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)...
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...
The Department of Health (DOH) received a substantial donation of cold chain equipment and vehicles from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) at the DOH Central Office in Manila on Monday, Oct. 23. Photo from DOH The donation aims to strengthen the nation's logistics and cold...
President Marcos has committed to address all issues arising from the construction of the entire Arterial Road Bypass Project in Bulacan. (Noel B. Pabalate and DPWH Photo) Marcos made the statement in his speech during the inauguration of the road projects' phase III on Monday, Oct. 9. "As you...
The Japanese government has invested around P1.5 trillion worth of infrastructure projects through an official development assistance (ODA) that focus on the funding transport infrastructure programs. Department of Transportation (DOtr) Secretary Jaime Bautista said the transport development...
Railways experts from Japan have visited the Philippine National Railways (PNR) to observe the daily operation and maintenance of the trains. Department of Transportation Undersecretary for Road Transport and Infrastructure Anneli R. Lontoc said the railway experts were sent by the Japan...
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) met with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and discussed measures to improve the country's disaster response. DPWH Senior Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the discussions focused on the...
The Department of Finance (DOF) and the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) have sealed a loan agreement to assist the Philippines during disasters and health emergencies. In a statement, the DOF said Finance Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno and JICA Senior Vice President Nakazawa Keiichiro...
The San Juan City local government announced on Friday, Aug. 18, its plan to remove bollard dividers from bike lanes to help ease traffic congestion and improve mobility flow as the city gradually return to normalcy after the peak of the Covid-19 pandemic. "During the peak of the pandemic, San Juan...
Japan has built a mulberry tea factory in Pampanga to help farmers who suffer from unstable income due to natural disasters and other agricultural problems. Mulberry Tea Factory (Photo courtesy of Japan Embassy in the Philippines) A mulberry tea factory was inaugurated last week by the Embassy of...
The Pasig City local government partnered with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Philippines and INFIC Inc., to introduce and develop a “Japanese-style care system” for the city’s elderly population. The agreement was signed by Pasig Mayor Vico Sotto, JICA Philippines Chief...
Japanese officials informed Vice President and Education Secretary Sara Duterte on plans to offer programs for the employment of Filipino nurses, caregivers, and skilled workers. (File photo/MANILA BULLETIN) In a statement, the Office of the Vice President (OVP) shared about the visit to her office...
