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\n<\/picture>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nPhoto from Jaja Santiago\u2019s Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
MANILA, Philippines \u2014 Call her Sachi Minowa any further as Jaja Santiago formally obtained her Japanese citizenship.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Santiago introduced on Saturday that she had accomplished her journey of turning into a Japanese after a number of sacrifices and a difficult course of.<\/p>\n \u201cChanging one\u2019s nationality is not an easy decision. It requires many sacrifices to achieve your dream. There are people who will support you, but there are also those who may not understand your decision,\u201d Santiago wrote on Instagram. \u201cHowever, this is for my dream, because we are not getting any younger, and we don\u2019t know how long we\u2019ll be in this field. The only thing I know is that I will do everything for my family, my dream, and for the people who support me and believe in the talent that God has given me.\u201d<\/p>\n \u201cThe entire process has not been easy. But first and foremost, I am grateful to God for giving me the sign, the blessing, and the opportunity to be in the situation in my life that I am in now,\u201d she added.<\/p>\n The 6-foot-5 center blocker thanked her husband and Japanese coach Taka Minowa, whom she married two years in the past, in addition to her household for supporting her in her dream.<\/p>\n \u201cTo my husband and our entire family, who have not failed to support me, even though it has been difficult and there have been many jobs. They have sacrificed a lot just for me to achieve this dream of mine,\u201d she stated.<\/p>\n Photo from Jaja Santiago\u2019s Instagram<\/p>\n<\/div>\n The longtime Japan V.League participant additionally expressed her gratitude to Chery Tiggo, the Philippine National Volleyball Federation led by president Tats Suzara, former squad Ageo Medics, and her present workforce JT Marvelous in addition to her Japanese language college for serving to her go the examination.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n \u00a0<\/span>\u201cThe level of adjustment and perseverance they have shown towards me, despite my busy schedule, is amazing,\u201d stated the previous National University star, who final performed for Chery Tiggo in 2021 with a PVL bubble championship run.\u00a0 <\/span>\u201cAnd to all of the individuals who have supported and proceed to assist me, thanks very a lot. All of you might be a part of my journey, and I totally recognize all of the love and assist.\u201c<\/p>\n Now that she formally obtained her Japanese citizenship, Santiago, who final performed for the nationwide workforce within the 2022 Southeast Asian Games, stated she’s going to all the time be a Filipino.<\/p>\n \u201cNow that I have already obtained my Japanese citizenship, in my heart, blood, mind, and soul, I am always a Filipina who was born in the Philippines. And I will not forget that. My name is Alyja Daphne Santiago, now Minowa Sachi. I\u2019m looking forward to your continued support. Thank you,\u201d Santiago stated.<\/p>\n Santiago will play for JT Marvelous for the second straight yr and her seventh SV.League season.<\/p>\nREAD: Jaja Santiago completely satisfied to see husband Taka Minowa assist PH volleyball<\/a><\/h4>\n
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\n<\/picture>\n<\/noscript><\/p>\nREAD: Jaja Santiago says Japanese citizenship bid \u2018still in process\u2019<\/a><\/h4>\n