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.

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.

TOKYO – The number of Filipino nationals living in Japan rose to 349,714 as of the end of June 2025, up 8,196 from six months earlier, according to data released by the Immigration Services Agency.

TOKYO/MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan’s first female prime minister, calling her rise to leadership a testament to the country’s democratic values and commitment to representation.