The Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) on Sunday, June 15, said that it witnessed a ship boarding exercise by the Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima, Japan. The small board operation and exercise was carried out by the JCG onboard patrol ship PL 69 Koshika last June 13. The small board operation and...
The Department of Energy (DOE) announced that it is partnering with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to launch a three-year project to identify hydropower potential sites and boost the Philippines’ renewable energy (RE) strategies. In a statement on Tuesday, June 10, the DOE...
After the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by both the Philippines and Japan, the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said the next phase would involve the crafting of its implementing rules and regulations (IRR). “We welcome the signing of the RAA by the Japan Diet at...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila and the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) are sending the 17th batch of Filipino nurses and caregivers to Japan this June under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines and the Department of Migrant...
ILOILO CITY – The Dinagyang Festival of this city is one of the official delegates of the Philippines to the World Expo in Osaka, Japan. The Dinagyang held the first of a series of performances on Saturday, June 7, at the grand celebration of the Philippine National Day as part of the Osaka Expo...
The National Security Council (NSC) added to the growing list of government agencies that voiced support for the ratification of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan, saying it was “timely and strategic” amid the volatile situation in the Indo-Pacific region....
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) hailed on Saturday, June 7, the ratification of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by Japan’s national legislature, the National Diet, saying it was a “significant step” in advancing bilateral military cooperation and regional...
Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano welcomed the approval of the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by Japan’s House of Councillors, the final step in the approval process under the Japanese Diet, the country’s congressional body. President Ferdinand ...
As regulations tighten and public spaces become increasingly smoke-free, the tobacco industry is pivoting its strategy, investing heavily in "next-generation" nicotine products. From heated tobacco to oral pouches, the goal is to satisfy adult consumer demand for nicotine while adapting to...
The Department of National Defense (DND) welcomed the approval of the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) by Tokyo’s national legislature, the National Diet, on Friday, June 6. The pact allows both countries to send military forces and equipment to each other’s territory for...
A total of 123 Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) personnel will participate in a trilateral maritime exercise with the United States Coast Guard (USCG) and Japan Coast Guard (JCG) in Kagoshima, Japan two weeks from now. PCG Commandant, Admiral Ronnie Gil Gavan led the send-off ceremony for the crew of...
Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Governor Eli M. Remolona Jr. said the Japan Credit Rating Agency’s (JCR) latest affirmation of the Philippines’ “A-” credit rating with a stable outlook is expected to strengthen confidence among Japanese investors in the country. On Thursday, June 5, JCR...
