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Japan ambassador apologizes for WWII atrocities

By Camille Diola | April 9, 2014 - 12:58pm

Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Toshinao Urabe on Wednesday apologized  for  the atrocities of the Imperial...

Headlines

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

Envoy: Phl-Japan ties a strategic partnership

By Pia Lee-Brago | June 30, 2013 - 12:00am

Philippine-Japan relations, given the “depth and width” of exchanges between the two countries, are worthy of...

Headlines

Phl still attractive to Japanese investors

June 26, 2013 - 12:00am

As Japan pursues its growth strategy, the Philippines remains an attractive investment destination for manufacturers, officials...

Business

Japan backs Bangsamoro agreement

March 14, 2013 - 1:29pm

Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe has expressed optimism that the humanitarian and security engagements between Malacañang...

Nation

Etsuko Urabe: Ceramic artist

By F Sionil Jose | July 23, 2012 - 12:00am

The Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe and his wife, Etsuko invited the writers Charlson Ong, Sarge Lacuesta and his poet...

Arts and Culture

Phl used Japan aid well, says envoy

By Bebot Sison Jr. | March 28, 2012 - 12:00am

Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe is satisfied with the way Filipinos are handling the monetary assistance given to them by the Japan government for the improvement of infrastructure, educational standards and medical...

Headlines

Japan calls for signing of peace deal between Phl gov't, MILF

March 22, 2012 - 10:00pm

Japan's top envoy to the Philippines today renewed calls for the signing of a final peace agreement between the government and Muslim rebels to usher in development for the entire country.

Japan donates to UNHCR efforts in Mindanao

October 6, 2011 - 12:00am

The Japanese government has donated 30-million yen to the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in the Philippines, beefing up the UN agency’s protection program for the internally displaced...

Nation

EDITORIAL - Lining up

September 24, 2011 - 12:00am

The Philippines is no longer “a horror story” and prospective investors are “lining up” to do business in the country, President Aquino said yesterday upon his return from the United Sta...

Opinion