TOKYO – A Philippine exhibition showcasing coconut-based innovation opened at the Tokyo Midtown Design Hub on Jan. 19, kicking off the yearlong celebration of the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan.

MANILA – The Philippine government has tapped a ¥10 billion (about 3.7 billion pesos) disaster standby loan from Japan to fund response, recovery and rehabilitation efforts following widespread damage caused by Typhoon Tino, internationally known as Kalmaegi.

TOKYO – Japan welcomed 885,100 visitors from the Philippines in 2025, an 8.1% increase from the previous year, according to preliminary figures released by the Japan National Tourism Organization (JNTO).

MANILA – Japan and the Philippines signed a key security agreement on Jan. 15 to deepen military cooperation as the two countries mark the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations.