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Connecting Tutuban and Malolos, Japan lends $2 B for railway project

By Delon Porcalla | November 20, 2015 - 9:00am

The Philippines and Japan signed on Thursday night  a  $2-billion loan  for the construction of the 36.7-kilometer...

Business

Gov’t seeks duty-free Japan entry for Bangsamoro goods

By Kathleen A. Martin | October 17, 2014 - 12:00am

The government will seek duty-free exports of goods produced from the Bangsamoro area to Japan, Finance Secretary Cesar V....

Business

Japan supports 8 projects in Mindanao

April 21, 2014 - 12:00am

Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe recently signed eight grant contracts with respective recipient organizations for various social development projects in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao.

The Good News

Phl, Japan sign pact on dev’t projects

By Jose Rodel Clapano | March 21, 2014 - 12:00am

The governments of the Philippines and Japan signed yesterday a contract for over $855,000 or P38 million worth of development projects in conflict-stricken areas in Mindanao.

Headlines

Maritime security tops agenda in Phl-Japan meeting

By Jovan Cerda | January 10, 2013 - 1:23pm

The Philippines is strongly considering the acquisition of multi-role response vessels to increase maritime safety following a meeting on Thursday between Foreign Affairs Secretary Albert Del Rosario and newly appointed...

Nation

Japan strengthens Phl ties

By Mitchelle L. Palaubsanon | November 29, 2012 - 12:00am

The Japanese government continues to support the Philippines, especially in Mindanao, with the Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstuction and Development (J-BIRD).

Cebu News

Kahit sa trahedya, Japan tuloy ang tulong sa Mindanao

March 27, 2011 - 12:00am

BAGO pa man nangyari ang killer earthquake at tsunami sa Japan noong Marso 11, na naging sanhi ng karagdagang problema gaya ng radiation, isa ang Japan sa pinakamalaking foreign donors ng development projects sa...

PSN Opinyon

Japan to continue development aid to Phl despite earthquake, tsunami

By Eva Visperas | March 27, 2011 - 12:00am

While struggling in the aftermath of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami that hit their nation, Japan continues to support the development of conflict-affected areas in Mindanao as shown in the Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives...

Headlines

DTI to acquire PCs for public high schools

By Ma. Elisa Osorio  | January 26, 2011 - 12:00am

The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) will use the P320 million from the Japanese government to acquire personal computers for its Public High Schools (PCPS) program.

Business

Japan to extend new aid packages for South

By Pia Lee-Brago | March 20, 2010 - 12:00am

Japan will sign on Monday eight new assistance packages amounting to $732,447 (approximately P33 million) for various social development projects in conflict-affected areas in Mindanao, the Japanese embassy said...

Nation