Volleyball star Jaja Santiago is in the country and said her bid for Japanese citizenship is in the works.
Santiago was seen in the UAAP women's volleyball Final Four match between her alma mater National University and Far Eastern University on Wednesday at the Smart Araneta Coliseum, where the Lady Bulldogs won to advance to the finals."Actually walang nakakaalam kung nasaan na siya pero it’s on the process and hopefully ma-approve," Santiago told reporters when asked about her Japanese citizenship bid. "Sir Tats is helping me though.
com/ygfEUCR1H7— JK Carandang May 9, 2024 Santiago, who is married to Japanese coach Taka Minowa, has played for Japan-based clubs Ageo Saitama Medics and JT Marvelous. She was also recently called up by the Japan national team for its training camp."I really feel blessed na lumipat ako sa JT. Blessed din ako noong naglaro ako sa Ageo, but I learned a lot from JT kasi very dynamic ‘yung system nila," she said.
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