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29/10/2026

📣𝗖𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀: 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗼𝗿 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝘀𝘂𝗹𝘁𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗛𝗲𝗮𝗹𝘁𝗵

We are inviting applications from qualified professionals for a fixed-term consultancy engagement.

The senior consultant will be joining Japanese experts on a JICA-funded project. Job Description and Application Procedures are found on the link below.

https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/philippine/office/topics/employment.html

22/10/2026

𝘑𝘐𝘊𝘈, 𝘋𝘖𝘍, 𝘚𝘌𝘊, 𝘋𝘌𝘕𝘙 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘵𝘰 𝘚𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘯𝘨𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘯 𝘊𝘭𝘪𝘮𝘢𝘵𝘦 𝘊𝘩𝘢𝘯𝘨𝘦 𝘌𝘧𝘧𝘰𝘳𝘵𝘴 🌱

The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) and the Department of Finance (DOF), together with the Securities and Exchange Commission Philippines (SEC) and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR), recently launched the 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗼𝗻 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗦𝘂𝘀𝘁𝗮𝗶𝗻𝗮𝗯𝗶𝗹𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗧𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘀𝗽𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗰𝘆 𝗙𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 last September 2026 with an inter-agency kick-off meeting and the JICA Expert Team's (JET) first dispatch, marking the beginning of the three-year cooperation from 2026-2029.

The project aims to strengthen sustainable management capacity, information disclosure based on corporate sustainability reporting, and implementation capacity under the transparency framework. In line with the 2030 goal of the National Determined Contribution Implementation Plan and the National Adaptation Plan for 2050, the project envisions the enhancement of capacities and frameworks to ensure sustainability and achieve climate change resilience.

In light of the 70th Anniversary of the Philippines-Japan Friendship Year, JICA continues to support climate action in the Philippines through this project alongside other cooperation activities, which reflects the two countries' shared commitment in mitigating the effects of climate change.

See related article here: https://www.jica.go.jp/english/information/press/2026/20260416_12.html

20/10/2026

𝙅𝙄𝘾𝘼 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙪𝙙𝙡𝙮 𝘾𝙝𝙚𝙚𝙧𝙨 𝙤𝙣 𝙆𝘾𝘾𝙋 𝘼𝙪𝙩𝙪𝙢𝙣 𝙎𝙘𝙝𝙤𝙡𝙖𝙧𝙨 🇵🇭🇯🇵

Three Filipino public servants in the energy and mining sectors are off to Japan to pursue graduate studies under JICA’s Knowledge Co-creation Program (KCCP) – Long Term Training Programs:

𝗠𝗿. 𝗥𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗻 𝗩𝗶𝗰 𝗔𝗺𝗮𝘁𝗮 attending Akita University under 𝐊𝐈𝐙𝐔𝐍𝐀 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

𝗠𝘀. 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗶𝗲 𝗝𝗼𝘆 𝗚𝗮𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗴 attending International University of Japan (IUJ) and 𝗠𝗿. 𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗔𝗻𝘁𝗵𝗼𝗻𝘆 𝗧𝗶𝗻𝗴 attending the National Graduate Institute for Policy Studies (GRIPS) both under the 𝐆𝐗 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦

More than an academic journey, their studies represent an opportunity to collaborate across cultures, broaden perspectives, and discover innovative solutions that can contribute to the Philippines’ sustainable development.

As we work toward a more sustainable and resilient future, developing the skills of today’s public servants means preparing the leaders of tomorrow. 🤝

17/10/2026

🎓🏛️𝗥𝗲𝗶𝗺𝗮𝗴𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗥𝗲𝘀𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗰𝗵 𝗧𝗶𝗲𝘀: 𝗝𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗝𝗼𝗶𝗻𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟮𝗻𝗱 𝗡𝗮𝗴𝗼𝘆𝗮 𝗨𝗻𝗶𝘃𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘆-𝗨𝗣𝗟𝗕 𝗔𝗰𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗺𝗶𝗰 𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿'𝘀 𝗙𝗼𝗿𝘂𝗺

JICA joined academic leaders, researchers, and administrators from the University of the Philippines Los Baños (UPLB) and Nagoya University as they convened the 2nd Academic Leaders’ Forum on October 12, 2026.

With the theme "Impactful Academic and Research Partnership for Societal Transformation", both universities expressed their commitment to deepen their strategic alliance to fortify internationalization, research, academic mobility, and educational innovation.

JICA Philippines' Chief Representative BABA Takashi acknowledged the strengths of both universities for evidence-based research and their robust strategic priorities towards breakthrough discoveries. Nagoya University has supported 319 Filipino scholars under JICA’s Knowledge Co-Creation Program (KCCP) and the Project for Human Development Scholarship (JDS). Meanwhile, UP-Los Baños has been a collaborative partner for Japanese universities under various Science and Technology Research for Partnership for Sustainable Development (SATREPS) programs.

The forum further strengthened the partnership in research and higher education, paving new pathways for resilient actions and sustainability.

JICA, through its projects and initiatives, remains an instrumental partner in the pursuit of elevating research standards and pioneering developments for societal transformation.

16/10/2026

🌳🛰️ 𝐍𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐑𝐞𝐚𝐥-𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞 𝐒𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐞 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐨𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐄𝐚𝐫𝐥𝐲 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐭 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐞 𝐃𝐞𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧

Forest cover, estimated at around 60% in the 1930s, has declined to about 24% today.

To help prevent further forest loss, it is important to establish a system that can detect illegal logging and forest fires at an early stage and enable a timely response.

JICA and the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) have officially launched a new forest monitoring cooperation project for 2026 to 2030. The First Joint Coordinating Committee Meeting was successfully concluded, resulting in the agreement on the project’s implementation structure and work plan

🔍 What will the project do?

✅ Strengthen forest monitoring using advanced satellite technologies,
✅ Improve forest disturbance detection and response protocols
✅ Enhance institutional capacities through technical cooperation
✅ Support more targeted, timely, and strategic forest patrols and interventions.

🤝 The project will be implemented in close coordination with the Forest Management Bureau (FMB) as the lead implementing agency, together with the Biodiversity Management Bureau (BMB), PAGASA, DILG, PhilSA, and other key stakeholders.

📍Pilot activities will be carried out in Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya, where the enhanced monitoring and response system will be tested and refined before wider application.

🌿Building on the success of 12-year cooperation through the Forestland Management Project, JICA and DENR continue to advance sustainable forest management following the completion of the Forestland Management Project, which supported the reforestation of approximately 70,000 hectares from 2012 to 2024. Implemented across selected watersheds in Luzon and Panay, the project empowered local communities to actively participate in community-based forest management while promoting sustainable livelihood opportunities. Through these efforts, it contributed to healthier forest ecosystems, improved socio-economic conditions, and a better quality of life for partner communities.

JICA continues its work to protecting the Philippines' forests and support a more sustainable and climate-resilient future.

16/10/2026

𝗕𝗲𝘁𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗠𝗮𝗻𝗮𝗴𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗮 𝗠𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗻𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗲𝗱 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗴𝘀𝗮𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗼 🛣️

Ahead of the establishment of the new BARMM government at the end of this month, JICA and the Ministry of Public Works - BARMM Government launched a three-year technical cooperation project on 12 October 2026, to further strengthen road network and connectivity across the Bangsamoro region.

The meeting brought together JICA, its Expert Team, MPW officials led by Bangsamoro Director-General Danilo A. Ong, and representatives from the Technical Management Service under the Office of the Chief Minister (TMS-OCM) and the Infrastructure Development Division of the Bangsamoro Planning and Development Authority (BPDA).

Drawing on Japan’s experience and technical expertise, the project will work with MPW in:

🛣️ Defining MPW’s jurisdiction for road construction and maintenance
🗺️ Building a reliable road and bridge database
🔧 Formulating a workflow model for road improvement and maintenance

Beyond developing plans, data, and practical procedures, the project will help MPW engineers build the skills and institutional knowledge needed to manage and maintain BARMM’s road network over the long term.

Together, JICA and MPW are working toward sustainable road management and a more connected and accessible Bangsamoro.

16/10/2026

Making history as the first Filipino under JICA's Practical Integrated Water Resources Management (IWRM) Program 🇵🇭🇯🇵💧

The first Filipino scholar under JICA's Knowledge Co-creation Program (KCCP) – Long-term Training Program (LTTP) on Practical IWRM, Engr. John Paul Dela Cruz of the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH), is off to Japan! 🎓

Amid the persistent challenges posed by climate change, the Philippines continues to face extreme calamities such as flooding and droughts. As water is a valuable resource that sustains life and supports economic activities, an IWRM approach is necessary to promote holistic solutions, driving economic growth, and build a more sustainable future.

Engr. Dela Cruz is expected to deepen his knowledge and broaden his perspectives on environmental management and IWRM, strengthening his capacity to promote sustainable water resource management and assume future leadership roles in the Philippines.

Through knowledge co-creation, JICA continues to nurture professionals who can translate their learning into long-term impact. 🤝

Read more about JICA’s KCCP LTTP here: https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/philippine/activities/assistance_schemes/training_and_scholarship_programs/long_term_programs/index.html?fbclid=IwY2xjawUgC4FwZG9mBWV4dG4DYWVtAjEwAGJyaWQRMXlOVk5HMTRuWlE5UmRmM1BzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeY5GCqB73yDIfLV33wUZ2PO2Cl4BIfWPrqZqJDXJejdtQq0v9NGgKJz_DH4g_aem_5O34M6ywg_EkdoQwCDZngA

15/10/2026

𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗳𝗿𝗼𝗺 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗦𝗲𝗻𝗮𝘁𝗲 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀: 𝗥𝗲𝗰𝗼𝗴𝗻𝗶𝘇𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗼𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗣𝗵𝗶𝗹𝗶𝗽𝗽𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝗗𝗲𝘃𝗲𝗹𝗼𝗽𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 🇵🇭🤝🇯🇵

JICA is deeply honored and grateful for the adoption of Senate Resolution No. 673, “𝘏𝘰𝘯𝘰𝘳𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘊𝘰𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘯𝘥𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦 𝘑𝘢𝘱𝘢𝘯 𝘐𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳𝘯𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯𝘢𝘭 𝘊𝘰𝘰𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘈𝘨𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘺", authored by Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri, recognizing JICA’s vital contributions to Philippine development.

For more than 50 years, JICA has worked together with the Government and people of the Philippines in areas such as transportation, health, agriculture, disaster resilience, governance, and peace and development. Thus, this recognition belongs not only to JICA, but also to the many Filipino and Japanese partners whose dedication and collaboration have made these contributions possible.

This recognition inspires us to do even more!

We sincerely thank the Philippine Senate and all our partners for their trust and collaboration. Together, we will continue building a more inclusive, resilient, and prosperous future for all.

Maraming salamat po!

14/10/2026

🚆𝗔 𝗖𝗹𝗼𝘀𝗲𝗿 𝗟𝗼𝗼𝗸: 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗴𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗩𝗶𝘀𝗶𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝗿𝘁𝗵-𝗦𝗼𝘂𝘁𝗵 𝗖𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗥𝗮𝗶𝗹𝘄𝗮𝘆 𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁

JICA supported the Department of Transportation (DOTr) as members of the House of Representatives – Committee on Flagship Programs and Projects visited key construction sites of the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR) Project yesterday, including the Malanday Depot in Valenzuela and Balagtas Station in Bulacan. Legislators were provided with a firsthand look at the scale, progress and strategic importance of one of the country’s most transformative infrastructure projects.

The visit highlighted how the NSCR will transform mobility by delivering faster, safer, and more reliable transportation for thousands of Filipinos. Briefings to legislators also underscored the importance of sustained budget support to help accelerate construction and achieve the target of partial operations by December 2027.

Every station constructed, every kilometer of track laid, and every facility completed brings the country closer to a modern railway system that will connect communities, create opportunities, and drive economic growth.

Together, we move one step closer to a more connected and sustainable future for the Philippines.

12/10/2026

𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗴𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗔𝗹𝗹 : 𝗝𝗜𝗖𝗔 𝗙𝗲𝗮𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝘀 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗲𝗰𝘂𝗿𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗘𝗳𝗳𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝟭𝘀𝘁 𝗣𝗛 𝗖𝘆𝗯𝗲𝗿𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗺𝗶𝗻𝗼𝗹𝗼𝗴𝘆 𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗶𝘁 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲 💻

JICA Long-Term Expert for the JICA Cybersecurity Capacity Enhancement Project, Mr. AIHARA Yuta, introduced JICA’s cybersecurity initiatives during the 1st Philippine Cybercriminology Summit 2026 held last October 8.

The Cybersecurity Capacity Enhancement Project is a joint initiative with the Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Guided by the vision of “Cybersecurity for All,” JICA is committed to fostering a safe, secure, and resilient digital community across the region. In the Philippines, this collaboration supports Critical Infrastructure Protection (CIP) by strengthening the capabilities of government agencies, industry partners, and academic institutions to address evolving cybersecurity challenges.

During the summit, Mr. Aihara also highlighted upcoming activities that JICA expert teams will implement in the coming months to further enhance the country’s cybersecurity ecosystem. Since April 2026, a series of coordination meetings and capacity-building programs have been conducted to help establish a stronger cyber defense network among key stakeholders.

Through this partnership, JICA and DICT continue to promote efficient, inclusive, and impactful digital development, helping the Philippines navigate today’s rapidly evolving digital landscape with greater confidence and resilience.

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