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Marcos, Kishida push Philippines-Japan energy cooperation amid global crisis

Published Apr 30, 2026 05:37 pm

At A Glance

  • Marcos stressed the growing urgency of energy security, citing tensions in the Middle East that continue to affect the global energy system.
  • The two sides also discussed efforts to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, now serving as Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), pays a courtesy call on President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. at the President's Hall, Malacañan Palace, on April 30, 2026. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool)
Former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, now serving as Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), pays a courtesy call on President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. at the President's Hall, Malacañan Palace, on April 30, 2026. (Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool)

President Marcos and former Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio reaffirmed cooperation between the Philippines and Japan on energy transition and resilience, as global instability continues to disrupt supply systems.

Kishida, now serving as Supreme Adviser to the Parliamentary Association of the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC), paid a courtesy call on the President at Malacañang on Thursday, April 30.

During their meeting, Marcos stressed the growing urgency of energy security, citing tensions in the Middle East that continue to affect the global energy system.

“It has become especially pressing and critical with all of the events that are transpiring in the Middle East and the effects that it has had on the entire energy system of the world,” he said.

The President also expressed concern over the situation in the region, noting that around 2.5 million Filipinos live and work in the Middle East.

Japan support cited

Marcos thanked Japan for its continued support for the Philippines, particularly in ensuring fuel supply amid global disruptions.

“We are very grateful for the support that Japan has given us… in terms of supply for different fuels,” he said.

Push for renewable energy

The two sides also discussed efforts to accelerate the shift away from fossil fuels toward renewable energy.

Marcos said both countries must continue working to “move away from fossil fuels” and expand the use of renewable technologies.

He expressed hope that ongoing initiatives under AZEC would help address energy challenges.

AZEC cooperation

For his part, Kishida reaffirmed Japan’s commitment to strengthening cooperation with the Philippines under the AZEC framework.

He said Tokyo aims to deepen collaboration on economic and energy resilience with Manila.

Kishida also welcomed the Philippines’ participation in recent AZEC engagements, including the AZEC-plus online summit on April 15.

PH eyed to co-host AZEC meet

Kishida conveyed Japan’s interest in working with the Philippines to co-host the AZEC leaders’ meeting in November.

He said Japanese Minister Takaichi Sanae hopes to advance joint leadership with the Philippines in promoting zero-emission initiatives.

During the meeting, Kishida handed a letter from Takaichi to President Marcos, underscoring continued diplomatic engagement between the two countries.

Marcos is also scheduled to undertake a State Visit to Japan next month, signaling continued high-level engagement between the two nations.

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