Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida boards BRP Teresa Magbanua, a Philippine Coast Guard vessel acquired from Japan, during his courtesy visit at the PCG headquarters in Manila on Nov. 4, 2023. (Courtesy of PCG) Japan has been a dependable partner of the Philippines in securing its maritime...
Admiral Shohei Ishii (right), Commandant of Japan Coast Guard, shakes hands with Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan, Commandant of Philippine Coast Guard, during his courtesy visit at the PCG National Headquarters in Manila on Nov. 4, 2023. (Photo by Arnold Quill / MANILA BULLETIN) The Philippine Coast Guard...
President Marcos has welcomed Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Malacañan Palace upon the latter's arrival in Manila for a two-day official visit. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida at the Malacañan Palace on Nov. 3,...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Philippines will pave the way for stronger economic and security cooperation between the two nations, Senator Sherwin Gatchalian said. “Prime Minister Kishida’s visit to the country couldn’t be more timely given recent...
Amphibious assault vehicles (AAVs) of the Philippine Marine Corps, US Marine Corps, and Japan Ground Self Defense Force land on the beaches of Marine Base Gregorio Lim in Ternate, Cavite on Oct. 12, 2019 for the KAMANDAG Exercise. (Photo by PMC) More than 1,800 marines and other servicemen from the...
The Suzuki eWX and Spacia concepts. Automobile and motorcycle brand, Suzuki, didn’t miss the opportunity to show off its visions for future mobility at the recent Japan Mobility Show held last week. Suzuki displayed its extensive line-up of vehicles along with the message of presenting to the...
PCG Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan (Photo by PCG) Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) Commandant Adm. Ronnie Gil Gavan will discuss security challenges in the Indo-Pacific region with his Japanese counterpart and the country's prime minister in Manila on Saturday, Nov. 4. Gavan will host Japan Coast...
Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit to the Philippines will send a clear signal to neighboring countries of the strong bilateral ties enjoyed by the two nations. Senate President Pro Tempore Loren Legarda, in a statement, said she firmly believes Kishida's visit "will further strengthen...
Surigao del Sur Representative Johnny Pimentel on Thursday, November 2 is confident that Japan can be the “logical fallback funding source” for the construction of the Mindanao Railways Project (MRP). Pimentel raised the idea ahead of Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida’s visit...
On Oct. 20, Minister and Consul General, H.E. Takahiro Hanada participated in the commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landing. This year is the event’s 79th anniversary. Philippine government officials, embassy officials from the US and Australia, as well as representatives of veterans organizations...
The Tokyo Motor Show, a biannual event that showcases the latest advancements from Japan’s top automotive, motorcycle, and truck brands is now known as the Japan Mobility Show. The event, organized by the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association, Inc. (JAMA), has opened its doors to even more...
The Erga EV is an electric, fully-flat floor bus accessible for handicapped and elderly commuters. The shift to electrification is beginning to manifest in the logistics sector. This is reflected in the electrification solutions presented by Isuzu at the Japan Mobility Show (formerly Tokyo Motor...
