Japan International Cooperation Agency - Philippines Office

𝙅𝙄𝘾𝘼 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚 𝙞𝙨 𝙡𝙤𝙤𝙠𝙞𝙣𝙜 𝙛𝙤𝙧 𝙖 𝙋𝙧𝙤𝙟𝙚𝙘𝙩 𝙊𝙛𝙛𝙞𝙘𝙚𝙧

The candidate is expected to handle coordination, communication and documentation tasks, in addition to administrative support, and will directly report to the JICA Expert assigned at the Cybersecurity Bureau (CSB) - Department of Information and Communications Technology (DICT).

Interested applicants are requested to submit their application and resume by 𝗝𝘂𝗻𝗲 𝟮𝟵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟲.

Job description and application details can be found here: https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/philippine/office/topics/employment.html

📢 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐠𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐓𝐚𝐱𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐏𝐡𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐩𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬

JICA proudly supported the Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in organizing the Workshop on Transfer Pricing and International Taxation, held from June 9–10, to strengthen the technical knowledge and practical skills of BIR personnel in Metro Manila.

The event opened with insightful remarks from:

🎤 Assistant Commissioner Marivic Galban, Human Resource Development Services, Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR), emphasized the importance of strengthening tax administration capacity; and

🎤 Ms. Satoko Nadamoto, Project Formulation Advisor, JICA Philippines Office, reaffirmed the agency’s continued support for the BIR in institutional development and international cooperation.

👨‍🏫 Mr. Yuki Murata, JICA’s Advisor to the BIR, served as a resource person during the workshop, sharing his expertise on transfer pricing and international taxation practices.

The workshop served as a platform to deepen understanding of global tax standards, share best practices, and enhance technical capacity in addressing cross-border taxation challenges. Through active discussions and knowledge exchange, participants explored ways to strengthen the country’s tax system in line with international frameworks, contributing to fair taxation and improved public revenue mobilization.

🤝 JICA remains committed to working hand in hand with Philippine partners toward stronger governance and inclusive growth.

𝙃𝘼𝙋𝙋𝙔 𝙄𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙋𝙀𝙉𝘿𝙀𝙉𝘾𝙀 𝘿𝘼𝙔 🇵🇭

JICA celebrates with the Philippines its 128th Independence Day – a historic day when we remember the Filipino bravery and perseverance that led to the freedom the country enjoys today.

As we mark the 70 years of Japan-Philippines diplomatic ties, JICA affirms its continued support for the holistic and sustainable development of the Philippines.

𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐨 𝐜𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐠𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐰𝐚𝐲 𝐨𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬♻️🚆

JICA recently concluded the technical assistance for energy conservation initiatives on the Light Rail Transit Line 1 (LRT-1). The assistance was initiated in July 2025, with the objectives of upgrading operational efficiency, lowering electricity costs, and lessening greenhouse gas emission in the railway sector.

With valuable insights from Japanese experts, analyses show the significance of combining technical improvements with operational measures to attain considerable saving of energy. A medium- to long-term roadmap (2026-2035) was also developed to underpin the energy conservation measures of the Light Rail Manila Corporation (LRMC).

This important step supports JICA and the Philippines’ commitment towards climate action and sustainable urban transport development.

🌏✨ 𝐉𝐈𝐂𝐀 𝐉𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐬 𝐁𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐌 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐭𝐞𝐞 -𝐓𝐖𝐆 𝐚𝐬 𝐚𝐧 𝐎𝐛𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐞𝐫, 𝐒𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐉𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐧’𝐬 𝐃𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐥𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞

On June 3, 2026, JICA was honored to be invited to BARMM’s Devolution Committee – Technical Working Group (DevCom-TWG) as an observer in this important dialogue on the government devolution in BARMM.

A highlight of the session was the insightful sharing by Prof. KAMIKO Akio on Japan’s long history of decentralization—offering valuable lessons on both achievements and challenges, from fiscal arrangements to balancing roles between national and local governments. His experience resonated strongly with Bangsamoro’s ongoing efforts on devolution, wherein building effective and responsive local governance is key for sustaining the dividends of peace.

This exchange reaffirmed the importance of learning across countries and contexts. Devolution is not just about systems—it’s about people, capacity, and trust.

As we celebrate the 70th anniversary of Japan–Philippines friendship this year, JICA remains committed to walking side by side with the Bangsamoro people—supporting their journey toward robust autonomy, sustainable peace, and inclusive development.

Together, we continue to learn, collaborate, and move forward.

𝙅𝙄𝘾𝘼 𝙋𝙝𝙞𝙡𝙞𝙥𝙥𝙞𝙣𝙚𝙨 𝙞𝙨 𝙃𝙞𝙧𝙞𝙣𝙜!

We are seeking for a qualified professional for a fixed-term appointment.

Job Description and Qualifications can be found on this link: https://www.jica.go.jp/english/overseas/philippine/office/topics/employment.html

𝐅𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐞𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐞𝐯𝐞𝐥𝐨𝐩𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭!

Meet the JICA Alumni Speakers who will take the stage at the JICA-JAAP Regional Connect: Knowledge Exchange and Pathways – CAR on 18 June 2026 at Hotel Veniz Session in Baguio City.

Gain valuable insights from fellow government officers as they share not only Japan’s knowledge and perspectives on disaster resilience and environmental sustainability, but also their experiences throughout the entire journey – from the application process, to living in Japan, and the progress and impact of their action plans in their respective communities and institutions.

Sessions will run from 09:00 AM to 05:00 PM. Engage directly with fellow government officers committed to advancing local development.

Registered participants will receive confirmation of participation together with the program.

IN PHOTOS: JICA Volunteers' First Look at the North-South Commuter Railway (NSCR)

Recently, the JICA Volunteers, together with Senior Representative UENO Yoshiyuki, visited the ongoing construction sites of the Balagtas Station, Malanday Depot, and West Valenzuela Station of the NSCR. Through this visit, the volunteers had a glimpse of how Japanese technology and systems are being utilized in a JICA infrastructure project.

During the tour, the volunteers shared their thoughts, saying that the NSCR is expected to make public transportation more convenient and generate more jobs for Filipinos once completed.

After the visit, the volunteers expressed their appreciation for the dedication of all workers contributing to the completion of the project.

Going forward, the Philippines and Japan will maintain strong collaboration and partnership in championing more accessible and efficient transport systems in the Philippines.

👩🏻‍💻🌍♥️ 𝐒𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐨𝐠𝐞𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐫: 𝐀𝐝𝐝𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐆𝐚𝐩𝐬 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐂𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐊𝐧𝐨𝐰𝐥𝐞𝐝𝐠𝐞 𝐄𝐱𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐞

From May 28 to May 29, the JICA Volunteer Batch 183 conducted their Activity Planning Workshop together with their local partner institution counterparts from Iloilo Provincial Government, Numancia Municipal Government (Aklan), Dulag Central School (Leyte), Benguet State University and the Philippine Red Cross- La Union Chapter.

A few months into the volunteers’ deployment, the activity brought everyone together to reflect and map out what comes next. The workshop guided participants from gap identification to concrete plans for the next two years, fostering knowledge exchange and deeper collaboration.

JICA Philippines acknowledges the presence of the Philippine National Volunteer Service Coordinating Agency (PNVSCA) for joining our JOCV volunteers in this workshop.

Together, we are excited to see these plans turn into fruitful services to the local community.