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BIR officials meet JICA representatives to strengthen relations

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Posted at Jan 31 11:32 AM

The BIR said on Tuesday officials have met with the representatives of the Japan International Cooperation Agency to strengthen cooperation. Read more »

Crown Asia Chemicals says to supply pipes for NCR subway

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Updated as of Oct 12 12:11 PM

The Metro Manila Subway project will use CROWN pipes during construction phase, its manufacturer Crown Asia Chemicals Corp said. Read more »

DMCI to build part of Metro Manila Subway

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Posted at Oct 04 01:14 PM

DM Consunji Inc (DMCI) on Tuesday said it is set to build part of the Metro Manila Subway Project. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 3, 2022

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Posted at Oct 03 11:50 PM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Groundbreaking of Metro Manila Subway Project

Yummie Dingding, PPA Pool
Posted at Oct 03 02:45 PM

The 33-kilometer subway from Valenzuela to Bicutan will be funded through a P488.47 billion loan from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). Read more »

Senators grill DOTr officials over pursuing Chinese loans

Vivienne Gulla, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Sep 30 08:43 PM

Senators grilled the Department of Transportation over its decision to continue pursuing Chinese financing for three railway projects, saying Japan offers better loan terms. Read more »

Digital math textbook in Visayan language launched

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Posted at Aug 18 05:13 PM

JICA has launched a digital math textbook written in the Visayan language, in a bid to improve how the subject is taught in the country. Read more »

PH eyes partnership with Japan after China-backed rail deals stalled

Davinci Maru, ABS-CBN News
Updated as of Aug 15 11:57 AM

The Philippines is considering working with Japan in constructing the country's railway projects after several China-backed deals were stalled. Read more »

New Clarin Bridge in Bohol opens to traffic

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Updated as of Jun 23 11:10 AM

The newly built bridge replacing the old Clarin Bridge in Loay, Bohol that collapsed in April has been opened to traffic, officials said Wednesday. Read more »

PH, Japan ink P12.3-B loan for COVID-19 response: DOF

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Posted at Apr 26 03:05 PM

The Philippines and Japan signed a deal for a 30-billion yen (P12.3 billion or $234.36 million) loan support for the country's recovery from the pandemic. Read more »

DOF unveils Subic Bay development master plan

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Posted at Apr 26 01:52 PM

The DOF has unveiled the Subic Bay Regional Development Master Plan which was finalized with the assistance of the Japan International Cooperation Agency. Read more »

PH, Japan sign 253 billion yen loan for subway project

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Posted at Feb 10 09:40 PM

The Department of Transportation has said that the whole project is slated for completion in 2025. Read more »

Japanese gov't, businesses extend aid to Odette victims

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Posted at Feb 09 03:37 PM

The government of Japan will extend a $12 million grant to extend relief efforts to the victims of typhoon Odette, the Japanese Embassy in Manila said Wednesday. Read more »

PH receives relief aid for ‘Odette’ victims from Japan

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Posted at Dec 25 11:12 AM

The Japanese government donated emergency assistance packs to the country to aid victims of typhoon “Odette”, the Department of Foreign Affairs said. Read more »

THE DAY IN PHOTOS: October 29, 2021

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Posted at Oct 30 12:15 AM

Here are the day's top stories in photos. Read more »

Bringing vegetables to market

Froilan Gallardo, ABS-CBN News
Posted at Oct 29 10:06 PM

A Talaandig farmer brings his vegetable produce on a horse to the markets in Miarayon, Talakag Bukidnon on Friday. Read more »

JICA issues Japan's 1st gender bonds for female empowerment

Kyodo News
Posted at Sep 27 01:08 PM

The Japan International Cooperation Agency issued the country's first gender bonds on Monday to promote women's empowerment and education. Read more »

PH, Japan formalize 2nd tranche of loan for phase 1 of Metro Manila Subway

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Posted at Jul 27 04:54 PM

The Philippines and Japan have finalized the second tranche of the $2.3 billion loan for the Metro Manila Subway Project Phase 1, the Department of Foreign Affairs said Tuesday.  Read more »

Megawide boosts book order to P66 billion

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Posted at Jul 13 04:24 PM

Megawide secured P1.24 billion worth of new contracts in the first quarter, the company disclosed on Tuesday, raising its book record to P66.1 billion at the end of March. Read more »

New credit scoring system enables SMEs to better access loans: BSP

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Posted at Dec 10 08:24 PM

Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) will now have a better access to loans through a system that collects their data and generates their credit scoring, the central bank said on Thursday. Read more »