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The commitment was made during high-level discussions with National Diet of Japan Speaker Fukushiro Nukaga and Vice Speaker Banri Kaieda at the Tokyo parliamentary building before noon Tuesday.<\/p>\n During the meeting, Kaieda acknowledged Japan\u2019s demographic challenges and the valuable contributions of Filipino workers.<\/p>\n \u201cJapan is facing a decrease in population, and in this regard, Japan truly appreciates the Filipinos working here, especially elderly care workers,\u201d Kaieda said.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are looking forward to welcoming more Filipinos to work in Japan,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Responding to this commitment, Romualdez emphasized the potential for enhanced cooperation between the two nations.<\/p>\n “The Philippines has a growing population, so we are more than happy for our people to come and work here after receiving the appropriate training,” he stated.<\/p>\n Romualdez said this will enable Filipino workers to integrate into society and benefit from the best practices and advanced technology that Japan has to offer.<\/p>\n He continued:, \u201cIt creates an ideal environment for Japan to continue investing in the Philippines, not just in human resources but in Japanese-trained human resources, which will further promote economic cooperation between our countries.\u201d<\/p>\n In the same meeting, Nukaga committed to continued cooperation to help uplift the Philippine economy, noting the presence of 1,400 Japanese companies operating in the Philippines.<\/p>\n \u201cI will continue to cooperate with the Philippines to help uplift the Philippine economy,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Romualdez expressed profound gratitude for Japan\u2019s unwavering support for over 300,000 Filipinos residing in Japan.<\/p>\n \u201cWe appreciate your efforts in securing, nurturing, and accepting our Filipinos who are in Japan,\u201d the Speaker said, citing the importance of these diplomatic efforts in fostering a strong community and ensuring the welfare of Filipino expatriates.<\/p>\n Of the more than 300,000 Filipinos in Japan, around 164,000 of them work in sectors such as caregiving, agriculture, hospitality and manufacturing.<\/p>\n Romualdez also underscored Japan\u2019s leading role in providing economic assistance through official development fund (ODA), which is important in the Philippines\u2019 development and disaster response.<\/p>\n \u201cWe thank the government and the people of Japan for all the support and assistance through the [ODA] and now through our official security agreement,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n \u201cAs the number one provider of ODA, you have helped us in our economy in many aspects, and you have also been there for us in times of disaster and calamities,\u201d Speaker Romualdez said.<\/p>\n The continuous support from the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) was also acknowledged, with Speaker Romualdez noting its contributions to the Philippines\u2019 economic landscape.<\/p>\n He said the high-level exchanges and visits by respective heads of state, including the historic signing of the trilateral agreement in Washington, D.C. involving Japan, the Philippines and the United States, further underscored the strengthening alliance.<\/p>\n \u201cWe are happy because this is a great lead-up to the celebration of 70 years of our diplomatic relations in 2026,\u201d Romualdez said.<\/p>\n In response, Nukaga pointed out the enduring and robust relationship between Japan and the Philippines.<\/p>\n \u201cJapan and the Philippines have built a very good bilateral relationship,\u201d Nukaga said, noting the importance of collaboration to counter authoritarian regimes and maintain the international order.<\/p>\n \u201cJapan and the Philippines, both island nations, have a strong foundation to build good relations and friendly bridges,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n Nukaga acknowledged the significant presence of Filipinos in Japan, particularly in his hometown of Ibaraki Prefecture.<\/p>\n \u201cIbaraki Prefecture’s Sakuragawa City and Sakai Town have sister city relations with Bacoor and Marikina, respectively, leading to about 7,000 Filipinos working in the prefecture. I would like to promote more local exchanges between our local authorities,\u201d he vowed.<\/p>\n Reflecting on his previous roles, Nukaga mentioned his tenure as the chair of the parliamentary group for JICA and as the Minister of Finance, where he led efforts to increase JICA\u2019s budget.<\/p>\n He noted that the Philippines is the third-largest recipient of Japan\u2019s ODA, following India and Bangladesh.<\/p>\n Discussing the trilateral meetings between Japan, the Philippines, and the United States, Nukaga stressed the importance of these alliances.<\/p>\n \u201cThe alliance between Japan and the United States is strong and built on trust. It is very important to promote cooperation among our three countries to ensure safe maritime transport and the safety and stability of the region,\u201d he said.<\/p>\n Nukaga also noted the recent joint maritime exercise involving Japan, the U.S., the Philippines, and Canada as a testament to this cooperation.<\/p>\n Nukaga emphasized the foundational principles of security, democracy, and the rule of law.<\/p>\n <\/strong><\/p>\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" A PHILIPPINE congressional delegation led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. 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A PHILIPPINE congressional delegation led by Speaker Ferdinand Martin G. Romualdez on Tuesday secured a firm commitment from top Japanese parliamentarians to facilitate the hiring of more Filipinos by the Japanese government, particularly in crucial sectors, such as elderly care.<\/p>\n