Day: June 22, 2025

Tokyo: Two Japanese Air Self-Defense Force transport aircraft departed Japan for Djibouti on Saturday, in preparation to evacuate Japanese nationals from Israel and Iran. The C-2 aircraft took off from the Air Self-Defense Force’s Miho base in the Tottori prefecture, aiming for the East African nation where the Self-Defense Forces have an established base. According to Philippines News Agency, the deployment was initiated following a request by Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya. Defense Minister Gen Nakatani subsequently ordered the Self-Defense Forces to ready themselves for the potential evacuation of Japanese nationals, prompted by the intensifying conflict between Israel and Iran. This

Manila: Gilas Pilipinas will commence its buildup for the FIBA Asia Cup 2025 later this month, with naturalized player Justin Brownlee expected to return in full health following a thumb injury that sidelined him earlier this year. Coach Tim Cone confirmed that the national team will initiate weekly practices starting June 30, before transitioning to a full training camp in Clark, Pampanga, in preparation for the tournament scheduled from Aug. 5 to 17 in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. According to Philippines News Agency, a friendly match against the Macau Black Bears is planned for late July. Cone described this match as

Bukidnon: Homegrown talents Zero Plete and Crista Mi±oza prepare for a strong challenge against Precious Zaragosa of Davao in the premier girls’ 15-18 category of the ICTSI Del Monte Junior PGT Championship starting Wednesday at Del Monte Golf Club in Bukidnon. Plete and Mi±oza will take advantage of their familiarity with the course, while Zaragosa is eager to shine in the premier division after ruling the younger category last year. According to Philippines News Agency, Kenley Yu and Venice Guillermo of Cagayan de Oro (CDO) and Santinna Patosa of Davao are also hoping to perform well in the 54-hole competition

Vienna: The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) on Sunday confirmed no increase in the off-site radiation levels reported as of this time after attacks on three nuclear sites in Iran, including Fordo. ‘IAEA will provide further assessments on situation in Iran as more information becomes available,’ the agency said on X. According to Philippines News Agency, the situation in the region further deteriorated after US President Donald Trump announced Sunday that American forces carried out “very successful” airstrikes on three Iranian nuclear sites, amid growing fears of a broader conflict in the region. Hostilities broke out on June 13 when

Vienna: In observance of the 14th Community Relations Service (CRS) Month, the Bureau of Jail Management and Penology (BJMP) Brooke’s Point District Jail carried out the outreach activity ‘Tulong sa Komunidad, Bayang Maunlad’ at Amas Central Elementary School here. The initiative underscores BJMP’s commitment to extend public service beyond the confines of correctional facilities and strengthen community ties. According to Philippines News Agency, highlights of the program held Friday were read-a-book sessions for Grades 1 to 3, aimed at fostering early literacy and cultivating a lifelong love for reading among pupils. Complementing the reading sessions, the ‘Sopas on Wheels: SO-FAST’