Photo from B.League Kemark Carino and the Aomori Wat’s suffered their ninth consecutive defeat after succumbing to the Sendai 89ers, 88-53, Sunday, Nov. 21 in Japan’s B.League second division. Carino posted four points and one rebounds in almost 10 minutes but the Wat’s couldn’t end their...
As part of its program to strengthen the fight against piracy, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) conducted a joint communication and anti-piracy enterprise with the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) on Thursday, Nov. 18 at the Sibutu Passage in Tawi-Tawi. The exercise saw the BRP Bagacay (MRRV-4410) and BRP...
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) held a symbolic blast on Friday, Nov. 19, to officially start the construction of a 2.3 kilometer road two-tube mountain tunnel in Davao City. The road tunnel is part of the 10.7 kilometers Contract Package I-1 of the Davao City Bypass Construction...
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting the Philippines in its humanitarian assistance and disaster relief (HA/DR) efforts to address the threats of natural disasters. Photo from the Japanese Embassy in Manila The Japanese Embassy in Manila made the statement following the conclusion of...
Juan Gomez de Liano (left) and Kemark Carino Juan Gomez de Liano and Earthfriends Tokyo Z ended their winless campaign in the second division of Japan’s B.League. Tokyo Z snapped a 0-13 start Friday, Nov. 19 with a 98-65 rout of the Ehime Orange Vikings at the Ota Gymnasium, with Gomez de Liano...
Bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan reached its "golden age" under the Duterte administration. President Rodrigo Duterte (Malacañang photo) This was among Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio's remarks during his telephone conversation with President Duterte on Wednesday, Nov....
Expect the start of construction in the coming days for the final stage of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) project with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) for the Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project (PMRCIP). The Phase 4 of PMRCIP of the DPWH and JICA...
Javi Gomez de Liano finally found his groove in his fourth game in Japan B. League but the Ibaraki Robots still surrendered a 105-96 decision to the Kawasaki Brave Thunders in their homecourt at the Adastria Mito Arena on Saturday, Nov 13. File Photo from Japan B. League Gomez de Liano finished...
Thirdy Ravena (left) and Dwight Ramos Gilas Pilipinas teammates Thirdy Ravena and Dwight Ramos meet for the first time in this weekend’s action in Japan’s B.League. Ramos’ Toyama Grouses host Ravena’s San-En Neophoenix Saturday, Nov. 13 to begin a two-game set at 5:05 p.m. local time (4:05...
Photo from B.League Matthew Aquino didn’t get a chance to face Thirdy Ravena on the court but saw the Shinshu Brave Warriors produce a 92-79 win over the San-En Neophoenix in a rare B.League midweek clash Wednesday, Nov. 10. Aquino sat from the sidelines as the Brave Warriors prevailed over the...
You can even win plane tickets to Japan! If there is one country in every Filipino’s travel bucket list, that would be Japan. Known for its rich culture and tech innovation, the Land of the Rising Sun is a nation where the past and the future happily co-exist. And during the holiday season, it...
Photo from B.League Kiefer Ravena and the Shiga Lakestars came up short once again against the defending B.League champion Chiba Jets after an 89-83 road defeat Sunday, Nov. 7 at the Funabashi Arena. Ravena came off the bench to score 27 points but the Lakestars couldn’t overcome the Jets, who...
