TOKYO, Japan — "When you think growth, think 'Philippines.'" This was how President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. closed his speech at the Philippine Business Opportunities Forum here, his last public bid to woo Japanese businessmen into choosing the Philippines as an investment...
Senators on Friday, February 10 welcomed the proposal for the Philippines and Japan to strengthen its military and security ties with the United States, including the holding of joint military exercises and disaster response cooperation. “This is nothing new as there had been a similar...
Go Negosyo founder Joey Concepcion lauded the move of Japan to fund the Association of Southeast Asian Nation Mentorship for Entrepreneurs Network (AMEN). (RTVM Screenshot) In a statement on Friday, Feb. 10, Concepcion, who is also a member of the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC), said...
The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) should try to implement a no placement fee set-up for the Japan labor market. House Speaker Martin Romualdez (Speaker’s office) House Speaker Martin Romualdez made this appeal Friday, Feb. 10 following the commitment of Japanese companies and employers to...
TOKYO, Japan — Japan will continue to be part of many of the country's "important undertakings" after its biggest bilateral aid agency renewed its commitment to assist the Philippines in its socio-economic development. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Tanaka Akihiko gave...
Carlo Aquino and Charlie Dizon are currently in Japan. They have been sharing photos taken there on their social media accounts. On Instagram, Charlie uploaded some photos of her as snapped by Carlo. Her caption read: "Life happens, coffee helps." Carlo, on the other hand, shared a video of Charlie...
As the Philippines and Japan agreed to strengthen their ties in various areas, the two governments also reached mutual positions on issues concerning the region, such as war, abduction, and sea tensions. President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio meet on...
Senator Francis ‘’Chiz’’ Escudero favors a proposed security arrangement among the Philippines, Japan and the United States. The security alliance was suggested by Japan Prime Minister Fumio Kishida during the current Japan visit of President Marcos. Escudero said the Philippines has been...
Justine Baltazar (UAAP Images) By NIKOLE JAVIER The Korean Basketball League has slapped Justine Baltazar with a two-year ban following his no-show last week. The 25-year-old, who was expected to see action for the Seoul Samsung Thunders and arrive for the Feb. 1 player registration...
TOKYO, Japan — The Philippines and Japan signed 35 Letters of Intent (LOIs) and agreements on Friday, Feb. 10, strengthening the long-standing bilateral relations between the two countries. President Marcos witness the signing of 35 letters of intent and agreement in Tokyo, Japan, Feb. 10, 2023....
House Speaker Martin Romualdez has welcomed the possible visit of Japanese legislators to the Philippines, saying this would further broaden the long-standing good relations between the two countries. House Speaker Martin Romualdez and the flag of Japan (Speaker’s office, unsplash) This, after...
TOKYO, Japan — A Japanese power generation company has assured President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. of a stable supply of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to support the economic growth of the country. Malacañang photo JERA Co. Inc. president Onoda Satoshi said this during a meeting on Thursday,...
