This article explains the process of using online tools for your ePassport application. If you are a Filipino living in Japan whose area of domicile falls under the jurisdiction of the Philippine Embassy in Tokyo, or are seeking to apply a passport for the first time (babies born in Japan, for instance), or are planning […]
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Guide On How You Can Renew Your Philippine Passport While You Are In Japan
Is it possible to renew your Philippine passport while you are in Japan? Of course, it is and all you have to do is to meet the requirements and pay the appropriate fees. If it’s your first time to renew your passport in the country, here are several guidelines you should keep in mind so […]
How To Report Your Marriage In Japan To The Philippine Embassy
If you are a Filipino living in Japan and have recently tied the knot, you have to report your marriage to the Philippine embassy. This is important so that your marriage will be listed in the Philippine government system. Updating this information as soon as possible will help you avoid future problems with your records. […]
$1.85 Billion Investment From Japan Expected To Generate 250,000 PH Jobs
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte recently arrived home from a fruitful 3-day working visit to Japan with a huge “pasalubong” for the whole country. With his efforts, his trip was able to yield an investment amounting to $1.85 billion from 12 major Japanese companies which is expected to bring thousands of new jobs in the near […]
Japan Offers P66,000 Monthly For Domestic Workers. A Good Deal or Not?
Japan has formally announced that the country is hoping to hire more domestic workers from the Philippines. This news, of course, has been well-received among Filipinos. Plus with a salary worth US $1,500 (that’s approximately Php 66,000) per month, things can really be enticing, especially for those who are seriously considering getting employed overseas. Now […]
Despite Language Barrier, Japan Will Continue To Hire Filipino Nurses
Despite the low percentage of Filipinos who pass the Japanese nursing licensure examination, Japan is determined to seek out more Filipino nurses for training and employment through the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) program. In an interview with Manila Bulletin, Yusuke Tsujikawa, an official of the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare’s Economic Partnership […]