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...
The Japanese government has extended its invitation to the Philippines to take part in the education development training after a meeting with Vice President Sara Duterte on Wednesday, May 3. Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief Representative Sakamoto Takema (right) bursts into...
Officials of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) discussed with representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) measures to improve the country's disaster response. DPWH Undersecretary Emil K. Sadain said the discussion was the second part and focused on the...
Senator Francis Tolentino on Sunday, February 12 reiterated his call for a review of the country’s National Building Code in anticipation of the so-called the ‘The Big One’ amid the deadly earthquake that recently hit Turkey and Syria. Tolentino said that strengthening the existing provisions...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has committed to support the Philippine government's infrastructure projects that are focused on socio-economic development, the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) said on Sunday, Feb. 12. During his state visit in Japan, President...
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...
