However, Metro Manila and the rest of the Philippines remain at Level 2.
Tourism Undersecretary Oscar Palabyab said this a welcome development.
"We have been working so hard to ask the Japanese government to lift the Level 2 as soon as possible. Our objective is for the Level 2 to be lifted completely," Palabyab said.
Level 2 advises Japanese to postpone travel to an affected area. It may advise tourists to leave the place, if necessary while Level 1 advises Japanese tourists to visit the place with special caution in order to avoid danger.