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...
Japan's envoy to the Philippines is all set to support further bolstering Tokyo's bilateral relations with Manila in 2025, especially as the new year starts with the visit of Japan's top diplomat to the country. The relationship between the two countries is now "in a golden age," according to...
The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their hopes for stronger relations in 2025. Flags of the European Union, Philippines, and Japan (Adobe Stock photos) The ambassadors of Japan and the European Union in the Philippines expressed their...
Japanese strawberries, known around the world for their sweet taste, will soon be available in Philippine domestic markets, Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said. (Photos from Amb. Endo Kazuya and Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries) In a post on X...
The Philippines is set to receive more defense equipment aimed at deterring threats in the Indo-Pacific region as Japan, which is a vocal supporter of the Philippines against aggression in South China Sea, continues to work on bolstering its ties with the country. Foreign Affairs Secretary...
Japan, Germany and Romania have expressed their sympathies to those affected by Severe Tropical Storm “Kristine.” Japanese Ambassador to Manila Endo Kazuya said he was “deeply saddened for the families and communities” affected by the typhoon. He said Japan stands in compassion and...
Olympic double-gold medalist Carlos Yulo has been honored by Japan's envoy in Manila. Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya on Tuesday night, Oct. 1, conferred on Yulo the Ambassador's Special Award in recognition of his contribution to the world of sports and to Japan-Philippine...
Vice President Sara Duterte on Tuesday, Sept. 17, expressed her gratitude to Japan for its support in Mindanao’s development and the peace process. The Vice President and Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya met on Tuesday to discuss the two countries’ bilateral relations, as well...
China said on Tuesday, Sept. 3, that it is Japan that is causing trouble in the South China Sea as it defends the Philippines’ fight for sovereignty over the West Philippine Sea. The Chinese Embassy in Manila made another tirade against its Japanese counterpart—this time questioning...
Japan said that its concern regarding developments in the South China Sea is a valid concern after the Chinese Embassy in Manila hit the Japanese ambassador in Manila for defending the Philippines against China's aggression in the waters. The Japanese Embassy in Manila said that the issue with...
The Chinese Embassy in Manila on Thursday, Aug. 29, hit Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Endo Kazuya over his supposedly “irresponsible remark” when he came in defense of the Philippines against Beijing’s harassment in the West Philippine Sea. The embassy said it protested Endo's...
The ambassadors of the United States and Japan denounced China for launching flares at Philippine aircraft operating in the Scarborough Shoal and Subi Reef last week. (Photos courtesy of Philippine Coast Guard) In a post on X (formerly Twitter), US Ambassador MaryKay Carlson expressed...
