The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Department of Finance signed a combined total of 154 billion yen Official Development Assistance for infrastructure projects in Cebu and Davao emphasizing JICA's support to the Philippine economy affected by COVID-19.

MANILA/TOKYO – Clinical trials in the Philippines will begin soon for the Japanese antiviral drug Avigan, also known as favipiravir, to determine if it is effective in treating the new coronavirus (COVID-19).

TOKYO – The Japanese Health Ministry has released a smartphone application that notifies users if they have been in contact with someone diagnosed with COVID-19 to help combat the spread of the pneumonia-causing virus.

TOKYO – Flag carrier Philippine Airlines (PAL) has resumed its service in Japan on Wednesday, with full flights between Nagoya and Manila, and Narita and Manila.