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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2023/1/4

Prime Minister Kishida Visits France, Italy, the United Kingdom, Canada and the United States of America (January 9-15, 2023)
2022/12/28

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits Latin America and the United States of America (January 4-15, 2023)
2022/11/16

Foreign Minister Hayashi Attends APEC Ministerial Meeting (November 16-18, 2022)
2022/11/11

Prime Minister Kishida Attends ASEAN-related Summit Meetings, G20 Bali Summit and APEC Economic Leaders' Meeting (November 12-19, 2022)
2022/11/1

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits Germany (November 2-6, 2022)
2022/10/20

Prime Minister Kishida Visits Australia（October 21-23, 2022）
2022/10/7

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits Singapore and Malaysia（October 7-10, 2022）

News from the Embassy

2023/1/31

DOTr Awards Electrical and Mechanical (E&M) Systems and Track Works of NSCR (Malolos-Tutuban) Project to Hitachi Rail
2023/1/25

Job opportunity: The Embassy of Japan in the Philippines is seeking for 1 (one) national staff member at the Consular Section
2023/1/18

Japan-made amphibious excavator starts Las Piñas dredging and garbage removal
2023/1/9

Japan’s Tunnel Boring Machine Starts Manila Subway Excavation
2023/1/1

Ambassador Koshikawa's New Year's Greeting for 2023
2022/12/22

Study in Japan! 2023 Japanese Government Scholarship: Teacher Training and Japanese Studies Categories Open for Applications
2022/12/21

Ambassador KOSHIKAWA Attends the Enthronement of the Statue of Blessed Justo Ukon Takayama
2022/12/20

Call for Application: Promotion of Japanese Companies and Japanese Food/Products at the 2023 Japanese National Day Reception
2022/12/13

Japan, Philippines, United States Ground Forces Hold First Land Forces Chiefs Meeting
2022/12/12

Ambassador KOSHIKAWA joins PHILAJAMES 50th Anniversary, awards Commendation
2022/12/9

JASDF, PAF Hold Unit-to-Unit Exchange
2022/11/28

Conferment Ceremony of the Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on Former Senate President and Former Speaker of the House Manuel “Manny” B. Villar, Jr.
2022/11/28

Japan Turns Over State-of-the-Art Medical Equipment to the Health Sector
2022/11/28

Japan Hands Over Cold Chain System to DOH
2022/11/24

Japan, IOM hands over emergency mobile equipment and health kits to Odette survivors in Siargao Island
2022/11/22

US Vice President Kamala Harris’ Courtesy Visit on Japan-made BRP Teresa Magbanua (MRRV-9701)
2022/11/22

JASDF, PAF to hold Unit-to-Unit Exchanges
2022/11/16

Japanese Language Training begins for the 15th Batch of JPEPA Nurse and Certified Careworker Candidates
2022/11/15

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for Construction of Classrooms for Leuteboro National High School in Socorro, Oriental Mindoro”
2022/11/7

Japan-US Joint Training for the Philippine Coast Guard
2022/11/4

13th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation
2022/11/4

Special Advisor to the Prime Minister Mori’s Courtesy Call on President Marcos of the Philippines
2022/11/3

Japan Confers Decoration on five (5) Filipinos
2022/11/3

Japan Confers Decoration on Ms. Sakai Michiko
2022/11/3

DOTr Awards 2 Subway Contracts to Nishimatsu-DMCI JV and Sumitomo Mitsui Construction
2022/11/2

NOTICE ON EXTENSION OF VALIDITY OF CERTIFICATE OF ELIGIBILITY (COE) RELATED TO THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19)
2022/11/1

Issuance of a message of sympathies by Foreign Minister Hayashi in the wake of the typhoon disaster in the Philippines
2022/10/28

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Dormitory Building for the Philippine School for the Deaf in Pasay City (GGP)”
2022/10/26

Japan participates in 78th Anniversary of the Battle of Surigao Strait commemoration
2022/10/21

Japan Ground Self-Defense Force (JGSDF) Conducts Capacity Building Cooperation (CBC) in (HA/DR) with the Philippine Army
2022/10/21

Japan Begins Transfer of Air Surveillance Radar Systems to the Philippines
2022/10/20

Attendance of Chargé d’affairs MATSUDA Kenichi at the "Commemoration Ceremonies of the 78th Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings”
2022/10/14

Japan Ground Self-Defense Forces joins KAMANDAG 06-22
2022/10/11

FOR “PERMANENT RESIDENT” WHO FAILED TO RE-ENTER JAPAN AND LOST THE STATUS OF RESIDENCE DUE TO INFLUENCE OF THE NOVEL CORONAVIRUS（COVID-19）
2022/10/7

Japan, IOM complete Solar Power Electrification of Health Facilities in Remote Islands of Mindanao
2022/10/7

JDS Project marks its 20th Year in the Philippines
2022/10/3

Manila Subway Starts Construction of Ortigas and Shaw Boulevard Stations
2022/9/27

Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Kishida by Vice President Duterte of the Philippines
2022/9/25

Conferment of Ambassador’s Commendation to Filipino-Japanese Friendship Association of Northern Luzon, Inc. and Mr. Arnel Magdamit Cabanisas, Executive Director of Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon, Inc.
2022/9/25

Joint Anniversary held to commemorate the 50th anniversary of Filipino-Japanese Friendship Association of Northern Luzon and the 35th anniversary of Filipino-Japanese Foundation of Northern Luzon
2022/9/22

Japan–Philippines Summit-Level Working Lunch
2022/9/20

Japan Turned Over Alimit-Nattum Bridge for Better Forest Management and Livelihood in Mayoyao, Ifugao
2022/9/16

E/N Signing on “The Project for Human Resource Development Scholarship by Japanese Grant Aid”
2022/9/13

Japan signs Grant Aid for Management and Reduction of Private Small Arms and Light Weapons (SALWs) in BARMM
2022/9/12

2023 JET Programme ALT Applications Now Open
2022/9/12

JET Programme Application 　FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
2022/9/8

The Symposium on Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) Implementation for ASEAN supported by Japan was held in Manila
2022/9/8

The 5th Japan-Philippines Vice-Ministerial Strategic Dialogue (Results)
2022/9/5

5th Vice-Ministerial Strategic Dialogue to be held on September 7th, 2022 in Manila, Republic of the Philippines
2022/9/1

Turnover ceremony welcomes students and teachers of Bayanga Norte Elementary School to two new classroom buildings funded by the Embassy of Japan
2022/9/1

The new school year at Datu Ayunan Elementary School starts with the opening of a new classroom building funded by the Embassy of Japan
2022/8/31

E/N Signing on “The Project for Restoring Livelihoods and Enhancing Resilience of Farmers and Fisherfolks Affected by Typhoon.”
2022/8/31

E/N Signing on “The Project for the Improvement of Agricultural and Fisheries Value Chain for Smallholder Farmers and Fisherfolk in Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao”
2022/8/30

2023 Young Leaders’ Program Now Open For Applications
2022/8/30

DTI and ILO sign MOU as part of Japan’s support for the recovery of MSMEs from the COVID-19 Crisis
2022/8/24

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Don Felix Robles Elementary School in La Castellana, Negros Occidental”
2022/8/23

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Julian P. Gomilla Elementary School in Ilog, Negros Occidental”
2022/8/17

Japan–Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk
2022/8/9

47 Filipinos to Join 2022 JET Programme
2022/8/5

20th Batch of JDS Fellows from the Philippines soon to begin their studies in Japan
2022/8/4

Prime Minister Kishida's Message of Condolences on the Passing of His Excellency Fidel V. Ramos, former President of the Republic of the Philippines
2022/8/2

Arrival and Turnover of Japan’s Disaster Relief Goods for the affected areas of the Northern Luzon Earthquake
2022/8/1

Japan and UNICEF hand over educational tablets to Region VIII learners
2022/7/27

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of School Building of Sto. Niño Elementary School, Kidapawan City (GGP)”
2022/7/26

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Crisis Center for Children in Conflict with the Law in Municipality of President Roxas, Province of Cotabato”
2022/7/25

Handover Ceremonies for the “Shelter Assistance Project for the victims by Typhoon Rai in Negros Occidental”
2022/7/21

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Level II Water Supply System in Barangay Kablon, Municipality of Tupi, Province of South Cotabato (GGP)”
2022/7/21

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Two Storey Building for Technical Vocational Education and Training Center in Tampakan, South Cotabato (GGP)”
2022/7/20

Embassy of Japan celebrates the 68th Anniversary of the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF)
2022/7/15

JPEPA 14th Batch of Filipino Health Care Workers Arrive in Japan
2022/7/12

Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk
2022/7/9

Opening of Condolence Book for former Prime Minister ABE Shinzo
2022/7/7

Japan funded Walk-in Cold Storage System inaugurated in Batangas
2022/7/4

Japan provides funding for a project aiming agricultural development through a Japanese NGO, The Japan Agricultural Exchange Council (JAEC)
2022/6/29

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits the Philippines (June 29-July 1, 2022)
2022/6/27

Japan and U.S. Joint Training with the Philippine Coast Guard in the Philippines
2022/6/24

Second Japan-Philippines Air-to-Air Bilateral Training on Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief
2022/6/21

JOCV Program to resume in post-COVID-19 period
2022/6/17

Signing ceremony for North South Commuter Railways (NSCR) South Extension
2022/6/13

PCG Commissions Second 97m MRRV from Japan
2022/6/13

Tunnel Boring Machines from Japan for Metro Manila Subway lowers into the underground
2022/6/10

Japan, Philippines sign ODA Grant Agreements Providing Medical Equipment to BARMM and Generators to PCG
2022/6/7

14th Batch of EPA Nurse and Certified Careworker Candidates Complete Pre-Departure Japanese Language Training
2022/6/6

NYK-TDG-SMC Pasig and Tullahan River Rehabilitation Project Turn-Over Ceremony
2022/6/1

Conferment Ceremony of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon on Atty. Eusebio V. Tan
2022/5/30

Japan Professional Basketball League “B.LEAGUE Finals 2021-22 Watch Party”
2022/5/23

Japan hands over 3,333 bags of rice to Typhoon Odette affected families in Bohol
2022/5/20

Handover Ceremony for 462 Permanent Houses in Marawi City
2022/5/20

Prime Minister Kishida’s Telephone Talk with President-elect Marcos of the Philippines
2022/5/13

Issuance of a congratulatory letter by Minister Hayashi to Vice President-elect of the Philippines
2022/5/13

Issuance of a congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Kishida to President-elect of the Philippines
2022/5/9

Conferment Ceremony of the Order of the Rising Sun, Gold and Silver Star on Lieutenant General Voltaire T. Gazmin (Ret.)
2022/5/6

PCG Commissions First 97m MRRV from Japan
2022/5/5

DOTr Awards Contract for 2 Subway Stations to Tokyu-Tobishima-Megawide Joint Venture
2022/5/2

Japan supports recovery of MSMEs from COVID-19 Crisis: Memorandum of Agreement Signing Between ILO and DOLE for the Safety and Health of Workers in MSMEs
2022/5/2

Japan and U.S. Conduct Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training with Philippine Coast Guard in the Philippines
2022/4/29

Japan Confers Decoration on Honorable Manuel Bamba Villar, Jr.
2022/4/27

Japan, Philippines Sign ODA Loan Agreement for the 30 Billion Yen Budget Support Loan Phase-2
2022/4/26

Study in Japan! 2023 Japanese Government Scholarship: Research, Undergraduate, Specialized Training College, and College of Technology Categories Now Open for Applications
2022/4/25

Foreign Minister Hayashi Meets with Finance Secretary Dominguez of the Republic of the Philippines
2022/4/20

The 16th Japan International MANGA Award
2022/4/18

Japan, Philippines Sign 30 Billion Yen Budget Support Loan
2022/4/13

JAPAN HANDS OVER EDTECH EQUIPMENT TO LAST MILE SCHOOLS IN THE PHILIPPINES
2022/4/12

Awarding Ceremony for Ambassador Commendation
2022/4/11

First Japan-Philippines Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”)
2022/4/11

Japan-Philippines Foreign Minister’s Meeting
2022/4/8

Japan-Philippines Defense Ministers’ Meeting
2022/4/6

JAPAN TURNS OVER COVID-19 PREVENTION AND CONTROL VEHICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO BARMM THROUGH IOM PHILIPPINES
2022/4/6

Massive Water Project for BARMM culminates in Maguindanao
2022/3/24

RITM receives COVID-19 related equipment from Japan
2022/3/23

Turnover Ceremony of “The Project for the Construction of Level II Potable Water System at Brgy. Banawel, Natonin, Mountain Province”
2022/3/23

PRRD Inaugurates Fully Rehabilitated MRT-3
2022/3/23

Japan dispatches an expert as "Chief Support Services Officer (CSSO)" to the Independent Decommissioning Body (IDB) in the Mindanao Peace Process
2022/3/18

Unveiling Ceremony for 1st Batch of Rolling Stocks for North South Commuter Railways (NSCR)
2022/3/17

Typhoon Odette areas officially receive 300 metric tons of rice Donation from Japan
2022/3/16

Five Water Systems launched in Mindanao
2022/3/15

Japan provides funding for a project aiming commercialization of High Quality Strawberries and promotion of Agri-Tourism through a Japanese NGO
2022/3/14

Japan and WFP turns over Typhoon Odette Relief Grant Aid
2022/3/10

47th ASEAN-Japan Business Meeting: Beyond COVID-19: Envisioning the Future with Digitalization in ASEAN and Japan
2022/3/10

Japan stands with Ukraine
2022/3/8

Japan signs grant contract to support the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines to open the training facility for junior gymnasts
2022/3/8

Japan Ambassador joins progress inspection of Manila Subway construction
2022/3/7

San Lazaro Hospital receives COVID-19 related equipment from Japan
2022/3/7

Turnover Ceremony of “The Project for the Repair and Upgrading of the Main Health Center Building and Purchase of Laboratory Equipment in Dingalan, Aurora”
2022/3/7

Ambassador Koshikawa held a ceremony for the Filipino Japanese Language Educators
2022/3/4

Japan Signs Four (4) New Grant Contracts under the Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme
2022/3/3

Japan Demonstrates Advanced ICT Telemedicine Devices
2022/3/2

UPDATE: More Japanese Business show support of Typhoon Odette Efforts, raises Php 20M worth of donations
2022/3/1

Welcome to the Philippines, PCG’s 97m MRRV "BRP TERESA MAGBANUA!"
2022/2/28

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Procurement of Pre and Postharvest Equipment for the Farmers of Municipality of Anao, Tarlac (GGP)”
2022/2/28

PH-JP ENVIRONMENT WEEK TO HOLD SEMINAR, EXHIBIT AND BUSINESS MATCHING
2022/2/24

Seminar on “Maritime Security and International Law” jointly held by the Embassy of Japan and the Department of Foreign Affairs
2022/2/24

Japan to conduct online Demo of ICT Telemedicine devices
2022/2/23

LRT 1 South (Cavite) Extension Project: Baclaran Depot Expanded
2022/2/23

Video message by Foreign Minister Hayashi, on the occasion of His Majesty the Emperor’s Birthday
2022/2/23

2022 Birthday Celebration for His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
2022/2/22

Japan’s 300 metric tons of rice for Typhoon Odette affected families arrived
2022/2/18

Japan Signs a Grant Contract for the Provision of an Ambulance in Padre Burgos, Southern Leyte
2022/2/16

TOP-RANKING OFFICIALS FROM JAPAN AND THE PHILIPPINES GATHER FOR THE 12th HIGH-LEVEL JOINT COMMITTEE MEETING
2022/2/11

JAPAN AND ADB LAUNCH $2-MILLION TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE ON UNIVERSAL HEALTH CARE IN THE PHILIPPINES
2022/2/10

2nd Tranche of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement for Metro Manila Subway Signed
2022/2/9

JAPANESE GOVERNMENT AND BUSINESS TEAM UP IN SUPPORT OF THE PHILIPPINES' TYPHOON ODETTE RELIEF EFFORTS
2022/2/8

Coordinator for International Relations (CIR) under the 2022 JET Programme: Now Open for Application
2022/2/8

Visit Japan Web : online registration service for entering Japan
2022/1/31

Japan, Philippines signs 885 million yen grant to boost Philippine pandemic recovery measures with cold chain systems
2022/1/31

Published Book by JDS Philippines: Contemporary Development Issues in the Philippines – Lessons from JDS Fellows