(Eagle News)– A Japanese vessel docked in Manila on Friday for a goodwill visit. The JS Amagiri (DD-154), an Asagiri-class (general type) destroyer, was met by BRP Rajah Humabon (Ps 11) at Corregidor Island and escorted to the anchorage area. The vessel–which carried around 200 crew members—arrived at Pier 15 with an SH-60J helicopter. It was welcomed by delegates of the Philippine Navy led by Flag Officer in Command Capt. Ricardo Martin. The vessel will be […]
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JICA-backed plan sets projects for Mindanao’s peace, development
MANILA, Feb. 2 (PNA) — Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and Bangsamoro Development Agency (BDA) outlined 26 anchor projects for peace and development in Mindanao under the final draft of the proposed Bangsamoro Development Plan (BDP) 2 or the Medium- to Long-Term Development Plan. The Development Plan is among components of JICA’s Comprehensive Capacity Development Project for the Bangsamoro and is meant to act as useful reference or guide for the future development undertaking not […]
Japanese royals pay tribute at Japanese war shrine in the Philippines
Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko visited a Japanese World War Two shrine south of Manila on Friday (January 29). The royal couple are on an official visit to the Philippines to celebrate 60 years since the re-establishment of diplomatic relations between the two countries. Descendants of fallen Japanese soldiers accompanied the royals in offering flowers and prayers at the monument. “I didn’t know what he looked like so I wanted to come here and […]





