DMW, stakeholders partner to boost PH workers' Nihongo proficiency

THE DEPARTMENT of Migrant Workers (DMW) and key Philippine and Japanese stakeholders met to identify and address current Nihongo (Japanese language) training and examination challenges for workers.

PH, Japan to hold joint research on water concerns

RESEARCHERS FROM Japan and the Philippines will work together in finding solutions to address water concerns such as lack of potable water in far-flung areas, an official of the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) said Tuesday.

Japan commits P121-M scholarships for young Filipino civil servants

THE JAPANESE government has earmarked PHP121 million to finance postgraduate scholarships of young Filipino civil servants as part of its ongoing support to Philippine development priorities.

PH, Japan seal deal for 5 more PCG patrol vessels

THE PHILIPPINES and Japan on Friday signed an agreement for the acquisition of five additional 97-meter class patrol vessels for the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Japan assures delivery of more capital ships to PCG

JAPAN AMBASSADOR to the Philippines Endo Kazuya on Wednesday assured the support of the Japanese government in the acquisition of five more capital ships by the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG).

Japan, UNDP to promote food security, economic growth in Bangsamoro

THE GOVERNMENT of Japan and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)-Philippines have partnered to promote food security and economic empowerment in the Bangsamoro region's Special Geographic Area (SGA).

Japanese mobile radar to enhance PH's 'domain awareness' capability

DEPARTMENT OF National Defense (DND) Secretary Gilberto Teodoro Jr. on Monday said the country's newly-acquired TPS-P14ME Mobile Air Surveillance Radar System from Japan will expand the country's "domain awareness" capabilities.

DICT seeks Japanese investments in PH's ICT sector

THE DEPARTMENT of Information and Communications Technology (DICT) sought the support of Japan's new envoy to the country to invite more Japanese companies to invest in the country’s ICT sector.