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Ministry of Foreign Affairs News

2023/5/21

G7 Hiroshima Summit（May 19-21, 2023）
2023/5/10

Foreign Minister Hayashi's Attendance at the EU Indo-Pacific Ministerial Forum, co-hosted by Kingdom of Sweden and the European Union (May 12-15, 2023)
2023/5/4

Prime Minister Kishida Visits Republic of Korea (May 7-8, 2023)
2023/4/28

Prime Minister Kishida's visit to Egypt, Ghana, Kenya, Mozambique and Singapore (April 29 - May 5, 2023)
2023/4/28

Foreign Minister Hayashi's Visit to Latin America and the Caribbean (April 29 - May 7, 2023)
2023/3/31

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits Belgium (April 3-6, 2023)
2023/3/31

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits China (April 1-2, 2023)
2023/3/21

Prime Minister Kishida Visits Ukraine and Poland (March 21-23, 2023)
2023/3/17

Prime Minister Kishida Visits India (March 19-22, 2023)
2023/3/2

Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits India (March 2-4, 2023)

News from the Embassy

2023/6/1

Pre-Departure Japanese Language Training completed for the 15th Batch of JPEPA Candidates for Nurse and Certified Careworker
2023/6/1

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Conducts Trilateral Maritime Exercise with Philippines, U.S. Coast Guards
2023/5/31

Genba no Nihongo: A Japanese language learning app for Technical Intern Trainees
2023/5/30

Japan Coast Guard (JCG) Dispatches Mobile Cooperation Team (MCT) in Joint Maritime Law Enforcement Training with Philippines, U.S. Coast Guards
2023/5/26

Japan, PHL sign Phase 2 of MRT-3 Rehabilitation
2023/5/26

Inauguration of Japan-Funded Flood Risk Management Project for Cagayan De Oro River (FRIMP-CDOR) Contract Package 2
2023/5/16

Japan–Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting
2023/4/29

2023 Spring Conferment of Decorations
2023/4/28

Manila Subway kicks off construction of Quezon Avenue, East Avenue stations
2023/4/28

Japan provides assistance in enhancing the value chain of black garlic in Ilocos Norte
2023/4/24

2024 Japanese Government Scholarship Applications Now Open
2023/4/24

Japan honors David Carter and Josue Sim Zuniega with decorations
2023/4/19

Japan Turns Over Mobile Material Recovery Facility and Bio-Gas Digester to Pasig City
2023/4/18

17th Japan International Manga Award
2023/4/11

81st Commemoration of the ARAW NG KAGITINGAN
2023/3/30

5th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines Maritime Dialogue
2023/3/17

Grassroots Assistance Handover Ceremony for the Project for Improvement of Training Environment of the Gymnastics Association of the Philippines
2023/3/16

Japan Signs Four (4) New Grant Contracts under the Grant Assistance for Grass-Roots Human Security Projects (GGP) Scheme
2023/3/13

Japan Boosts Project to Provide Safe Water Supply and Prevent Infectious Diseases through a Japanese NGO
2023/3/10

Statement by Ambassador Koshikawa on the Dispatch of the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team in Response to an Oil Spill Disaster off the Coast of Mindoro Island
2023/3/9

Dispatch of the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team in Response to an Oil Spill Disaster off the Coast of Mindoro Island in the Republic of the Philippines
2023/3/7

JMSDF Training Division makes Davao port Call
2023/3/6

Grassroots Assistance Contract Signing Ceremony for the Project for Improvement of the Hall of Mindanao Kokusai Daigaku
2023/3/3

DOTr & Mitsubishi Corp. sign contract for NSCR Extension Project’s electrical and mechanical (E&M) systems, track works
2023/2/23

National Day Reception Celebrates the 63rd Birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan
2023/2/16

Turnover Ceremony for “The Project for the Construction of Classrooms for Santo Niño High School in Talibon, Bohol”
2023/2/13

Construction Work starts on Manila Subway’s Anonas and Camp Aguinaldo Stations
2023/2/10

Japan and UNICEF provide digital learning resources for the young learners of Valenzuela City
2023/2/10

Japan, PHL finalize agreements for Phase 2 of NSCR (Malolos-Tutuban) and NSCR Extension Projects
2023/2/10

Japan–Philippines Summit Meeting
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