Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko celebrated his 67th birthday by reminiscing on the highlights of his stint in the Philippines. (Photos from Amb. Kazuhiko's X post) “As I celebrate my birthday here in the Philippines, I'm overwhelmed with gratitude and...
Several Philippine allies have called out China's recent water cannon attack against Philippine vessels and said such move is not the answer to resolving the ongoing dispute over the West Philippine Sea. Diplomats of the European Union, the United States, Japan and Canada on Saturday, Dec. 9, were...
Japan is extending P13.27 million-worth of grant projects that will benefit three local government units in the Philippines as part of Tokyo's strategic partnership with Manila for sustainable and inclusive growth. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko on Wednesday, Dec. 6,...
Home-grown Philippine fruits have become favorites of Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko’s as he shared some snaps of his own backyard to show a variety of popular Filipino fruit-bearing trees. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko and his Papaya...
Japan said it was not tolerating any action that would raise tension in the South China Sea after the Philippines accused China of attacking one of its supply ships with a water cannon in the waters off Ayungin Shoal. In a statement on X, Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko...
Japan has pledged it will continue its investments in the Philippines' big-ticket projects as its ambassador in Manila noted the growing interests of Japanese investors in the country. Speaking at the Philippine Business Conference and Expo at the Manila Hotel, Japanese Ambassador to the...
The ambassadors of France and Japan in the Philippines lauded the “courage” and “compassion” of Angelyn Aguirre, the Filipina nurse who was killed during one of Hamas’ attacks in Israel last week, for staying with her ward amid the danger. Deputy Mayor of Jerusalem Fleur Hassan-Nahoum...
A program aiming to reduce ownership of weapons in Basilan supported by the Japanese government was launched on Thursday. The Japanese Embassy in the Philippines led the opening ceremony of the Assistance for Security, Peace, Integration and Recovery for Advancing Human Security in BARMM...
Foreign ambassadors lauded the “SAMA SAMA” multilateral naval exercise in the seas off Southern Luzon in an effort to establish a rules-based order that ensures peace and stability in a region vital to global trade and commerce. (From left, front row) US Navy Vice Adm. Karl Thomas, commander of...
The Japanese Embassy in Manila has expressed concern over the extensive maritime damage in the area frequented by the Chinese militia in the West Philippine Sea (WPS)—a move that also triggered the Chinese embassy in the country. A tirade from the Chinese embassy came after the Japanese...
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko welcomed the “trilateral collaboration” among the Philippines, the United States, and Japan in ensuring peace and order in the South China Sea, which lately has come into question because of China’s aggressive military activities and...
Japan has recorded the most number of foreign tourists coming from the Philippines among Southeast Asian countries in July this year, a post from Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koshikawa Kazuhiko said on Monday, Sept. 4. People walk through a crossing in the Shinjuku area of Tokyo on...