Foreign Policy News

Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

August 21, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits China
August 16, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Europe
August 13, 2019

G20 Osaka Summit
August 8, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono's Attendance at ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings and Visits Bangladesh, Myanmar and Pacific Islands
July 24, 2019

Videos on Japan's Foreign Policy
June 16, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Mongolia
June 12, 2019

Prime Minister Abe Visits Iran
June 12, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Sweden and Iran
May 28, 2019

President of the United States of America to Visit Japan
May 23, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Attends OECD Ministerial Council Meeting and WTO Meetings

News from the Embassy

August 19, 2019

Imperial Decoration Awarding Reception of Ms. Ma. Elena Laurel Loinaz
August 15, 2019

Project for Improvement of Equipment for Power Distribution in Bangsamoro Area
July 23, 2019

Ambassador Haneda signs Metro Cebu Project for the Septage Management
July 23, 2019

Ambassador Haneda’s Visit to Baguio
July 23, 2019

Mr. Hidenobu Oguni, the President of the Japanese Association in Northern Luzon, received Ambassador’s Commendation
July 22, 2019

53 Filipinos to Join 2019 JET Programme
July 17, 2019

AMOSUP and PJMCC receive Japan Foreign Minister’s Commendations for FY 2019
July 10, 2019

Japan-funded Flood Risk Management Project in Tagoloan River Basin Inaugurated
July 5, 2019

Japan’s Self Defense Force ships visit Subic Bay
July 5, 2019

Japan Turns over Coco Coir Processing Facilities in Mindanao
July 4, 2019

The Blessing and Installation of the Statue of Takayama Ukon,and the Unveiling of his Historical Markers
July 4, 2019

Japan Turns over Five Rural Infrastructure Sub-Projects in Mindanao
July 1, 2019

Launching Ceremony of the Disaster Emergency Logistics System for ASEAN (DELSA) Satellite Warehouse
June 27, 2019

A Musical Send-Off Reception for Asia in Resonance 2019’s Filipino Orchestra Performers
June 24, 2019

Embassy of Japan Supports “Olympic Day – Lakad Para Atleta”
June 21, 2019

Embassy of Japan celebrates the 65th Anniversary of the Self-Defense Forces of Japan
June 20, 2019

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Promotion in the 20th Philippine Council for NGO Certification (PCNC) Annual Assembly
June 20, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms in Bagong Buhay Elementary School, Ormoc City, Leyte” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
June 17, 2019

Call for Entries: The Asian International Children’s Film Festival 2019
June 11, 2019

Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda's Congratulatory Message to the celebration of Philippine Independence Day on June 12, 2019
June 3, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Manglicmot High School in Alamada, North Cotabato” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
June 3, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Gambar Elementary School” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
May 23, 2019

Closing Ceremonies of the Preparatory Japanese Language Training for the 11th Batch of Japan-bound Nurse and Care Worker candidates under the JPEPA
May 21, 2019

Japan Confers Decoration on Ms. Ma. Elena Laurel Loinaz
May 21, 2019

Japan Confers Decoration on Ambassador Delia Domingo Albert
May 17, 2019

Signing of the Exchange of Notes for the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project
May 16, 2019

Reception celebrating the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor Naruhito
May 10, 2019

～Deputy Chief of Mission Minister Takehiro Kano gives a lecture on Japan’s defense and security concerns at the National Defense College of the Philippines～
May 9, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Del Pilar Elementary School in New Corella, Davao Del Norte” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
May 8, 2019

Groundbreaking Ceremony for LRT-1 Cavite Extension
May 6, 2019

Message on condolences on the Passing of Former House Speaker Prospero Nograles
May 6, 2019

Ambassador Koji Haneda Hosts a Dinner Reception for Ballet Manila at his Residence
May 1, 2019

Signing of the Greeting Book for the Enthronement of His Majesty the Emperor
April 30, 2019

Important Advisory from the Animal Quarantine Service, MAFF (Japan) (PDF) (304KB)
April 30, 2019

Inaugural Ceremony of Rehabilitation of Equipment for the Project to strengthen Flood Forecasting and Warning System in the Bicol River Basin Under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA)
April 26, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Tictapul Elementary School” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
April 26, 2019

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Provision of One (1) Unit Mobile Clinic for Zamboanga City Medical Center” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
April 24, 2019

Message of condolences from Ambassador Haneda following the recent earthquakes
April 22, 2019

Study in Japan! 2020 Japanese Government Scholarship: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology Categories Now Open for Applications
April 17, 2019

Japan Turns Over Disaster Reduction Equipment to the Philippines
April 16, 2019

LRT2 East Extension installs Japan Train System
April 12, 2019

Japan Turns Over Emergency Vehicles and Equipment to Victorias City through the Grant Assistance for Japanese NGO Projects
April 11, 2019

The Thirteenth Japan International MANGA Award
April 10, 2019

77th Commemoration of the Araw ng Kagitingan
April 10, 2019

New Brochure and Video on Japan’s Development Cooperation in the Philippines
April 4, 2019

Deputy Chief of Mission Minister Takehiro Kano gave a lecture titled “Japan’s Diplomacy in the Post-Cold War Period” at De La Salle University
April 4, 2019

Ambassador Haneda’s Courtesy Call on Governor Benjamin Diokno, Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
April 2, 2019

A Year in the Lives of Their Majesties – Ahead of His Majesty’s Abdication –
April 2, 2019

The Government of Japan Announces “REIWA” as the Name for the New Era
March 26, 2019

Japan Turns Over Emergency Vehicles to 20 Local Government Units in Luzon through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
March 25, 2019

Japan Signed Five (5) New Grant Contract through Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
March 20, 2019

～JGSDF UH-1H spare parts handed over to the Philippine Air Force～
March 19, 2019

Japan and Philippines exchange the Memorandum of Cooperation for Health care
March 14, 2019

Message of Condolence in the Passing of Honorable Ghazali Jaafar, MILF Vice Chairman
March 12, 2019

Ambassador Haneda writes an article on Mindanao Peace Process
March 8, 2019

Japan inks projects for water infrastructure and agriculture training in Bangsamoro Region
March 4, 2019

Donation of a doll to newly opened Muntinlupa Museum: “Pray for the peace – then President Quirino’s wife Alicia and her three children.”
March 1, 2019

Japan Turns Over Two 12m Class High-Speed Boats to the Philippine Coast Guard
February 28, 2019

Japan-funded Metro Manila Subway Project (Phase 1) starts construction
February 25, 2019

Message of Condolences on the Passing of Mr. Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., Governor of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
February 22, 2019

On the Establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (Statement by Foreign Minister Taro Kono)
February 21, 2019

Japan and Philippines Sign Exchange of Notes to Provide JPY3.56 billion (PHP 1.8 billion) of Grant Assistance
February 21, 2019

2019 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Ends on a High Note
February 15, 2019

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Japan-funded North-South Railway Project (Malolos-Tutuban)
February 14, 2019

Congratulations to Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai (Davao) President Retired Judge Antonina B. Oshita Escovilla
February 13, 2019

Ambassador Haneda Turns Over Gadgets to the PNP for Public Safety and Counter- Terrorism Operations
February 12, 2019

Inauguration Ceremony of the Consulate-General of Japan in Davao
February 11, 2019

Reception Hosted by the Japanese Embassy and Saga Prefecture “THE SIGHTS, SOUNDS AND TASTES OF SAGA”
February 11, 2019

Foreign Minister Kono Visits Philippines (February 9-11, 2019 )
February 4, 2019

Ambassador Haneda attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Marawi Transcentral Roads in Marawi City
February 4, 2019

Minister for Economic Affairs attends the Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Project for Community Development through Building Shelters and Livelihood Support for Rebuilding Marawi
January 30, 2019

Message of condolence from Foreign Minister Taro Kono, following the terror attack in Jolo, Sulu, the Philippines
January 28, 2019

Messages of condolences and sympathies from Ambassador Haneda to the victims of two bombing incidents on Sunday morning in Jolo, Sulu
January 28, 2019

Japan dispatched a monitoring mission for the plebiscite concerning ratification of Bangsamoro Organic Law
January 25, 2019

Free Shamisen Concert at UP Asian Center
January 25, 2019

Parliamentary Vice Minister for Foreign Affairs Suzuki meets with Acting Secretary of Foreign Affairs Abella
January 23, 2019

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on General Benjamin R. Madrigal
January 22, 2019

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on President Duterte
January 22, 2019

Message of Condolences on the Passing of Henry Sy Sr., Founder and Chairman Emeritus of the SM Group
January 18, 2019

Japan Commits US Dollars Loan for Mindanao Road Network
January 18, 2019

Japan Turns Over Disaster Reduction Equipment to the Philippines
January 17, 2019

Japan’s House of Councillors delegation headed by its President Honorable Chuichi Date made an official visit to the Philippines
January 15, 2019

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Presidential Advisor on Peace Process Carlito G. Galvez Jr.
January 15, 2019

Imperial Decoration Awarding Reception of Mr. Feliciano L. Torres
January 10, 2019

Japan Provides Funding for Sericulture in the Philippines through OISCA International
January 1, 2019

Messages of condolences and sympathies from Ambassador Haneda to the victims of the recent heavy rainfall and the bombing incident in Cotabato City on December 31st
December 28, 2018

Opening of the Consulate-General of Japan in Davao
December 20, 2018

Japan Turns over Irrigation System Facilities in Sta. Barbara, Iloilo
December 20, 2018

Ambassador Haneda visits a tilapia farm in Maguindanao
December 14, 2018

National Day Reception Celebrates the 85th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 14, 2018

Japan Supports Four (4) Projects for Peace and Development in Mindanao
December 14, 2018

Bangsamoro Forum
December 11, 2018

National Day Reception in Cebu City Celebrates the 85th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 7, 2018

Celebration of the Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, on Don Jaime Zobel de Ayala, Ayala Corporation Chairman Emeritus
December 7, 2018

Filipino High School Filmmakers Hailed as Grand Winners of the 2018 Asian International Children’s Film Festival
December 7, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attends launch of PAL's Manila-Sapporo direct flight
December 6, 2018

Embassy of Japan signs grant contract for Philippine-Japan Historical Museum Renovation
December 6, 2018

Study in Japan! 2019 Japanese Government Scholarship Program for Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Now Open for Applications
December 5, 2018

National Day Reception in Davao City Celebrates the 85th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 4, 2018

Embassy of Japan held the Reception to Celebrate the Homecoming of JET Returnees and the Launch of the JET Alumni Association
November 29, 2018

Inspirations from Traditional Japanese Culture
November 28, 2018

Japan-funded New Bohol Airport inaugurated
November 26, 2018

Message of Condolences on the Passing of Dr. George S.K. Ty, Group Chairman and Founder of Metropolitan Bank & Trust Company (Metrobank)
November 23, 2018

All Aboard the Nippon Maru! SSYEAP Delegates visit the Philippines for 4-day Country Program
November 22, 2018

Japan Signs Yen Loans for Railway and River Improvement Projects
November 22, 2018

Japanese Pianist Motoki Hirai Charms Audience with Repertoire of Memorable Classics, Delightful Originals, and Well-Loved Filipino Melodies
November 14, 2018

11th Batch of EPA nurse and careworker candidates to Undergo Preparatory Japanese Language Training
November 8, 2018

The 2019 J-pop Anime Singing Contest is now accepting entries!
November 7, 2018

UH-1H Parts will be turned over to the Philippine Air Force
November 7, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Secretary of Foreign Affairs Teodoro L. Locsin Jr
November 7, 2018

Ambassador Haneda Signs Yen Loan for MRT-3 Rehabilitation Project
November 7, 2018

UCC opens its first Coffee Academy in the Philippines
November 6, 2018

2019 JET Programme – Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) in Japan Now Open for Filipino Applicants
November 3, 2018

Japan Confers Decoration on President of Yazaki-Torres Corporation
November 3, 2018

Japan Confers Decoration on Retired Judge Antonina B. Oshita Escovilla
November 3, 2018

Japan Confers Decoration on Mr. Manolito M. Salapare
October 23, 2018

Deputy Chief of Mission (DCM) Takehiro Kano Joins the Commemoration of the 74th Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings
October 22, 2018

Ambassador Haneda Gives a Presentation at the 44th Philippine Business Conference
October 18, 2018

JNTO celebrates opening of Manila Office
October 9, 2018

The Program for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development (JFY 2018 Primary Course) now open for applications
October 5, 2018

Uniqlo's largest flagship store in Southeast Asia has finally opened in Manila!
October 5, 2018

Japanese Ambassador Koji Haneda paid a visit to the San Roque Power Corporation site in Pangasinan
October 5, 2018

Philippine Contingent to the 2018 SSEAYP Makes a Courtesy Visit to the Embassy of Japan
October 1, 2018

Unveiling Ceremony for Fukuda Doctrine Memorial Marker and Symposium
September 27, 2018

Ambassador and Madame Haneda meet with Sarah Geronimo at their residence
September 26, 2018

Ambassador Haneda writes an article on Philippines-Japan ties
September 21, 2018

Celebration of the Awarding of the Foreign Minister’s Commendation on PHILFEJA
September 21, 2018

Finalists for the 2018 Asian International Children’s Film Festival to fly to Japan!
September 20, 2018

Call for Application: Promotion of Japanese Companies and Japanese Food/Product at the 2018 Japanese National Day Reception
September 18, 2018

3 Japanese-Filipino Medalists in the 18th Asian Games Awarded with Ambassador’s Commendation
September 18, 2018

Message of condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Northern Philippines
September 17, 2018

Messages of condolences From Japan to the victims of Typhoon Ompong
September 12, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attended the inauguration ceremony of MOL Magsaysay Maritime Academy
September 12, 2018

Discussion with MILF Chairman Murad on Future Japanese Assistance to Bangsamoro
September 11, 2018

Japanese Government Scholarship Predeparture Orientation Held
September 10, 2018

2019 Young Leaders Program Now Open for Applications
September 7, 2018

Japan launches P2.12-billion HARVEST project for Mindanao farmers
September 6, 2018

Turnover Ceremonies for “The Project for the Acquisition of One (1) Unit of Container Wing Van for Small Rice Farmers in Labangan, Zamboanga del Sur” and “The Project for the Construction of an Outpatient Building of Rural Health Unit in Vincenzo Sagun” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
September 4, 2018

The Visit of H.E. His Excellency Mr.Rodrigo R.Duterte, President of the Republic of the Philippines, to the JMSDF escort ship "KAGA"
September 3, 2018

Turnover Ceremony of BSL 3 Container Laboratory
August 31, 2018

Ambassador Koji Haneda and Mme Ihoko Haneda visited Pinto Art Museum in Antipolo City
August 29, 2018

Japan Revised the Country Development Cooperation Policy for the Republic of the Philippines
August 28, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attends the Commissioning Ceremony of Two 44m Class Patrol Vessels and the Handover Ceremony of Three High-speed Boats
August 23, 2018

Turnover Ceremony for “The Construction of a Health Facility in Pateros, Metro Manila” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
August 15, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on President Duterte
August 14, 2018

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Renovation of Physical Therapy Center in Parañaque City” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP)
August 1, 2018

Relaxation of Visa Requirements for Nationals of the Republic of the Philippines
July 26, 2018

Statement by the Minister for Foreign Affairs on the Enactment of the Law for the Mindanao Peace Process
July 24, 2018

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for Construction of Barangay Health Stations and Procurement of Medical Equipment in Coron, Palawan” Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
July 24, 2018

Groundbreaking Ceremony for Drug Abuse Treatment and Rehabilitation Center (DATRC) in Cavite
July 20, 2018

40 Filipinos to Join 2018 JET Programme
July 19, 2018

Japanese Jazz Pianist Hiroko Kokubu Returns to Manila, Holds Concert Hosted by Ambassador Haneda
July 17, 2018

Ambassador Haneda visits two Japan-funded projects
July 17, 2018

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan Awards Foreign Minister’s Commendation to PHILFEJA
July 9, 2018

Application for Asian International Children’s Film Festival is Now Open!!
July 3, 2018

Japan Self-Defense Forces Day celebrated by the Embassy of Japan
June 28, 2018

The Third Hideyo Noguchi Africa Prize nominations are open
June 27, 2018

Celebrate the Philippines-Japan Friendship Month with an exciting lineup of cultural events and activities this July!
June 19, 2018

Embassy of Japan to Host a Job Fair for Returning JPEPA Candidates
June 19, 2018

Ambassador Haneda's Courtesy Call on Mr. Ramon Jacinto
June 14, 2018

Ambassador Haneda signed and exchanged notes for the Project for Improving Flood Forecasting and Warning System for Cagayan de Oro River Basin and the Japanese Grant Aid for Human Resource Development Scholarship (JDS) Project
June 13, 2018

Message of Condolences on the Passing Away of Honorable Roilo Golez
June 13, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Senator Gordon
June 8, 2018

Ceremonial Inauguration of the Pagbilao Unit 3 Power Plant
June 8, 2018

Turnover of Japan-funded Marabut Municipal Hall under the Programme For Rehabilitation and Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda
June 7, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays Courtesy Call on the New DOJ Chief
June 7, 2018

Ambassador Haneda's Courtesy Call on Tourism Secretary Puyat
June 5, 2018

High-Ranking Official Mr. Mitsuhiro Miyakoshi visits the Philippines
June 4, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on General Carlito G Galvez Jr., AFP
June 4, 2018

JMSDF JS SETOGIRI (DD-156) Manila Bay Port Call
May 31, 2018

Closing Ceremonies of the Preparatory Japanese Language Training for the 10th Batch of Japan-bound Nurses and Carewokers under the JPEPA
May 22, 2018

Heat Illness Prevention Information for People Visiting Japan from Overseas
May 21, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Presidential Peace Adviser Dureza
May 15, 2018

Inauguration Ceremony of Plaridel Bypass Road Project’s Phase 2 and Groundbreaking Ceremony of the Project’s Phase 3 Under Japan’s ODA
May 15, 2018

Inauguration Ceremony of Pasig-Marikina River Channel Improvement Project Phase3 Under Japan’s ODA
May 14, 2018

Message of Condolences on the Passing Away of Former Senate President Edgardo Angara
May 11, 2018

Japan, Philippines Deepen Ties through Relations Exercise (RELEX)
May 10, 2018

Signing of the MOC on the Collection and Repatriation of the Remains of Japanese Soldiers in the Philippines
May 10, 2018

Turnover Ceremony of the “Construction of Community Learning Center in Magallanes, Sorsogon” under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
April 29, 2018

Japan Confers Decoration on Chairman Emeritus of Ayala Corporation Jaime Zobel De Ayala
April 19, 2018

Study in Japan! 2019 Japanese Government Scholarship: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology Categories Now Open for Applications
April 5, 2018

Calling All Artists: Make MANGA and Win a Trip to Japan!
April 5, 2018

Japan Turns over Farm to Market Roads in Maguindanao
March 28, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attends the Commissioning Ceremony of Two 44m Class Patrol Vessels and the Handover Ceremony of Four High-speed Boats
March 27, 2018

Japan and the Philippines Conduct the 10th Sub-Committee on Improvement of the Business Environment (SC-IBE) Meeting under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA)
March 27, 2018

3 JMSDF TC-90s Transferred to the Philippine Navy
March 27, 2018

Turnover and Grant Contract Signing for “The Project for Providing Emergency Vehicles to the Bureau of Fire Protection” Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
March 22, 2018

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) Promotion in League of Municipalities of the Philippines – General Assembly
March 21, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attends the Signing Ceremony of the Exchanges of Notes for the Waste-to-Energy Facilities in Davao City and the Budgetary Support for Marawi Rehabilitation
March 21, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy calls on Senator Aquino IV and Senator Poe
March 20, 2018

Turnover of Japan-Funded Construction of Classrooms for Al Azhaire in Cotabato City
March 19, 2018

First Japan-Philippines Meeting for Joint Crediting Mechanism (JCM) Towards Emission Reduction
March 16, 2018

Ambassador Haneda attends the Ceremonial Handover of Japanese Heavy Machineries to the Philippine Government and the Signing Ceremony of the Exchange of Notes with the UN-Habitat for Marawi Rehabilitation
March 15, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Senator Recto
March 12, 2018

J-pop goes our hearts! 9th J-pop Anime Singing Contest Winners Announced
March 6, 2018

Ambassador Haneda pays courtesy call on Senator Zubiri
March 6, 2018

Ambassador Haneda's Courtesy Call on Governor Nestor A. Espenilla, Jr., Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas
March 2, 2018

Ambassador Haneda’s courtesy call on Presidential Spokesperson Harry Roque
March 2, 2018

Turnover of Japan-funded Lawaan Municipal Hall under the Programme For Rehabilitation and Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda
March 2, 2018

Celebration of the Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, on Dr. George S.K. Ty, Metrobank Group Chairman and Founder
March 1, 2018

Japanese Ambassador pays courtesy call on Senator Legarda
February 28, 2018

Japan Signed Three (3) New Grant Contract through Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
February 28, 2018

Ambassador Haneda Paid a Courtesy Call on Tourism Secretary Teo
February 21, 2018

Ambassador Haneda’s courtesy call on Secretary Benjamin E. Diokno of the Department of Budget and Management
February 21, 2018

Ambassador Haneda’s courtesy call on Secretary Ramon M. Lopez of the Department of Trade and Industry
February 19, 2018

Turn-Over Ceremony of Japan-Granted “Enhanced Communications Systems” to the Philippine Coast Guard
February 19, 2018

Imperial Decoration Awarding Reception of Mr. Philip B. Sanvictores
February 13, 2018

Turn-over Ceremony of 20 Japan-Made Patrol Vehicles with President Duterte
February 9, 2018

Ambassador Haneda's courtesy visit to Secretary Ernesto Pernia of the National Economic and Development Authority
February 7, 2018

JENESYS2017 Language and Culture Delegates Set For One-Of-A-Kind Snowland Experience in Japan
January 18, 2018

Inauguration ceremony of CNS/ATM developed under Japan's ODA
January 16, 2018

Ambassador Haneda and President Duterte at Turn-Over Ceremony of Japan-Made Patrol Vehicles to Davao City Police
January 15, 2018

Handing Over of Japan Provided Rice to Displaced people from Marawi Under the ASEAN Plus Three Emergency Rice Reserve (APTERR)
December 26, 2017

Messages of Condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Southern Philippines and the fire incident in Davao City
December 26, 2017

Message of condolences by Foreign Minister Taro Kono following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Southern Philippines
December 22, 2017

National Day Reception in Cebu City Celebrates the 84th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 20, 2017

National Day Reception in Davao City Celebrates the 84th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 19, 2017

Ambassador Haneda’s courtesy visit to Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio
December 19, 2017

Ambassador Haneda’s visit to the Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku (Mindanao International College)
December 19, 2017

Ambassador Haneda’s Visit to the Mintal Public Cemetery in Davao City
December 19, 2017

Project Launching and Ceremonial Groundbreaking of Rehabilitation of Equipment for the Project to strengthen Flood Forecasting and Warning System in the Bicol River Basin Under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA)
December 18, 2017

Japan Signed Five (5) New Grant Contract through Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
December 15, 2017

2018 Japanese Government Scholarship: Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Fillable Application Forms Now Available For Download!
December 12, 2017

National Day Reception Celebrates the 84th Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
December 11, 2017

Ambassador Koji Haneda of Japan attended the Bangsamoro Assembly organized by Bangsamoro Transition Commission (BTC)
December 1, 2017

Study in Japan! 2018 Japanese Government Scholarship: Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Open for Applications
November 29, 2017

Turn-over Ceremony of 100 Japan-Made Patrol Vehicles donated to Philippine National Police
November 28, 2017

Notice of Office Relocation (Consular Office of Japan in Davao) (PDF) (51KB)
November 24, 2017

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) Promotion in League of Municipalities of the Philippines – Luzon and Mindanao Cluster
November 22, 2017

Turn-over Ceremony of Three 7-Meter Fast Boats and Commissioning Ceremony of Three 44-Meter Patrol Vessels
November 20, 2017

Filipino High School Movie Directors to fly to Japan
November 20, 2017

10th Batch of Japan-bound Nurses and Careworkers to Undergo Preparatory Japanese Language Training
November 10, 2017

Japan- Philippines: A Golden Age of Strategic Partnership
November 3, 2017

Japan Confers Decoration on Mr. Philip B. Sanvictores
November 3, 2017

Japan Confers Decoration on Metrobank Group Chairman and Founder George S.K. Ty
October 30, 2017

President of the Republic of the Philippines to Visit Japan
October 30, 2017

Presentation of the Credentials by new Ambassador Koji Haneda
October 24, 2017

Towards Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons - Japan’s UN Resolution on Nuclear Disarmament –
October 14, 2017

New Japanese Ambassador Arrives in the Philippines
October 12, 2017

27 Filipino Youth Ambassadors to embark on 52-day Japan- ASEAN trip
October 11, 2017

JENESYS 2017 (Rugby Youth Exchange) Pre-departure Orientation
October 2, 2017

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) Promotion in League of Municipalities of the Philippines – Visayas Cluster
September 29, 2017

Turnover of Japan-funded Outpatient Building of the Eastern Visayas Regional Medical Center under the Programme For Rehabilitation and Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda
September 27, 2017

The Program for Global Human Resource Development for Peacebuilding and Development (JFY 2017 Primary Course) Call for Applications for non-Japanese Program Associates
September 7, 2017

JICC, PHILAJAMES hold pre-departure orientation for Japanese Government scholars
August 22, 2017

Turnover of Japan-Funded Construction of Training Center in Naujan, Oriental Mindoro
August 17, 2017

Turnover of Japan-Funded Production and Marketing of “Clean and Green” (Non-Wood) Charcoal Facility in Baggao, Cagayan Valley
August 10, 2017

Call for Entries: The Asian International Children’s Film Festival 2017
August 9, 2017

Australia-Japan-United States Trilateral Strategic Dialogue Joint Statement
August 8, 2017

Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Congratulatory Message to the Philippines for the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of Association of Southeast Asian Nation (ASEAN)
August 2, 2017

2018 Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) for Master’s Students in Japan Now Open for Applications
July 31, 2017

Embassy of Japan to Host a Job Fair for Returning JPEPA Candidates
July 28, 2017

Japan’s Humanitarian Grant Aid to Internally Displaced People in Mindanao
July 28, 2017

16 Filipinos to Join 2017 JET Programme
July 10, 2017

Congratulations to Mr. Benedicto Zulita Onari, Vice President of Cebu Nikkei Jin Kai(Cebu Filipino-Japanese Descendants Federation)
July 6, 2017

Announcement: Postponement of the 2017 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest
June 28, 2017

The 2017 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Top 15 finalists revealed!
June 22, 2017

Japan Commits PHP 117 million for Scholarship Project
June 16, 2017

Celebration of the Conferment of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star, on SGV Founder Washington Z. SyCip
June 6, 2017

“JS Izumo” docks on PH shore, welcomes President Duterte
June 2, 2017

Message from Japanese Ambassador Kazuhide Ishikawa to Foreign Secretary Alan Peter Cayetano on the Resorts World Manila Incident
May 26, 2017

2017 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Call for Entries Extended to June 16! Grand winner will win a trip to Japan
May 24, 2017

9th Batch of Japan-bound Nurses and Caregivers to the Closing Ceremony of the Preparatory Japanese Language Training
May 23, 2017

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects “Provision of Emergency Vehicles for BFP” Blessing Ceremony
May 23, 2017

Japan Turns Over Next-Generation Vehicle Package to the Philippines Under Japan’s Non-Project Grant Aid (NPGA)
May 2, 2017

Japan Confers Decoration on Mr. Benedicto Z. Onari, Vice President of Cebu Nikkei Jin Kai
May 2, 2017

Japan Confers Decoration on SGV Founder Washington Z. SyCip
March 27, 2017

Calling All Artists and Illustrators! Join the 11th Japan International MANGA Award
March 24, 2017

Japanese International Relations and Policy Expert Gives Two Lectures in Manila on Japan’s Security Strategy
March 23, 2017

Signing and Exchange of Notes for Grant Aid Projects
March 21, 2017

New Batch of Japanese Government Scholars Bound for Japan
March 13, 2017

Japan Supports Four (4) Projects for Peace and Development in Mindanao through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
March 13, 2017

Updated Visa Page
March 9, 2017

Japan Provides a Physical Therapy Center in Paranaque City
March 8, 2017

Japan Provides Funding for the Japanese NGO Activities in the Philippines
March 7, 2017

Commissioning Ceremony of 3rd Japan-Provided Multi-Role Response Vessel
March 7, 2017

Japan Supports Four (4) Projects for Peace and Development in Mindanao through the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP)
March 7, 2017

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classrooms and Training Room for Tagbilaran City Central School SPED Center
February 27, 2017

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classroom Buildings for Bayugan National Comprehensive High School In Bayugan, Agusan Der Sur
February 20, 2017

Celebration of the conferment of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on Honorable Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin M. Drilon
February 10, 2017

2017 J-pop Anime Singing Contest is now open for entries
February 10, 2017

Philippine Judo Federation receives 142 Tatami Mats from Japan via “Sport for Tomorrow” Programme
February 10, 2017

23 Japanese Senior High School Students to Visit the Philippines under the JENESYS2016 Outbound Program
February 9, 2017

Partnership for Quality Infrastructure (PDF) (6.2MB)
February 3, 2017

The Appari and Guiuan Radar Station Japan- Funded Improvement Project of the Meteorological Radar System Inaugurated
February 1, 2017

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classroom Building for Ipil National High School in Ormoc City
January 17, 2017

Signing and Exchange of Notes during the Visit of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe to the Philippines
December 22, 2016

Commissioning Ceremony of 2nd Japan- Provided Mutli-Role Response Vessel
December 21, 2016

Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs Sonoura and the Ambassadors from ASEAN Member Countries
December 19, 2016

Japanese NGO and GOJ Start Support for Micro Scale Farmers in Northern Luzon
December 16, 2016

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects “PROVISION OF EMERGENCY VEHICLES FOR BFP” TURN OVER AND GRANT CONTRACT
December 13, 2016

National Day Reception Celebrating the 83rd Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan 7 December 2016
December 12, 2016

J-pop Culture highlighted in the ‘60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration’
November 29, 2016

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classroom Buildings for Dumadalig Integrated School in Tantangan, South Cotabato
November 25, 2016

Japanese Pop Culture to be highlighted in ‘60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration’
November 25, 2016

Eight Filipino High School Students fly off to Japan for the 2016 Asian International Children’s Film Festival
November 25, 2016

Conferment Ceremony of the Japanese Imperial Decoration to Former Prime Minister Cesar Enrique Aguinaldo Virata
November 22, 2016

Three (3) Turnover Ceremonies of Japan-Funded Classrooms in Pagalungan, Maguindanao, Mindanao
November 22, 2016

Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Project (GGP) Promotion in Cotabato City for Philippine NGOs
November 18, 2016

Study in Japan! 2017 Japanese Government Scholarship: Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Open for Applications
November 15, 2016

Reception to Welcome the Participants of the General Assembly of the Philippine Nikkei Jin Kai Rengokai (federation of Japanese decendants)
November 11, 2016

Save the Date! ‘60 Years of Philippines-Japan Friendship Celebration’ brings AKB48 to Manila this December
November 7, 2016

9th Batch of Japan-bound Nurses and Caregivers to Undergo Preparatory Japanese Language Training
November 4, 2016

53 Filipino students arrive in Japan for JENESYS2016 Programme
November 3, 2016

Japan Confers Decoration on Honorable Senate President Pro-Tempore Franklin M. Drilon
November 3, 2016

Japan Confers Decoration on Former Prime Minister Cesar Enrique Aguinaldo Virata
October 26, 2016

Japan- Philippines Joint Statement
October 26, 2016

Signing and Exchange of Notes concerning Yen Loans to the Philippines
October 25, 2016

22 Filipino Youth involved with Female Entrepreneurship heads to Japan as part of JENESYS2016
October 17, 2016

All Aboard: 43rd SSEAYP Delegates Attend Pre-Departure Orientation
October 13, 2016

Japan provides grant aid for the Improvement of Water Supply System of the Metropolitan Cebu Water District
October 13, 2016

Commissioning Ceremony of Japan-Provided Multi-Role Response Vehicle
October 5, 2016

Turnover Ceremony of a Japan funded Two-Storey “Piloti” type Processing Plant for Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas
September 28, 2016

2017 JET Programme – Assistant Language Teacher (ALT) Position Now Open for Applications
September 27, 2016

New Batch of Scholars Bound for Japan
September 14, 2016

Come Visit Hokkaido!
September 13, 2016

[Videos] Japan's Contribution to Africa
September 3, 2016

MESSAGE FROM PRIME MINISTER SHINZO ABE TO PRESIDENT DUTERTE ON THE BOMBING INCIDENT
September 3, 2016

MESSAGE FROM FOREIGN MINISTER FUMIO KISHIDA TO SECRETARY YASAY ON THE BOMBING INCIDENT IN DAVAO
September 2, 2016

22 Filipino Youths Head to Japan for JENESYS2016
September 2, 2016

Turnover of Fish Processing Plants for Typhoon Yolanda Affected Areas
August 25, 2016

Foreign Minister Kishida Visits the Philippines
August 16, 2016

Turnover Ceremony of the Banisilan Rubber Production, Processing and Marketing Enterprise under Mindanao Sustainable Agrarian and Agriculture Development (MinSAAD)
August 16, 2016

Japan Provides Funding for the Construction of Eco-Friendly Plant for Lemongrass Oil Distillation in Negros Occidental
August 5, 2016

14th Batch of JDS Fellows to be Sent Off to Japan
August 2, 2016

2017 Young Leaders’ Program (YLP) for Master’s Students in Japan
August 2, 2016

Turnover Ceremony of the Farm To Market Road under the Agrarian Reform Infrastructure Program III (ARISPIII)
July 28, 2016

28 Filipinos accepted to the 2016 JET Programme
July 28, 2016

Turnover of Japan-funded equipment of National Maritime Polytechnic under the Programme For Rehabilitation and Recovery from Typhoon Yolanda
July 28, 2016

2016 J-Pop Anime Singing Contest will fly two winners to Japan!
July 27, 2016

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classrooms-Evacuation Center for Almacen Elementary School in Hermosa, Bataan
July 4, 2016

Relief Money in Response to the Earthquake Centered in the Kumamoto Region of Kumamoto Prefecture 2016
June 24, 2016

Japan Provides Funding for Two Projects in the Province of Benguet
June 21, 2016

Turnover of Japan-Funded Classroom Buildings for Sulon National High School in Sultan Mastura, Maguindanao
June 17, 2016

Japan Commits PHP 16 million for the Improvement of TV Programs of PTV
June 17, 2016

Japan Commits PHP 117 million for Scholarship Project
June 16, 2016

The JFY 2016 Mid-Career Course On Communication and Leadership in International Organizations
June 15, 2016

Application for the 60 Years Philippines-Japan Friendship Guideline to Apply for Endorsement of Events
May 31, 2016

Inauguration of Rehabilitated and Modernized Livestock "Oksyon” Market Funded by Japan
May 24, 2016

2016 J-pop Anime Singing Contest Deadline Extended until June 24!