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...
The Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), which will allow both countries to work more closely on defense and security matters, will enter into force on Sept. 11. This was announced by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the...
The negotiations and discussions involving the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement (ACSA), and the Agreement on the Security of Information will take the partnership of the Philippines and Japan to a “higher level” as both countries aim to ensure the...
The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines has officially opened the Japan Visa Application Center (JVAC) in Parañaque City to entice more Filipinos to visit the Land of the Rising Sun. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya led the opening of the JVAC, operated by VFS Service...
Japan has reaffirmed its commitment to support the Marcos administration’s "Build Better More" program to help promote and strengthen the Philippines’ bid for an upper middle-income status country. (From left) Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Mori Masafumi and Japanese Ambassador to...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya has expressed his deep appreciation for the warmth and hospitality of Filipinos as he marked his first year in the country. Screenshots from Ambassador of Japan in the Philippines/X In a video statement, Endo, who warmly introduced himself as "Kuya...
Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said that the P174-million (JPY 454 million) grant by the Japanese government for the development of the Bangsamoro region shows Japan’s “long-standing commitment” to the region’s peace and prosperity. Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya signs and...
Japan's Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya and Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares The Rizal provincial government has received over $100,000 donation from the Japanese government to help around 300 persons with disabilities (PWD) in the province to build their livelihoods. Rizal Gov. Nina Ynares...
It seems like trying balut, or incubated duck eggs, is fast becoming a popular activity to try for diplomats and tourists alike as Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya was seen having a taste of the Filipino street food delicacy during a visit in Isabela province. (Left) First-time...
Muntinlupa Mayor Ruffy Biazon and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya signed a grant contract on Jan. 23 for the purchase of the city’s mobile digital X-ray machine with AI (artificial intelligence) technology for tuberculosis detection. “The grant—from the Japanese...
