Mr. Naoyuki Ochiai, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Special Adviser to BARMM Chief Minister, talks about Japan's peace-building initiatives in Mindanao with select members of the media at the Office of the Chief Minister in Cotabato City. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN)...
Kai Sotto continued his impressive showing in Japan B. League following Yokohama’s huge 81-76 victory over Thirdy Ravena’s San-En on Wednesday night, March 6. The B-Corsairs improved their overall standing with a 19-23 slate off back-to-back wins. Filipino import Kai Sotto....
A toast led by Executive Secretary Lucas P. Bersamin in honor of the health of His Majesty the Emperor, the continued peace and prosperity of the Japanese people, and the lasting friendship between the Philippines and Japan. This was joined by Chief Justice Alexander G. Gesmundo, H.E. Ambassador...
More than 1,600 students get their education at the Ibn Taimiyah Foundation Academy (ITFA) in Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao del Norte. (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao del Norte – Thousands of learners here, including children of former Moro Islamic...
Crops develop at the regional technological demonstration field of the Ministry of Agriculture Fisheries and Agrarian Reform (MAFAR) of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM-MAFAR). (Photo by Martin Sadongdong / MANILA BULLETIN) SULTAN KUDARAT, Maguindanao -- Filipino farmers...
As Japanese Ambassador Koshikawa Kazuhiko ends his diplomatic mission in the Philippines, he extended his gratitude to the Filipino people for the “warmth and friendship” shown to him and announced that he will be replaced by Ambassador-designate Endo Kazuya. (Photos courtesy of Amb....
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) is set to sign two loan agreements with the Philippines this month for a road project in Northern Luzon and the Metro Manila subway project (MMSP). The Department of Finance (DOF) said that JICA and the government are finalizing loan deals for the...
President Marcos thanked outgoing Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko for bringing the relationship between the two countries to a higher level, especially in the areas of defense, trade, and infrastructure development. ARIGATOU GOZAIMASU!' — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), in collaboration with Mitsukoshi, successfully held the "JICA at a Glance with Mitsukoshi Fresh" event from Feb. 22 to 28, 2024, at the Mitsukoshi BGC in Bonifacio Global City (BGC), Taguig City. This pioneering initiative aimed to introduce the...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko is looking forward to better and more cooperation between the two countries considering that bilateral relations of both sides have "evolved beyond traditional areas and made great progress." During a National Day Reception...
The Bureau of Customs (BOC) is confident it will meet its collection target this month, even with the two-week impact of the Chinese New Year inventory period in China. BOC Spokesperson and Assistant Commissioner Vincent Maronilla told reporters that they are hoping to have a surplus, even with the...
The Cybercrime Investigation and Coordinating Center (CICC) confirmed on Tuesday, Feb. 13, that it is collaborating with the Japanese government to thoroughly investigate the recent bomb threats sent to several Philippine government agencies and local government units (LGUs). Photo from CICC After...
