Rappler's latest stories on JICA
Two students from Mindanao’s conflict-affected area win first JICA video blog contest
Students from Mindanao State University win the contest with their entry about witnessing the effect of the armed conflict in Marawi in 2017 and their wish for peace and solidarity in the city
Travel to Japan for free: Join JICA for video blogging contest for PH youth
The video blogging contest is open to Filipinos aged 18 to 24 years old
JICA opens vlog contest to young Filipinos, will send winner to Japan
The participants are encouraged to tell their stories using a video blog on the question: How does Japan and JICA impact my life?
Philippines, Japan sign P18-billion MRT3 rehab loan deal
(UPDATED) With this agreement, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says the government would finally be able to address the 'problem that is the MRT3'
JICA opens agri-business, tourism training in Okinawa for young Filipinos
PRESS RELEASE: The course will run from February 7-23, 2019 and application is open until October 31, 2018
JICA extends deadline for digital art contest on SDGs for college students
Deadline for submission of entries has been extended until September 30, 2018. Rappler is a media partner for the 'Building An Inclusive Future' contest.
JICA announces winners of poster design competition for Northern Luzon high school students
Press release: The winning poster designs will be exhibited at the Tanabata Festival Week in Baguio
Selection of new MRT3 maintenance provider moved to June
It will take 31 months and P16.985 billion to restore the Metro Rail Transit Line 3, based on talks between the Department of Transportation and the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Sara Duterte returns to Japan for urban planning lessons
(UPDATED) Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio and other Davao City officials are in Japan as part of the city government's partnership with the Japan International Cooperation Agency
Gov't to lease retail, dining spaces at Metro Manila Subway stations
Philippine Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says the revenues would help pay off Japan's loan for the construction of the subway
PH, Japan sign P51-B loan deal for phase 1 of Metro Manila Subway
Under Phase 1, 30 kilometers of underground railway with 14 stations will be built from Mindanao Avenue to the Ninoy Aquino International Airport
Philippines, Japan sign P4-billion loan deal for Bulacan road
The loan will go towards expanding the Plaridel Bypass Road from two lanes to a 4-lane carriageway national road
DOF bolsters new tax academy with scholarships
The scholarships are for employees – to train the next generation of public finance managers – while the DOF supports a JICA program open to those in the private sector
DOTr expects new MRT3 maintenance provider by May 2018
The Japan government – the Philippine government's ODA partner for Metro Rail Transit Line 3 (MRT3) – has promised to help mobilize a new maintenance provider by May next year
Philippines and Japan: ‘Images of a Better Tomorrow’ photo contest winners
Here are the winning photographs in the competition celebrating Philippine-Japan Friendship Month by JICA. Rappler was a media partner in the contest.
PH one step closer to Japan loan for Metro Manila subway
(UPDATED) Officials of the Philippines and Japan exchange notes on the highly-anticipated subway project and 4 other deals
NEDA Board approves Metro Manila Subway, longest railway
UPDATED These big ticket projects will be funded via official development assistance ODA from either China or Japan
PPP Center rebuilds pipeline with new focus: LGUs
The Public Private Partnership PPP Center of the Philippines promises to add more local government unit LGU projects to the pipeline
$7-B Metro Manila subway to be extended to NAIA
From an earlier projection of 4 4 billion P225 17 billion the cost of the proposed subway goes up to 7 billion P358 25 billion
[EDITORIAL] #AnimatED: Trapik sa Kamaynilaan, napag-iwanan ng pagbabago?
Sa binagsik-bagsik ng retorika ng administrasyong Duterte tungkol sa pagbabago, hindi maitatangging usad-pagong ang pagresolba ng traffic congestion
PH, Japan sign P117-M scholarship deal for Filipino gov't employees
20 Filipino government employees will take post graduate courses in Japan s leading universities like Kobe University Meiji University and Nagoya University
Japanese teacher boosts livelihood capacities of SPED graduates in Bohol
A former JICA volunteer Akiko Sugiyama goes back to Bohol to establish a livelihood training center for SPED graduates
Photo contest on PH-Japan friendship accepting entries until September 15
Press release: This the first photography contest by the Japan International Cooperation Agency mark the Japan Philippines Friendship Month in July
JICA invites young Filipinos to disaster management training in Japan
The Knowledge Co Creation Program is part of JICA’s development cooperation with the Philippines
Plaridel Bypass Road ready by end-2017 or early 2018
Construction is ongoing for Phase II of the Plaridel Bypass Road which will link Central Luzon provinces to the North Luzon Expressway cutting travel time by up to 50 minutes
Coming soon: Train ride from Tutuban to Malolos in 35 minutes
The 38 kilometer railway which promises a safe speedy and sustainable mode of transportation is expected to begin construction in 2019 with operations eyed between 2021 and 2022
News Briefs: February 3, 2017
Stories from across the Philippines on Friday February 3
PWDs in Iloilo make crayons out of fruits, veggies
A Japanese volunteer teaches crayon making to persons with disabilities empowering them to engage in entrepreneurship
SBMA proposes P100-B expressway-railway from Manila to Subic
The SBMA chief wants the financing of the proposed multi modal coastal highway to be under the Philippine China Framework of Cooperation
Carmaggedon redux: Will building more roads solve our traffic problems?
Many people have proposed various solutions to our traffic problems Will building more roads necessarily relieve traffic congestion and increase travel time in the long run?
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DPWH works on Cagayan, Tagoloan, Imus rivers to prevent flooding
The priority areas in this P356 million flood risk management project have been identified by the Japan International Cooperation Agency in two studies
JICA's Bangsamoro dev't plan to create 550,000 jobs by 2022
The Japan International Cooperation Agency JICA turns over the final Bangsamoro Development Plan that seeks to create jobs and increase the economy in the Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao
Japan training program opens for Filipinos to help in Mindanao dev't
PRESS RELEASE Japan calls on young Filipino leaders to participate in the Comprehensive Regional Development Planning Course
Apply now: Disaster risk reduction management training in Japan
JICA opens training for young Filipinos on disaster risk reduction management post disaster recovery in Japan
DPWH Southern Leyte defends viral 'bridge with no river'
The district engineer says that constructing a bridge on that part of the road saved them million of pesos worth of road repairs
Japanese shipbuilder begins construction of PCG vessels
Transportation Secretary Joseph Emilio Abaya attends the keel laying ceremony in Japan for the first of 10 new Philippine Coast Guard vessels
1st Japanese volunteer in PH recalls farmer's life in Benguet
Emperor Akihito s meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers in Manila brings to Hidekazu Kumano fond memories of his volunteer work after WWII
ADB, Japan to pour $16B for infra in Asia and the Pacific
The 16 billion investment will also contribute to the expansion of climate financing for developing countries in Asia and the Pacific
Makati-Pasay-Taguig subway auction targeted for next gov't
The planned 20 kilometer subway is expected to ease road congestion in the cities of Makati Pasay and Taguig
Over 1M jobs in Metro Cebu by 2050 under roadmap – JICA study
The full implementation of the Metro Cebu Roadmap is also expected to grow the area s gross domestic product GDP per capita to more than 20 000 by 2050 almost the same level as South Korea in 2010 according to a JICA study
New NAIA to be operational in two decades
The Philippine government is looking at two possible sites for the new NAIA: the reclamation area in Manila Bay and the naval station in Sangley Point in Cavite
What will stimulate PH economy until 2050?
The Philippine economy can post an average growth of over 7 in the next 10 years – with quality workforce and an attractive investment climate
How a brief thunderstorm can cause horrendous Metro traffic
With inadequate pumps and drains even brief heavy rain can turn Metro Manila into a swimming pool bringing traffic to a halt transportation experts say
Amid Bangsamoro bill uncertainty, Japan continues aid in Mindanao
Japan s comprehensive development institution has been supporting peace and development projects in the conflict ridden southern Philippines since 2002
Proposed traffic solutions: Regulate car sales, relocate industries
A congressman renews proposal to sell cars only to those with proof of parking spaces; an ex senator says factories commercial establishments should move to the provinces
The 'Big One': Are people ready?
If the 7 2 magnitude earthquake does occur Metro Manila could run out of food and water for a week
Business groups seek approval of road linking port of Manila to Skyway
Half the current number of delivery trucks from the Port of Manila would use proposed elevated link to the Skyway stage 3 the PCCI says
Hydropower plant seen to save Ifugao Rice Terraces inaugurated
As a condition for the grant the net proceeds of the plant must be placed in a trust fund called the Rice Terraces Conservation Fund for the preservation of the Ifugao Rice Terraces
How to solve traffic? Fix bus system, pay drivers fixed wages
Experts say reducing the number of buses that ply EDSA would significantly reduce travel time and costs of traffic for commuters
