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...
The House of Representatives leadership wants the ongoing Charter Change (Cha-cha) discussions to have "special focus" on lifting the restrictive economic provisions of the 36-year-old Constitution. Cagayan de Oro 2nd district Rep. Rufus Rodriguez's Facebook) This was confirmed Friday, Feb.10 by...
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...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has appointed new sets of officials in various government agencies, including the commissioner of National Telecommunications Commission (NTC) and chief of Army intelligence service. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has conveyed his sympathy over the death of two Filipinos in the devastating earthquake in Turkey. Rescue workers look for survivors amid the rubble of a building in the rebel-held town of Jindayris on February 9, 2023, three days after a deadly earthquake...
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,...
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio lauded the "further advancement of communication at various levels" between Manila and Tokyo, saying his country gives great importance to its cooperation with the Philippines. Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio and President Ferdinand...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida have expressed “serious concern” about the current situation in the East and South China Seas and called for the peace and stability in the region. In their joint statement during Marcos’ working visit to...
TOKYO, Japan — The Philippines and Japan have agreed to bolster their defense and security relations through reciprocal port calls as well as the transfer of defense equipment. President 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio (Malacañang photo) President Ferdinand...
TOKYO, Japan — Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio said that Japan would provide public-private assistance worth Y600 billion in support of the Marcos administration's Philippine Development Plan (PDP). Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio greets members of the Philippine delegation for...
