Rappler's latest stories on Philippines-Japan relations
Philippines secures P23.5-billion Japan loan vs coronavirus
The loan is payable in 15 years, inclusive of a 4-year grace period, and has a fixed interest rate of just 0.01% per annum
Davao, Cebu road projects get P75-billion Japan funding
The Philippines and Japan sign a new loan deal worth P75.5 billion for the Davao City Bypass and the Cebu-Mactan 4th Bridge and Coastal Road
Japan to provide additional P2B to fortify Metro Manila bridges vs earthquakes
Fresh funds will go to the strengthening of the Lambingan and Guadalupe bridges
Philippines lifts ban on Fukushima meat, agriculture imports
'We hope that safe food from Fukushima as well as other parts of Japan will reach many people in the Philippines,' says Japanese Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi
PH, Japan to boost cooperation on security, maintaining rule of law in region
The two countries, both with territorial disputes with China, 'agreed to deepen bilateral cooperation in wide areas including security and enforcement of the laws of the seas,' says Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu
Japan Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu to make 1st official visit to PH
Japanese Foreign Minister Motegi Toshimitsu is scheduled to visit the Philippines from January 8 to 9
Duterte, Abe discuss comfort women, South China Sea in meeting
The two leaders also take up the Japan-funded Metro Manila Subway and plans to develop the Subic Bay area
Duterte flies to Japan for Emperor Naruhito’s enthronement
(UPDATED) The Philippine leader, bringing a supposedly ‘leaner’ delegation, will also attend the Emperor’s Banquet and Prime Minister's Banquet
Philippines to offer humanitarian aid to typhoon-hit Japan
Malacañang says the Philippine embassy in Tokyo 'is closely monitoring the situation and is now in coordination with members of the Filipino community' affected by Typhoon Hagibis
Stronger PH-Japan economic ties create more demand for MBA holders
PRESS RELEASE: Studying and working in Japan enable Filipino students to learn necessary skills that their careers demand and open doors to more opportunities
Davao City gets more foreign funding under Duterte
Now that Davao City's longtime mayor has become the most powerful man in the country, his city has taken its place at the ODA banquet table
Japan yet to deliver P430 billion in railway loans to Philippines
Of the ¥1.3 trillion or P620.81 billion that Japan committed for Philippine railway projects, some ¥900 billion or about P430.58 billion still have to be delivered
Philippines, Japan sign $202-million loan deal for Mindanao roads
Among the roads to be reconstructed and improved are those damaged in war-torn Marawi City, where delays have plagued the rehabilitation
Philippines lifts ban on Fukushima fish imports
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol says the lifting of the ban is a gesture of goodwill as the Philippines also seeks to increase the market access of its agriculture exports to Japan
DTI expects $5 billion in signed deals from Duterte's Japan trip
The Department of Trade and Industry also says the deals could generate around 80,000 jobs for Filipinos
Japan signs P41-M assistance to 5 local government projects
(UPDATED) The projects will benefit communities in Aurora, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, Lanao del Sur, and Maguindanao
LOOK: Philippine Coast Guard gets high-speed boats from Japan
These are part of the 13 high-speed boats package requested by President Rodrigo Duterte, says the Japanese embassy
[ANALYSIS] Manila and Tokyo need tighter security ties
Japan is one of the countries invited to observe the PH-US war games, but it sent actual boots on the ground last year to take part in training exercises
Philippines, Japan sign $1.54-billion loan deal on North-South Railway
The North-South Commuter Railway project will 'seamlessly' connect Philippine National Railways lines in Clark, Pampanga to Calamba, Laguna
[OPINION] Promises and pitfalls of cool Japan in Philippine geo-politics
Japan exerts its soft power to become a strategic partner that balances against a rising China
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'
Philippines, Japan to repatriate Japanese WWII soldiers' remains
Since 1958, the remains of only 100,000 out of 518,000 Japanese soldiers who died in the Philippines have been returned to Japan
Comfort woman statue in Manila removed
(2nd UPDATE) Photos show a backhoe digging at the site of the statue
Japan ready to send help for victims of Vinta
'Japan stands with the Philippines in overcoming this time of difficulties. Japan is ready to provide assistance needed by your country,' says Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
IN PHOTOS: Japan donates 100 patrol vehicles to PNP
Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Koji Haneda says the donation represents the 'golden age' of relations between the Philippines and Japan
LOOK: Duterte, Honeylet meet Emperor and Empress of Japan
Their meeting with the royal couple is the Philippine president's last official activity in his two-day visit to Japan
Duterte to 'limit his mouth' in meeting with Japan's Emperor Akihito
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte is off to Japan for an official visit
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
Duterte tours Japan's biggest warship
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte after visiting the JS Izumo also asserts he will push for a Code of Conduct in disputed waters
Japan's largest warship to visit Subic in June
There s a plan to invite President Rodrigo Duterte to visit JS Izumo when it makes a port call in Subic according to Japanese media
Philippines 'politically important nation for Japan'
Japan State Minister for Defense Kenji Wakamiya notes the friendship between Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe
PH Navy receives 2 TC-90 patrol planes from Japan
UPDATED The planes will boost the capability of the ill equipped navy to conduct maritime aerial reconnaissance
PH Navy awaits leased surveillance planes from Japan
The first batch of 2 TC 90 maritime patrol aircraft is arriving on March 27
Senate seals PH-Japan social security agreement
The deal is expected to benefit an estimated 377 233 Filipinos in Japan and 17 021 Japanese nationals currently in the Philippines
WATCH: A look back at Mindanao's Little Tokyo
After Prime Minister Shinzo Abe s visit here s a glimpse of the history of Davao City s Japanese community
What will Duterte, Abe have for breakfast in Davao?
In Davao City Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife will have breakfast not in some fancy hotel but in the house of President Rodrigo Duterte
Abe trip to Davao shows PH, Japan 'more than brothers'
This is an eloquent reflection of the existing confidence and trust between the two leaders says Japanese Foreign Press Secretary Yasuhisa Kawamura
In Manila, Abe hails improving PH-China ties
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe stresses the significance of the rule of law peaceful resolution of disputes and non militarization
Japan pledges $8.7-billion aid package to PH
One of the 5 agreements the Philippines and Japan signed is the Memorandum of Cooperation between their coast guards to promote maritime safety and security
Abe visit gives hope to Davao's Japanese descendants seeking recognition
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife will visit the community in President Duterte s home city where many 2nd and 3rd generation Japanese have remained since World War II
Japan's Abe arrives in PH to meet Duterte
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is the first head of government to visit the Philippines under the Duterte administration
Trump, Duterte nudge Japan to new normal
Abe’s diplomatic skills are put to a test by two leaders with a similar volatile temperament
PH Coast Guard gets 2nd patrol ship from Japan
BRP Malabrigo will join the 1st ship from Japan in patrolling Scarborough Shoal according to PCG spokesperson Commander Armand Balilo
LIST: Deals Duterte brought home from Japan
The President brings home mostly agreements on beefing up the Philippine Coast Guard and assistance for agribusinesses
Duterte underscores PH's 'exemplary partnership' with Japan
Duterte calls the trip another defining moment for the solid and strategic partnership between our countries
Abe to Duterte: Japan stands in solidarity with PH
Japan stands with the Philippines when Your Excellency and people of the Philippines are overcoming this difficulty in solidarity Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe says in a message to President Duterte
Philippines, Japan to China: Respect the law
The Philippines and Japan invoke and urge China to make sure that maritime security and the rule of law must completely and uncompromisingly be respected
Japan's top diplomat arrives, to meet with Duterte
Japanese Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida is also scheduled to meet with his Filipino counterpart Foreign Secretary Perfecto Yasay Jr
NAIA runways closed on January 26, 30 for Japan emperor state visit
UPDATED Cebu Pacific and Cebgo have cancelled flights during the scheduled runway closures and offer guests free rebooking or refund
PH visit of Japanese emperor, empress set for January
The state visit of Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko will happen on the 60th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries
