EMBARGO FOR MONDAY The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is being engaged by the Philippine government to undertake updated inventory of the prospective sites for new hydropower developments in the country, according to the Department of Energy. In a statement to the media, the DOE...
The Takanami-class destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) of the Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) and the multi-role guided missile frigate BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) of the Philippine Navy (PN) hold a bilateral maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo:...
President Marcos said the Philippines intends to further bolster its cooperation with Japan, stressing that there still much to do with their ties. Marcos made the statement during a meeting with Motegi Toshimitsu, the secretary-general of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan, during the...
A Philippine Navy (PN) personnel aboard BRP Jose Rizal (FF-150) observes Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) destroyer JS Sazanami (DD 113) during the first Philippines-Japan maritime cooperative activity in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) on Aug. 2, 2024. (Photo: AFP) Following the joint sail...
A three-year technical cooperation project is underway to improve fixed-route service for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in Metro Manila, such as buses, jeepneys, and Utility Van Express services. The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Transportation (DOTr) signed...
The congratulatory toast: National Security Adviser Eduardo Manahan Año with AFP Chief of Staff General Romeo Brawner Jr., and Ambassador Endo Kazuya of the Embassy of Japan On July 4, 2024, the Embassy of Japan celebrated the 70th anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF). Ambassador...
The Japanese government conducted a three-day cybersecurity risk management training for government workers to enhance the country’s ability to address data breaches. The training is part of the two-year work plan of the ongoing project for the Department of Information and Communications...
Senator Loren Legarda on Friday, July 12 expressed confidence that the Senate’s concurrence to the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Japan and the Philippine government would strengthen the country’s commitment to maintain peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region. Legarda...
AGREEMENT SIGNED — Japan Foreign Minister Kamikawa Yoko and Defense Secretary Gilberto Teodoro sign the Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) in Malacañan on July 8, 2024. Witnessing the signing are Japan Defense Minister Kihira Minoru, President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr.,...
Senate President Francis “Chiz” Escudero said the Senate has yet to receive a copy of the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan but vowed to work for its immediate ratification considering its significant impact to the country’s defense and security. ...
Armed Forces of the Philippines spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla speaks during a press conference at Camp Aguinaldo in Quezon City on July 9, 2024. (Photo: Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is hoping to establish a military exercise with the...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto Teodoro Jr. (rightmost) answers questions from the media during a press conference following the Philippines-Japan 2+2 Defense and Foreign Affairs Ministerial Meeting in Taguig City on July 8, 2024. With him are (L-R) Japanese Minister of Defence...
