PH Embassy in Japan promotes Dr. Jose Rizal’s life, work, and values through a Japanese graphic novel To commemorate the 125th anniversary of the martyrdom of Dr. Jose Rizal, the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo unveiled a special addition to its Sentro Rizal Library—copies of the first manga...
There is no such thing as strawberry overload There is a myriad of ways a culinary master can incorporate strawberries into any cuisine be it savory or sweet. For us Filipinos, nothing beats a good slice of strawberry shortcake or a tall glass of strawberry milkshake. But if you’re a loco for...
Kemark Cariño (B.League file photo) Kemark Cariño never got a chance to play in the Aomori Wat’s 89-65 victory over Earthfriends Tokyo Z Saturday, Dec. 4 in Japan’s B.League second division. Cariño watched as the Wat’s dominated Tokyo Z in front of their home fans at the Hachinohe City...
Marck Espejo will once again represent the country after being named as one of the V.League All-Star players in Japan next month. Marck Espejo (fifth from left, second row) with FC Tokyo (Marck Espejo's Twitter account) The V.League recently announced that Espejo, a two-time Spikers' Turf champion,...
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...
Photo from B.League Juan Gomez de Liano scored a season-high 15 points but Earthfriends Tokyo Z remained winless in the B.League’s second division following an 80-76 away loss to the Fukushima Firebonds Saturday, Nov. 6. Gomez de Liano went 6-of-11 from the field including three triples but Tokyo...
Tokyo Olympian and reigning US Women’s Open Champion Yuka Saso revealed Wednesday her decision to choose the Japanese nationality when she reaches 22 years old in two years’ time. “It is true that I chose Japanese nationality,” Saso was quoted in an article on a Japanese news website,...
Films by Mikhail Red, Daniel R. Palacio, and Brillante Mendoza are part of this year’s TIFF roster While cinemas are about to open in the Philippines , Filipino films continue to make international premieres all over the globe and their latest destination is in Japan with the 34th Tokyo...
The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) reported that no Filipinos were hurt when a man in a Joker costume launched an attack on a train in Tokyo, Japan on Sunday, October 31. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) The DFA made the assurance following reports that 17 people were injured during a knife...
Paris, here he comes. Pole vaulter EJ Obiena signified his intention to qualify and compete in the 2024 Paris Olympics in a social media post Sunday. “So many whys... But only one answer, I want it, that’s why!!! 999 days from @paris2024!” Obiena wrote on his social media accounts. The post...
Trading cards, sports, and food aficionados are in for a treat as Olympic gold medalist Hidilyn Diaz is currently featured in a fast food chain's promotional meal. Photos from Hidilyn Diaz Jollibee recently launched its commemorative meal paying homage to Diaz's victory in the 2020 Tokyo Olympics,...
If there is one good thing about being stuck at home during the pandemic, it is that one doesn’t really need to mind the weather. In our pre-pandemic time, people’s everyday battle includes the stressful commute, the rush of the city, and during monsoon shifts, they also brave the rain while...
