There will be no chance for the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan to be signed during President Marcos' visit to Tokyo this week. DFA Assistant Secretary Daniel Espiritu (RTVM Screenshot) It might, however, be discussed during the bilateral meeting between the...
President Marcos will discuss the recent developments in the contested West Philippine Sea with the Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) this week, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Monday, Dec. 11. DFA Assistant Secretary Daniel Espiritu speaks to the...
President Marcos is set to follow up on the business deals forged earlier this year in Japan during his second trip to Tokyo this week. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hold a bilateral meeting in Malacañan Palace on Nov. 3, 2023. (Photo courtesy...
Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. (File photo) Department of National Defense (DND) Sec. Gilberto "Gibo" Teodoro Jr. is hoping that the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between the Philippines and Japan will be signed by both countries "as soon as possible" amid...
The Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) to enhance the safeguarding of public properties and assets from disasters. In a statement, Wick Veloso, GSIS president and general manager, said the pension fund has finalized a...
(L-R) Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. shake hands with Japan’s State Minister of Defense Miyazawa Hiroyuki when they met during the sidelines of the 10th ASEAN Defense Ministers' Meeting (ADMM)-Plus in Jakarta, Indonesia on Nov. 16, 2023. (Photo by DND)...
Osaka, Kyoto, and Tokyo are among the top travel destinations in Japan. If you've been dreaming of exploring Okinawa, Sapporo, Akita, and other parts of Japan, seize the opportunity with the Japan Explorer Pass offered by Japan Airlines (JAL). The JAL Explorer Pass provides a straightforward and...
Japanese rock band X Japan has announced that their bass player Heath has passed away after battling colorectal cancer. The belated announcement was released on Nov. 18 through X Japan’s (エックス・ジャパン) public relations agency. X JAPAN (from left to right) PATA...
The Philippines and Japan confirmed to work closely on issues in the East and South China Seas and other areas of common concern. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Enrique Manalo and Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan Kamikawa Yoko (Photo courtesy of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of...
Tokyo has always been known for its good food, pop culture, and efficient public transportation, making the megacity friendly to tourists— professionals and first-timers alike. As you get the hang of the train lines or enjoy this urban jungle while you walk along its wide pavements, it's...
The Philippine and Japanese governments inked on Friday, Nov. 10, an agreement that will ensure the sustainable urban development of Metropolitan Davao and its areas in the Davao Region. The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)...
The Philippine Coast Guard will acquire five additional multi-role response vessels (MRRVs) patterned after BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701). (File photo by PCG) President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has supported the allocation of P29.3 billion for the acquisition of five additional multi-role response...
