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The Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) concluded its attendance at the 4th Philippine Expo 2022 in Japan with optimism as more potential Japanese investors and retirees expressed willingness to invest in the country. Department of Tourism (DOT) Undersecretary and PRA alternate chair Woodrow Maquiling Jr. led the country’s tourism delegation to the three-day expo-themed “Friendship and […]
The Department of Tourism (DOT) continues its marketing and promotional efforts a month after reopening to international leisure travelers, this time setting its sights on potential visitors from a major source market- Japan. Tourism Secretary Berna Romulo-Puyat led the Philippine delegation to Japan to engage with the latter’s tourism stakeholders and promote the country as […]
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) and the Ministry of the Environment Japan (MOEJ) organized the first-ever Philippines-Japan Environmental Week to discuss environmental issues and share opportunities for cooperation towards a decarbonized infrastructure and society. DENR Secretary Roy Cimatu said the event will pave the way for new opportunities for strengthened partnerships as […]
In addition to “chicken yakitori,” the Philippines can now export processed meat products to Japan. Agriculture Secretary William Dar said this favorable development is due to the recent inclusion of the Philippines by the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) in its list of certified countries that passed the Hazard Analysis and Critical […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez reported that a Japanese wire harness maker based in Tokyo, Japan, Leading Co., Ltd. is entering the country this year to join the growing ranks of Japanese wiring harness manufacturers operating in the Philippines. “We welcome the expansion of Leading in the Philippines as it will […]
The Philippines remains a competitive investment location as foreign investors continue to “Make It Happen In The Philippines” and even consider the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic as an opportunity to further grow their businesses as more and more companies continue to choose the country for their business expansions. Arkray Industry Inc., a subsidiary of […]
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ramon Lopez announced that various infrastructure commitments with Taiheiyo Cement Group are underway to support the growing demand in the country’s housing, commercial, and infrastructure development sectors, especially with the massive “Build, Build, Build” program. The agreement was part of the Letter of Intent (LOI) that DTI and […]
Agriculture Secretary William Dar and young agripreneurs, Jeffrey Fernandez and Rap Pelayo of Jelfarm Fresh Produce Enterprise led the initial shipment of 2 tons of okra (ladies’ fingers or ochro) to Japan recently at the Pair-pags Center, Pasay City. “This is an indication that in spite of COVID-19, we are upping the game. Kagaya nitong okra export […]
Senator Koko Pimentel III backs the clinical trial of the Japan-made anti-viral drug Avigan in the Philippines as part of the government’s efforts to fight the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) pandemic, crediting such development to Philippine foreign policy of being “a friend to all nations.” This came after Japan’s Prime Minister Shinzo Abe announced that Japan […]
Inter-Agency Task Force (IATF) for the Management of Emerging Infectious Diseases spokesperson Cabinet Secretary Karlo Nograles on Wednesday shared some of the highlights of the Special ASEAN Summit on COVID-19 and the ASEAN Plus Three Summit on COVID-19, two activities the President joined via teleconference on Tuesday to discuss the region’s response to the COVID-19 […]