was a last-minute decision, a Palace official said. Marcos only decided to go to Japan a day before he left, Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said on Friday, June 20. Actually po, ang...
The Philippines showcased its rich cultural heritage and innovative spirit during its National Day celebration at Expo 2025 Osaka, with the Department of Tourism (DOT) leading efforts to elevate the country’s global profile through a vibrant display of tradition and modernity. DOT Secretary...
