The Department of Agriculture has revealed that it will push for increased market access during its forthcoming meeting with the Japanese government in the second quarter of this year. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said the Philippines-Japan Joint Committee on Agriculture is...
There were no Filipino onboard the Japan Airlines (JAL) flight that caught fire at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo after a collision with a second aircraft, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said on Thursday, Jan. 4. An official looks at the wreckage of a Japan coast guard plane on the tarmac at...
Attention, bookworms. This is not a drill but a holiday dream come true, as the second Fully Booked x Kinokuniya officially opened its store at SM Mall of Asia. If books alone aren't enough to entice you to visit this newest store, we're giving you three more reasons to go there. Lots of Studio...
As 2023 draws to a close and Filipinos wrap up their final travel plans for the year, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko offered his two cents as to why his country registered the highest arrival of Filipino tourists among Southeast Asian countries. People walk through...
Is there any thing that define a traditional Filipino dish more than a sinigang? While his country is renowned worldwide for its love affair with food, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko said that he, like many Filipinos, have fallen in love with sinigang; specifically...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko celebrated his 67th birthday by reminiscing on the highlights of his stint in the Philippines. (Photos from Amb. Kazuhiko's X post) “As I celebrate my birthday here in the Philippines, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and...
Japan is extending P13.27 million-worth of grant projects that will benefit three local government units in the Philippines as part of Tokyo's strategic partnership with Manila for sustainable and inclusive growth. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
Home-grown Philippine fruits have become favorites of Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko’s as he shared some snaps of his own backyard to show a variety of popular Filipino fruit-bearing trees. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and his Papaya...
Japan has turned over P314 million-worth of agricultural equipment to sugarcane farmers in Negros Occidental. In a ceremony held over the weekend, the Japanese Embassy in Manila joined in the inauguration of machinery for Bacolod City farmers that it offered under its non-project grant...
Senate President Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri said that the proposed Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will not be one-sided and will be beneficial to both countries. Zubiri made the statement to allay fears that the military accord may result in abuses and stated...
Citing its numerous assistance to the country, Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri stated that this really shows that Japan is indeed a best friend to the Philippines. Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri (from left), Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio, House Speaker Martin...
Recalling numerous cooperative endeavors in the past, Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said this "heart-to-heart" relationship that Japan has with the Philippines is something that should prosper and be passed on to the next generation. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida delivers his...
