The Philippines and Japan are ramping up preparations for President Marcos 's upcoming State Visit to Tokyo later this month, with both countries eyeing stronger cooperation in energy, defense, and security. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she met with...
Eight more countries have joined the Luzon Economic Corridor (LEC) initiative as “valued partners,” as the Philippines, Japan, and the United States reaffirmed their commitment to accelerate infrastructure development and economic connectivity in the country. The development came during the 4th...
A captivating story, eye-catching stage design, and an all-out emotional rollercoaster are just some of the reasons to catch “Endo” at the PETA Theater Center. For this run of “Endo,” we were able to watch the trio of Royce Cabrera, Jasmine Curtis-Smith, and Iana Bernandez taking the helm...
A Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team has arrived in the Philippines to assist authorities in responding to the fire at the Navotas Sanitary Landfill, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said. The JDR team, which comprises seven members from various Japanese institutions, arrived at the Ninoy Aquino...
The American Chamber of Commerce of the Philippines (AmCham) warned that proposed legislation aimed at ending short-term labor contracts could inadvertently stifle foreign investment and weaken the country’s competitive standing in Southeast Asia. In a statement following a Senate Committee on...
Continuing the year-long celebrations of 70 years of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan, the two countries marked the milestone in a different register—through a fashion show that interpreted their shared history in design. In partnership with the Embassy of Japan and the...
It’s hard to believe that "Endo," the much lauded and awarded indie film darling, is now 19 years old. But yes, it was back in 2007, that this love story, set in the world of contractual work (Endo refers to end of contract), and it’s fragility and instability, was released. Directed by Jade...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya said relations between Manila and Tokyo continue to grow because they are "strategic partners" that are both allied to the United States. Kazuya on Tuesday, March 24, attended a high-level forum that celebrated the 70th anniversary of Japan and...
National day receptions often follow a familiar rhythm—anthems, speeches, ceremonial toasts, and a ballroom filled with diplomats, policymakers, cultural purveyors, and business leaders moving easily between conversations. Yet some evenings carry a deeper sense of history and the relationships...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya congratulated Executive Secretary Ralph Gonzalez Recto on his new post and reaffirmed his country’s commitment to deepen strategic cooperation with the Philippines, saying his appointment reflects “the deep confidence placed in [his]...
In the wake of the multiple earthquakes that hit the Philippines in a span of two weeks, the international community came together to offer help and assistance for the government and the victims left devastated by the disasters. United States Ambassador MaryKay Carlson shared about the US’...
Several members of the diplomatic community in the Philippines stood by Manila as it filed a diplomatic protest against China’s plan to build a national nature reserve in the heavily contested Scarborough Shoal (Bajo de Masinloc) in the West Philippine Sea. Ambassadors Franz-Michael Skjold...
