Budget Secretary Amenah F. Pangandaman has assured that big-ticket foreign-assisted programs and projects will no longer suffer from delays, given the budget cover included in the proposed 2026 spending plan of the national government. For its part, aid agency Japan International Cooperation Agency...
Department of National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Tuesday, Aug. 12, dismissed China’s claim that the Philippines was at fault for the recent collision between two Chinese vessels near Bajo de Masinloc in the West Philippine Sea (WPS), saying he would not dignify what he...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is set to ramp up joint activities with the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF) as the Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA) between Manila and Tokyo comes into force in September. Speaking at the ceremonial exchange of notes for the RAA’s entry into force at...
The Philippines-Japan Reciprocal Access Agreement (RAA), which will allow both countries to work more closely on defense and security matters, will enter into force on Sept. 11. This was announced by Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Japanese Ambassador to the...
TOKYO (AP) — Torrential rain pounded the southern Japanese island of Kyushu on Friday, triggering floods and landslides and sending residents to shelters as officials issued highest-level warnings in parts of the region. A mudslide hit a house in Aira city in Kagoshima prefecture, burying two...
In a significant step toward digital health transformation, the Department of Health (DOH), in partnership with UNICEF and with funding support from the Government of Japan, officially launched DigiVacc—a digital immunization platform designed to modernize how vaccination records are managed,...
I n 1956, the Philippines and Japan formalized diplomatic relations, transforming a difficult post-war past into a modern partnership built on shared values and resilience. From hardship emerged a lasting bond—one that continues to thrive today. Every July 23, Japan-Philippines Friendship Day...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) reinforced its security partnerships with the United States and Japan on Tuesday, July 29, through high-level engagements aimed at strengthening regional cooperation, military modernization, and interoperability. AFP Chief General Romeo Brawner Jr. hosted...
As the number of Filipinos traveling to Japan grows, a great interest of Japanese people in the Philippines has also started to blossom. Part of that reason is the remarkable Philippine Pavilion on display at Expo 2025 Osaka. One of its many admirers now is Princess Takamodo. “It is a...
Japanese singer-songwriter Ito Kashitaro returned to the Philippine concert scene following a successful debut visit in 2023, this time with more venues and collaborations. Under the “Ito Kashitaro Live 2025 – Soul of the Streets” tour, the masked singer performed from June 21 to 25 across...
The Pokémon Company has revealed details about its upcoming attraction, PokéPark Kanto. PokéPark Kanto is a 26,000-square-meter attraction that will be located within the Yomiuriland amusement park in Inagi, Tokyo. Based on the announcement, the park will be ready for visitors by early 2026...
TOKYO (AP) — Japan raised strong caution against China 's rapid acceleration of military activity in extensive areas from around its southwestern coasts to the Pacific, describing the moves as the biggest strategic challenge. China 's growing joint operations with Russia also pose...
