Japan-Philippines Relations
Japan-Philippines Relations (Archives)
August 10, 2026
2026
- Ambassador for Mekong Cooperation HAYASHI’s Visit to the Kingdom of Thailand, the Kingdom of Cambodia and the Republic of the Philippines (Result) (February 27, 2026)
- Agreement in Principle on New Tax Convention between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines (February 4, 2026)
- Commencement of negotiations for the revision of the Tax Convention with the Republic of the Philippines (January 26, 2026)
- Foreign Minister MOTEGI's Visit to Israel, Palestine, Qatar, the Philippines and India (January 10-18, 2026)
2025
- The Announcement of the Commemorative Logo for 2026 Philippines-Japan Friendship Year (70th Anniversary of Normalization of Diplomatic Relations) (December 10, 2025)
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister for Foreign Affairs ONISHI Yohei Attended the Opening Ceremony of the Philippine Festival Tokyo 2025 (December 1, 2025)
- 7th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue (November 6, 2025)
- Message of condolences from Foreign Minister MOTEGI Toshimitsu on the Typhoon TINO that hit central Philippines (November 6, 2025)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (October 26, 2025)
- Emergency assistance to the Central Philippines in response to earthquake damage (October 10, 2025)
- Joint Committee Meeting under the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (October 7, 2025)
- Japan-Philippines Vice-Ministerial Strategic Dialogue (October 2, 2025)
- Message of condolences from Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi on the earthquake in the Philippines (October 1, 2025)
- Message of condolences from Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru on the earthquake in the Philippines(October 1, 2025)
- 16th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation and visit to the Osaka-Kansai Expo by Economic Cabinet Ministers of the Republic of the Philippines (September 11, 2025)
- 2026 Philippines-Japan Friendship Year (70th Anniversary of Normalization of Diplomatic Relations) Commemorative Logo Contest Guidelines (September 9, 2025)
- Exchange of Diplomatic Notes for Entry into Force of the Japan-Philippines Reciprocal Access Agreement (August 12, 2025)
- Nine years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister IWAYA Takeshi) (July 12, 2025)
- Informal Talks between Foreign Minister IWAYA and Hon. Lazaro, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of Republic of the Philippines (July 11, 2025)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (July 10, 2025)
- President Marcos of the Republic of the Philippines Visits to the Osaka-Kansai Expo (June 20, 2025)
- Visit to Japan by Hon. Christina Garcia Frasco, Secretary of Tourism of the Republic of the Philippines (June 6, 2025)
- Courtesy Call on Chief Cabinet Secretary Hayashi Yoshimasa by Hon. Enrique A. Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs of the Republic of the Philippines (May 29, 2025)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers' Meeting and Working Lunch (May 28, 2025)
- Prime Minister ISHIBA's Visit to Viet Nam and the Philippines (April 27-30, 2025)
- 15th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (March 24, 2025)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Leaders' Video Conference (January 13, 2025)
- Foreign Minister IWAYA's Visit to Republic of Korea, the Philippines and Palau (January 13-16, 2025)
2024
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Maritime Dialogue (December 10, 2024)
- Signing and Exchange of Notes for Official Security Assistance (OSA) FY2024 project to the Republic of the Philippines (December 5, 2024)
- 6th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines Maritime Dialogue (December 3, 2024)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers' Meeting (November 26, 2024)
- Message of condolences from Prime Minister Ishiba and Foreign Minister Iwaya following the damage caused to the Philippines by Typhoon Kristine (October 29, 2024)
- Japan-Philippines-US Trilateral Discussion on Economic Resilience (October 25, 2024)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers' Telephone Meeting (October 22, 2024)
- The 1st Japan-U.S.-Philippines Cyber-Digital Dialogue (October 21, 2024)
- Japan-Philippines Prime Minister’s Informal Talks(October 10, 2024)
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea (August 27, 2024)
- Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Mindanao Peace Officials (August 7, 2024)
- Mr. TSUGE Yoshifumi, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, attended “JICA Symposium Commemorating the 10th Anniversary of the Signing of the Comprehensive Agreement on the Bangsamoro” (August 7, 2024)
- Eight years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister KAMIKAWA Yoko) (July 12, 2024)
- Foreign Minister Kamikawa Visits Cambodia and the Philippines (July 5- 9, 2024)
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea (June 18, 2024)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (April 11, 2024)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Summit (April 11, 2024)
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea (March 25, 2024)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Vice Minister’s Meeting (March 21, 2024)
- Courtesy call on Foreign Minister Kamikawa by Deputy Secretary Campbell and Undersecretary of Bilateral Relations and ASEAN Affairs Lazaro (March 21, 2024)
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea (March 6, 2024)
- Parliamentary Vice-Minister Komura received a courtesy call by Vice Admiral Adaci, Flag Officer In Command, Philippine Navy (February 14, 2024)
2023
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (December 16, 2023)
- Recent Surge in Tensions in the South China Sea (December 13, 2023)
- The Explosion at Mindanao State University Marawi, in the Philippines (Statement by Press Secretary KOBAYASHI Maki) (December 4, 2023)
- Japan–Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (November 15, 2023)
- Prime Minister Kishida Visits the Philippines and Malaysia (November 3-5, 2023)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (September 22, 2023)
- Informal Talks among Prime Minister Kishida, President Marcos and Vice President Harriss (September 6, 2023)
- Courtesy call on Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio by a Delegation led by Secretary of Finance Diokno of the Republic of the Philippines (August 28, 2023)
- Japan-U.S.-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (July 14, 2023)
- Seven years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa) (July 12, 2023)
- Courtesy call on Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio by National Security Advisor Año of the Republic of the Philippines (June 15, 2023)
- Meeting between Foreign Minister Hayashi and National Security Advisor Año of the Republic of the Philippines (June 15, 2023)
- Japan–Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (May 16, 2023)
- Courtesy call on Prime Minister KISHIDA Fumio by a Delegation led by Senate President Zubiri of the Republic of the Philippines (April 5, 2023)
- 5th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines Maritime Dialogue (March 29, 2023)
- Dispatch of the Japan Disaster Relief (JDR) Expert Team in Response to an Oil Spill Disaster off the Coast of Mindoro Island in the Republic of the Philippines (March 9, 2023)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Working Lunch (February 10, 2023)
- Meeting between Mrs. KISHIDA Yuko, Spouse of the Prime Minister of Japan and Mrs. Louise Araneta-Marcos, First Lady of the Philippines (February 10, 2023)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (February 9, 2023)
2022
- 13th Meeting of the Japan–Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (November 4, 2022)
- Special Advisor the Prime Minister Mori’s Courtesy Call on President Marcos of the Philippines (November 4, 2022)
- Issuance of a message of sympathies by Foreign Minister Hayashi in the wake of the typhoon disaster in the Philippines (October 31, 2022)
- Courtesy Call on Prime Minister Kishida by Vice President Duterte of the Philippines (September 26, 2022)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers' Telephone Talk (August 17, 2022)
- Emergency Assistance to the Republic of the Philippines in Response to the Earthquake in the Northern Philippines (July 29, 2022)
- Six years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Statement by Foreign Minister HAYASHI Yoshimasa) (July 12, 2022)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (July 12, 2022)
- Foreign Minister Hayashi Visits the Philippines (June 29-July 1, 2022)
- Prime Minister Kishida’s Telephone Talk with President-elect Marcos of the Philippines (May 20, 2022)
- Issuance of a congratulatory letter by Minister Hayashi to Vice President-elect of the Philippines (May 13, 2022)
- Issuance of a congratulatory letter by Prime Minister Kishida to President-elect of the Philippines (May 13, 2022)
- Foreign Minister Hayashi Meets with Finance Secretary of the Republic of the Philippines (April 25, 2022)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Minister’s Meeting (April 9, 2022)
- First Japan-Philippines Foreign and Defense Ministerial Meeting (“2+2”) (April 9, 2022)
- Dispatch of Japanese Personnel to the Independent Decommissioning Body in Relation to the Mindanao Peace Process (March 15, 2022)
- 12th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (February 16, 2022)
- Emergency Grant Aid for the Philippines in Response to Typhoon Disaster (January 14, 2022)
2021
- Emergency Assistance to the Philippines in Response to the Typhoon Disaster (December 20, 2021)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (December 8, 2021)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Telephone Talk (November 17, 2021)
- 4th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Maritime Dialogue (October 22, 2021)
- Japan-Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (July 28, 2021)
- Video Message by Prime Minister Suga on the “65th Anniversary of the Normalization of the Diplomatic Relations between Japan and the Philippines” (July 28, 2021)
- Five years since the issuance of the Arbitral Tribunal’s award as to the disputes between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (July 12, 2021)
- Exchange of Notes regarding the provision of COVID-19 vaccines to the Republic of the Philippines (June 29, 2021)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Telephone Talk (May 19, 2021)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (April 20, 2021)
2020
- Japan-Philippines Summit Telephone Talk (December 14, 2020)
- 10th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (October 28, 2020)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Telephone Talk (September 7, 2020)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (May 21, 2020)
- Novel Coronavirus infection: Offer of the stockpiled ASEF equipment to Asian countries (February 14, 2020)
- Emergency Assistance to the Philippines in Response to the Eruption of Mt. Taal (January 22, 2020)
- Foreign Minister Motegi Visits Viet Nam, Thailand, Philippines, and Indonesia (January 5-11, 2020)
2019
- 9th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines High Level Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (November 6, 2019)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (November 4, 2019)
- 8th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (June 18, 2019)
- Signing of Memorandum of Cooperation between Japan and the Philippines on the Basic Partnership Framework for the Proper Operation of the System pertaining to Foreign Human Resources with the Status of Residence of “Specified Skilled Worker” (March 19, 2019)
- On the Establishment of the Bangsamoro Transition Authority (Statement by Foreign Minister Taro Kono) (February 22, 2019)
- Extension of Period of Stay for Candidates for Nurses and Certified Careworkers from Indonesia, the Philippines and Viet Nam Based on Economic Partnership Agreements (February 22, 2019)
- 7th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (February 21, 2019)
- Foreign Minister Kono Visits Philippines (February 9-11, 2019)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting(February 10, 2019)
- Exchange of Notes concerning a loan to the Philippines (February 10, 2019)
- Foreign Minister Kono’s Interview with Manila Bulletin (Philippine) (Japanese / Copy of the article (English) (PDF)
) (February 9, 2019)
- Message of condolence from Foreign Minister Taro Kono following the terror attack in Jolo, Sulu, the Philippines (January 29, 2019)
2018
- 6th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (November 21, 2018)
- Exchange of Notes concerning Yen Loans to the Philippines (November 7, 2018)
- Exchange of Notes for the grant of parts and maintenance equipment of UH-1H helicopters (November 7, 2018)
- Message of condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Northern Philippines (September 18, 2018)
- Message of condolences by Foreign Minister Taro Kono following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Northern Philippines (September 17, 2018)
- Relaxation of Visa Requirements for Nationals of the Republic of the Philippines (July 31, 2018)
- The Enactment of the Law for the Mindanao Peace Process (Statement by Foreign Minister Taro Kono) (July 26, 2018)
- 5th Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Joint Committee on Infrastructure Development and Economic Cooperation (June 20, 2018)
- Provision of Yen Loan to the Philippines (Advance Notification) (June 20, 2018)
2017
- Messages of Condolences from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Southern Philippines and the fire incident in Davao City (December 25, 2017)
- Message of condolences by Foreign Minister Taro Kono following the damages caused by the typhoon that hit the Southern Philippines (December 24, 2017)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (November 13, 2017)
- Exchange of Notes concerning Yen Loans and Grant Aid to the Philippines (November 14, 2017)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (October 31, 2017)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (October 30, 2017)
- Provision of Yen Loan to the Philippines (Advance Notification) (October 30, 2017)
- Exchange of Notes Concerning Yen Loan to the Philippines (October 30, 2017)
- President of the Republic of the Philippines to Visit Japan (October 25, 2017)
- Foreign Minister Kono Attends ASEAN-related Foreign Ministers' Meetings (August 6-8, 2017)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Telephone Talk (July 28, 2017)
- Emergency Grant Aid to the Philippines in response to the evacuees from the armed conflict in Mindanao (July 28, 2017)
- Prime Minister Abe Visits Southeast Asia (Philippines, Indonesia, Viet Nam) and Australia (January 12-17, 2017)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (January 12, 2017)
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s Interview with Manila Bulletin (Japanese / Copy of the article (English) (PDF)) (January 13, 2017)
2016
- President of the Republic of the Philippines to Visit Japan (October 25-27, 2016)
- Welcome Luncheon with the President of the Philippines in Yokohama (Octorber 27, 2016)
- Signing and Exchange of Notes concerning Japanese ODA Loans to the Philippines (October 26, 2016)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (September 6, 2016)
- Messages following the terror attack in Davao, Philippines (September 3, 2016)
- Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida Visits Philippines (August 10-12, 2016)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers' Meeting (July 25, 2016)
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe Receives a Courtesy Call from the Foreign Secretary of the Philippines (July 15, 2016)
- Arbitration between the Republic of the Philippines and the People’s Republic of China regarding the South China Sea (Final Award by the Arbitral Tribunal) (Statement by Foreign Minister Fumio Kishida) (July 12, 2016)
- Unveiling Ceremony of the Memorial to H.E. Elpidio Quirino, Former President of the Republic of the Philippines (June 14, 2016)
- Conglatulatory Messages to President-elect and Vice-President-elect of the Philippines (June 1, 2016)
- The Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (the Hague Convention) Accession of the Republic of the Philippines and its entry into force between Japan and the Republic of the Philippines (April 26, 2016)
- Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress Visits the Philippines (January 26 - 30, 2016)
2015
- Statement by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Their Majesties’ Visit to the Philippines (December 4, 2015)
- Mrs Akie Abe's Visit to the Philippines and Malaysia (November 27, 2015)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (November 19, 2015)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Minister’s Meeting (November 16, 2015)
- President of Philippines Visits Japan(June 2-5, 2015)
2014
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (November 12, 2014)
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers’ Meeting (November 8, 2014)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (June 24, 2014)
- Relaxation of Visa Requirements for Nationals of Indonesia, the Philippines, Viet Nam and India (June 17, 2014 )
- Japan-Philippines Foreign Ministers Meeting (April 11, 2014)
2013
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (December 13, 2013)
- Dispatch of Japan Disaster Relief Team (Japan Self-Defense Force Unit) in Response to Typhoon Damage in the Central Philippines (November 12, 2013)
- Typhoon Damage in the Central Philippines (November 12, 2013)
- Typhoon Damage in the Philippines (Messages of Sympathies from Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Minister for Foreign Affairs Fumio Kishida) (November 10, 2013)
- Emergency Grant Aid to the Republic of the Philippines for Earthquake Damage (November 1, 2013)
- Emergency Assistance to the Republic of the Philippines for Earthquake Damage (October 29, 2013)
- Emergency Grant Aid to the Philippines in response to the evacuees from the armed conflict in Mindanao (October 11, 2013)
- Japan-Philippines Summit Meeting (October 9, 2013)
- Prime Minister Shinzo Abe's Visit to Malaysia, Singapore, and Philippines (July 25-27, 2013)
- Vice-Ministerial Strategic Dialogue between Japan and the Philippines (July 12, 2013)
- Issuance of Multiple Entry Visas for Nationals of the Republic of the Philippines (June 25, 2013)
