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Press Releases - 2009

PRESS RELEASES PR#123-2009 December 28, 2009 Japan-funded Quirino and Amburayan Bridges to be Inaugurated PR#122-2009 December 23, 2009 Assistance by the United Nations Trust Fund for Human Security to the project in the Philippines PR#121-2009 December 21, 2009 Japan helps build water supply system in Davao Oriental (with photo and Message of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#120-2009 December 18, 2009 Second Meeting of the Joint Committee of JPEPA PR#119-2009 December 11, 2009 Japan funded Bazal Bridge Construction breaks ground (with photo and Speech of Minister J. Okuyama) PR#118-2009 December 9, 2009 Japan's National Day Reception at Ambassador's Residence on December 8, 2009 Celebrating the 76 th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan and the 20 th Anniversary of His Majesty's Accession to the Throne (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#117-2009 December 9, 2009 Japan Funds Construction of Bazal Bridge in Aurora PR#116-2009 December 3, 2009 Japan Turns Over Fertilizer Grant to the Philippines for the benefit of Typhoon-Affected Areas (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#115-2009 December 2, 2009 Statement of Mr. Katsuya Okada, Minister of Foreign Affairs, on the Mindanao Peace Process in the Philippines (Resumption of Official Peace Talks and Japan's Participation in the International Contact Group) PR#114-2009 December 2, 2009 Typhoon-Affected Areas to benefit from Japan's Fertilizers PR#113-2009 December 2, 2009 Japan Pledges $250M Yen Loan (with Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#112-2009 November 26, 2009 Be a Youth Ambassador in Japan for 10 Days Catch the deadline of the 2010 JENESYS Programnme!! PR#111-2009 November 24, 2009 Mindanao Students Benefit from J-BIRD School Projects PR#110-2009 November 20, 2009 Japan-assisted Community Irrigation Systems Turned Over in Nueva Vizcaya (with photo and Speech of Counsellor R. Noda) PR#109-2009 November 18, 2009 Address by H.E. Dr. Yukio Hatoyama Prime Minister of Japan 15 November 2009 Singapore PR#108-2009 November 18, 2009 Japan to turn over Community Irrigation Systems in Nueva Vizcaya PR#107-2009 November 13, 2009 Six Filipino High School Students to Visit Japan under the JENESYS - ASJA Jr. Program (with photo) PR#106-2009 November 13, 2009 Japan-ASEAN Friendship Boat to Anchor in Manila (with photo) PR#105-2009 November 5, 2009 Japan Supports Organic Rice farmers in Iloilo (with photo) PR#104-2009 November 5, 2009 Japan Turns Over Fertilizer Grant to the Philippines (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#103-2009 November 3, 2009 Japanese NGO Supports Improvement of Educational Facilities in Mindanao (with photo) PR#102-2009 November 3, 2009 Japan Supports Organic Rice farmers in Iloilo PR#101-2009 November 3, 2009 Fertilizer Grant from Japan arrives in the Philippines PR#100-2009 Ocotber 30, 2009 Japan Grants Php 1.7B for RP Meteorological Radar System (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura PR#99-2009 Ocotber 30, 2009 Japan-ASEAN Friendship Boat to Anchor in Manila PR#98-2009 Ocotber 29, 2009 Japan has Continued Assistance for Victims Affected by Tropical Storm Ondoy (with photo and Speech of Minister T. Uyama PR#97-2009 Ocotber 28, 2009 Japan has Continued Assistance for Victims Affected by Tropical Storm Ondoy PR#96-2009 Ocotber 20, 2009 65th Anniversary of Leyte Gulf Landings (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#95-2009 Ocotber 16, 2009 Japanese Provides Emergency Relief Assistance to TropicalStorm Ondoy Victims in Metro Manila and Rizal Province (with photo) PR#94-2009 Ocotber 16, 2009 Japanese Government Scholarship 2010 Deadline Approaching PR#93-2009 Ocotber 12, 2009 Visit Japan: 2010 JENESYS Programme PR#92-2009 Ocotber 9, 2009 Japanese NGO Delivers Relief Goods for Tropical Storm Victims (with photo) PR#91-2009 Ocotber 9, 2009 Japanese delivers PhP 210M Emergency Food Assistance for Tropical Storm Ondoy Victims PR#90-2009 Ocotber 8, 2009 Japanese NGO delivers relief goods for Tropical Storm Victims PR#89-2009 Ocotber 7, 2009 Japan NGOs mobilized to support Tropical Storm Victims PR#88-2009 Ocotber 7, 2009 Japan Reports on Japan's Anti-Piracy Operation (July 28- September 30) PR#87-2009 September 30, 2009 Japan Delivered PhP 10M Emergency Assistance for Tropical Storm Ondoy Victims PR#86-2009 September 29, 2009 Japan Delivers PhP 10M Emergency Assistance for Tropical Storm Ondoy Victims PR#85-2009 September 28, 2009 Letter of Sympathy from Foreign Minister Katsuya Okada and Emergency Relief on the Damages Caused by the Typhoon in the Republic of the Philippines PR#84-2009 September 25, 2009 Statement by H.E. Dr. Yukio Hatoyama Prime Minister of Japan at the United Nations Summit on Climate Change PR#83-2009 September 25, 2009 Japan ODA-funded Mindanao School Nihongo E-Learning Facility Inaugurated (with photo and Speech of Minister H. Sobashima ) PR#82-2009 September 22, 2009 Japanese Language (Nihongo) E-Learning Facility to be Inaugurated in Davao under Japan's Cultural Grant PR#81-2009 September 18, 2009 Candidate Caregivers Sent Off To Caregiver Schools in Japan (with photo) PR#80-2009 September 18, 2009 Japan funds Project for Provision of Recycled Pediatric Wheelchair for Filipino Children (with photo and Speech of Minister H. Sobashima ) PR#79-2009 September 17, 2009 Japan funds Project for Provision of Recycled Pediatric Wheelchair for Filipino Children PR#78-2009 September 14, 2009 Japan Reports on Japan's Anti- Piracy Operation PR#77-2009 August 27, 2009 Japan turned over emergency food aid to Internally Displaced Persons in Mindanao (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#76-2009 August 27, 2009 Japan Supports School Building in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#75-2009 August 25, 2009 Japan to turn over emergency food aid to Internally Displaced Persons in Mindanao PR#74-2009 August 25, 2009 Japan Supports School Building in Datu Odin Sinsuat, Maguindanao PR#73-2009 August 20, 2009 Japan Supports Health Facilities in the Province of Aurora (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#72-2009 August 17, 2009 Japan Supports Health Facilities in the Province of Aurora PR#71-2009 August 14, 2009 Japanese Government Scholarship 2010 Graduate Study in Japan PR#70-2009 August 13, 2009 Japan's ODA assists silkworm farmers in Negros Occidental (with photo and Speech of Minister J. Okuyama ) PR#69-2009 August 10, 2009 Japan-Funded Agas-Agas Bridge Inaugurated (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#68-2009 August 10, 2009 Japan's ODA will assist silkworm farmers in Negros Occidental PR#67-2009 August 10, 2009 Davaoeños to Enjoy Traditional Okinawan Music PR#66-2009 August 7, 2009 Japan- Funded Agas-Agas Bridge to be Inaugurated on Sunday PR#65-2009 August 3, 2009 Statement by Prime Minister Taro Aso on the passing of Former President Corazon Aquino of the Philippines PR#64-2009 August 1, 2009 Japan Condoles with the Philippines on Former President Aquino's Passing Away PR#63-2009 July 30, 2009 Best Filipino Groups of J-Pop and Anime Singing Chosen PR#62-2009 July 28, 2009 Japan and the RP agree on additional fund release for NEDA's Productivity Enhancement Project PR#61-2009 July 24, 2009 Silent movie masterpiece from Japan to wrap-up Phil-Japan Friendship Month Festivities PR#60-2009 July 21, 2009 Ten groups to compete for the top in the J-Pop Anime Grand Finale PR#59-2009 July 19, 2009 Outreach Program to highlight Phil-Japan Friendship Day PR#58-2009 July 14, 2009 Agriculture and fisheries sectors gain Japan's support anew PR#57-2009 July 09, 2009 55th Anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#56-2009 July 07, 2009 J-Classic Concert to highlight Phil-Japan Friendship Month Celebration PR#55-2009 July 06, 2009 Japan Enacts Law against Piracy in the High Seas and President Arroyo Hails Japan's Decision to Protect Seafarers in the Indian Ocean (with Statements of PM T. Aso and Minister H. Nakasone) PR#54-2009 June 24, 2009 Japan Assists Construction of Birthing Facility in Leyte (with photo) PR#53-2009 June 22, 2009 Eiga Sai '09 to Open Annual Philippines-Japan Friendship Month Festivities PR#52-2009 June 19, 2009 Two ODA Loans and One Grant Project Signed During PGMA's Visit to Japan (with photo) PR#51-2009 June 18, 2009 PM Aso and President Arroyo Agreed to Foster a Strategic Partnership (with photo and Japan- Philippines Joint Statement) PR#50-2009 June 18, 2009 Celebrate July with Phil-Japan Friendship Month Events and Activities PR#49-2009 June 17, 2009 Japan-funded Las Navas Bridge successfully inaugurated (with photo) PR#48-2009 June 17, 2009 Japanese ODA Supports 2 ARMM Projects PR#47-2009 June 17, 2009 Computer Projects for Public High Schools Gains Japan's Support Again PR#46-2009 June 16, 2009 Joint Press Release: The first meeting of Sub-Committee on the Improvement of the Business Environment under the JPEPA PR#45-2009 June 15, 2009 Japan-funded Las Navas Bridge to be inaugurated PR#44-2009 June 8, 2009 MOU signed on Movement of Persons between Japan and RP (with photo) PR#43-2009 June 4, 2009 Japan and RP sign MOU on Movement of Persons PR#42-2009 May 27, 2009 Japan's ODA assists the fight against Tuberculosis in Metro Manila (with photo) PR#41-2009 May 20, 2009 Japan Grants PhP450 million to RP to Fund Education and Bridge Construction Projects (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#40-2009 May 20, 2009 Japan assists Fight against Human Trafficking through UN Human Security Fund (with Speech of Minister J. Okuyama) PR#39-2009 May 13, 2009 Do you want to study in Japan? Deadline approaching for 2010 Japanese Government Scholarships PR#38-2009 April 27, 2009 Ambassador Turns Over Communications Equipment to PCG (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#37-2009 April 24, 2009 Japanese Ambassador to Turn Over Communications Equipment to PCG PR#36-2009 April 14, 2009 Pinoy Youth Leaders to Fly to Japan for a 10-day Interface with Japan and ASEAN Counterparts (with photo) PR#35-2009 April 7, 2009 Araw ng Kagitingan (with Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#34-2009 April 7, 2009 Japan-funded SCTEX Clark South Interchange Opened on Palm Sunday (with photo) PR#33-2009 April 3, 2009 Japan's Contribution to the Economic Crisis Announced at London G20 Summit PR#32-2009 April 2 , 2009 Deadline for submission of song demos for J-Pop Anime Singing Competition extended Register Entry by April 20, then submit demo by May 20!! PR#31-2009 March 30, 2009 Japan Commits One ODA Loan and Three Grant Aid Projects to RP (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#30-2009 March 30, 2009 J-BIRD Assists Nine Projects for Peace in Mindanao (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#29-2009 March 23, 2009 J-BIRD Assists Nine Projects for Peace in Mindanao PR#28-2009 March 19 , 2009 Japan supports organic farmers in Iloilo Province (with photo) PR#27-2009 March 18 , 2009 Japan-funded Flood Forecasting Project in Pampanga Inaugurated (with photo) PR#26-2009 March 18 , 2009 Registration for J-Pop Anime Singing Competition On-Going! PR#25-2009 March 17 , 2009 Japan-funded Flood Forecasting Project in Pampanga to be Inaugurated on Wednesday PR#24-2009 March 6 , 2009 Japan supports Community Literacy Project for Indigenous Peoples in Agusan del Sur PR#23-2009 March 6 , 2009 Antique handloom weavers and handicraft producers receive support from Japan (with photo) PR#22-2009 March 4 , 2009 Japan Turns Over 35,000 Tons of Fertilizer to the Philippines (with photo and Speech of Minister J. Okuyama) PR#21-2009 March 3 , 2009 Japan Provides Materials Recovery Facility and Equipment for Davao City (with photo and Speech of Ambassador J. Okuyama) PR#19-20-2009 March 2 , 2009 Japan Extends Grants to Language Institutions and Awards Pinoy Manga Artist (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#18-2009 February 25, 2009 Cultural Grassroots Grants for Two Japanese Language Institutions and Award Certificate to Pinoy Manga Artist PR#17-2009 February 23, 2009 Japan Inaugurates Center for Excellence in Humanitarian Service in Cotabato City (with photo and Speech of Minister H. Sobashima) PR#16-2009 February 20, 2009 Japan Inaugurates Center for Excellence in Humanitarian Service in Cotabato City (02-19-09) PR#15-2009 February 19, 2009 Free Japanese Conversation Module Awaits Top 3 Winners at J-Pop Anime Singing Competition PR#14-2009 February 13, 2009 Japan Provides ¥700 Million Non-Project Grant Aid to the Philippines (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) PR#13-2009 February 13, 2009 Deadline Approaching !! Japanese Government Scholarships PR#12-2009 February 9, 2009 J-Pop and Anime Fans are Invited to Sing for July Friendship Month PR#11-2009 February 6, 2009 (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) Japan Provides Houses for Typhoon Victims PR#10-2009 February 6, 2009 (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) Japan Provides Relief Assistance for Mindanao Evacuees PR#09-2009 February 6, 2009 (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) ARMM Regional Science High School Benefit from J-BIRD Project PR#08-2009 February 3, 2009 Japan Provides Grassroots Level Assistance to People in Mindanao PR#07-2009 February 2, 2009 Japan Ready to Provide US$17 billion ODA for Asian Countries PR#06-2009 February 2, 2009 (with photo) Japan Assists Community-Based Endeavour on Forest Management in Nueva Vizcaya PR#05-2009 January 28, 2009 (with photo and Speech of Ambassador M. Katsura) Japan 's Decision to Assist Internally Displaced Persons in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao through the World Food Programme PR#04-2009 January 23, 2009 Japan 's Decision to Assist Internally Displaced Persons in Conflict-Affected Areas in Mindanao through the World Food Programme PR#03-2009 January 22, 2009 (with photo and Speech of Minister T. Uyama) Japan funds project for Providing Recycled Desks and Chairs for Maitim Elementary School PR#02-2009 January 13, 2009 (with photo) JICWELS and POEA sign MOU on Movement of Natural Persons between RP and Japan PR#01-2009 January 13, 2009 Japanese Government Scholarships Now Open (Embassy is accepting applications for the 2009 Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Programs )

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