Thesis statement: The relationship between Philippines and Japan is become so deeply and Strong full even though

Japan treated Philippines so unlawful in the past century. In this essay, it contains the history of Relation between Philippine and Japan, The history of Philippine Foreign Relation, The treaty between them and some latest show issues between them such as call on H.E. President Benigno Aquino by H.E. Mr. Osamu Fujimura, state secretary for foreign affairs (ambassador on special mission), PhilippineJapan relations reach new heights as Secretary del Rosario concludes successful first official visit, and meeting between Mr. Katsuya Okada, Deputy Prime minister and Vice President Jejomar C. Binay. The story of Philippine Foreign Policy and relation was begun on 1898. And that is the The Treaty of Paris was signed. The said treaty was a very significant act between and the united states for it initiated and drew up the agreement but it end in the Spanish-American war. The first shot exchanged between Pilipino and American soldiers on San Juan Del Monte Bridge that started the Pilipino-American war when Willie W. Grayson shot and killed a Pilipino soldier. This happened was on February 4 1899. The United States congress passed the Philippine bill and established the Philippine assembly was dated on July 1, 1902. And the Jones law was enacted as the first American formal and official commitments to grant independence to the Philippine on 1916. Until such time, that the Japanese bombed attacked Pearl Harbor in Hawaii, resulting in heavy American military losses. At 6:30 am, the Japanese bombed Davao, Tuguegarao, Baguio, Iba and Tarlac. Until next day, Manila was bombed on August 1944 the Battle of the Philippine Sea the American and Japanese forces begun. After so many battle happened between America, Philippines and Japan. On the 31st of July 1963, the Manila accord (Maphilindo) was approved and signed by President Diosdado Macapagal, President Sulcano of

Indonesia, and Prime minister Tunko Abdul Rahman of the Federation of Malaya. On the 28th day of August 1967, the association of South East Asian Nation (ASEAN) was founded in Bangkok, Thailand for the promotion of the general welfare of the member. Relations between Japan and the Philippines date back to at least the late Muromachi period of Japanese history, as Japanese merchants and traders had settled in Luzon even before the Spanish colonization. Especially in the area of Dilao, a suburb of Manila was a Nihonmachi of 3000 Japanese around the year 1600. The term probably originated from the Tagalog term 'dilaw', meaning 'yellow', this describes their general physiognomy. The Japanese had established quite early an enclave at Dilao Where they numbered from 300 to 400 in 1593. In 1603, during the Sangley Rebellion, they numbered 1,500 and 3,000 in 1606. In 1593, Spanish authorities in Manila authorized the dispatch of Franciscan missionaries to Japan. The Franciscan friar Luis Sotelo was involved in the support of the Dilao enclave between 1600 and 1608. In the first half of the 17th century, intense official trade took place between the two countries, through the Red seal ships system. Thirty officials "Red seal ship" passports were issued between Japan and the Philippines between 1604 and 1616. The Japanese led an abortive rebellion in Dilao against the Spanish in 16061607, but their numbers rose again until the interdiction of Christianity by Tokugawa Ieyasu in 1614, when 300 Japanese Christian refugees under Takayama Ukon settled in the Philippines. On November 8, 1614, together with 300 Japanese Christians Takayama Yukon left his home country from Nagasaki. He arrived at Manila on December 21 and was greeted warmly by the Spanish Jesuits and the local Filipinos there. The Spanish Philippines offered its assistance in overthrowing the Japanese government by invasion to protect Japanese Catholics. Justo declined to participate, and died of illness just 40 days afterwards. This 17th -century immigrants are at the origin of some of today's 200,000-strong Japanese population in The Philippines.

More rebellions such as one known as the Tondo conspiracy had Japanese merchants and Christians involved, but the conspiracy was disbanded. Toyotomi Hideyoshi also threatened the Spanish to leave or face full scale Japanese invasion, however this was near his Decline and death, and it werent long before the Tokugawa rose in power right after. However, by the mid17th century, Japan had established an isolationist (sakoku) policy, and contacts between the two nations were severed until after the opening of Japan in 1854. During the 1896 uprising against Spanish colonial rule the 1898 Spanish-American War, Pilipino independence leaders especially the Katipunan sought assistance from the Japanese government. Although the Meiji government of Japan was unwilling and unable to provide any official support; Japanese supporters of Philippine independence in the Pan-Asian movement raised funds and sent weapons on the privately-charted Nunobiki-maru, which sank before reaching its destination. However, under the terms of the Taft-Katsura Agreement of 1905, the Japanese government officially acquiesced to American colonial rule over the Philippines. Now, as what we said in the introductory part, we include some issues or the latest issues between Japan and Philippines and it will prove that the relationship between the two countries is now better, strong, and peacefully relation than the relation in the past century. The first issue is about Call on H.E. Mr. Benigno Aquino, President of the Republic of the Philippines by H.E. Mr. Osamu Fujimura, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs (Ambassador on Special Mission). On July 1, H.E. Mr. Osamu Fujimura, State Secretary for Foreign Affairs, who was visiting Manila to attend the Inauguration Ceremony of the President and Vice-President of the Republic of the Philippines on June 30 as Ambassador on Special Mission, paid a courtesy call on H.E. Mr. Benigno Simeon C. Aquino III, President of the Philippines, at the Malacanang Palace. During the meeting with the President, State Secretary Fujimura transmitted the congratulatory message from H.M. the Emperor of Japan and also

expressed on behalf of the Government of Japan congratulations on the inauguration of President Aquino. He also expressed hope that the two countries would further strengthen their partnership under the new administrations on both sides, led by Prime Minister Kan and President Aquino respectively. State Secretary Fujimura further stated that Japan, as the top donor to the Philippines, would remain committed to assisting the Philippines through the ODA (Official Development Assistance), and informed the President that the Japanese government had newly approved a project to provide public schools in Luzon and Visayas region with personal
computers. Furthermore, State Secretary Fujimura renewed Japans commitment to supporting

and contributing to the Mindanao peace process. In response, the President Aquino expressed his appreciation for Japans support to the Philippine through ODA and its contribution to Mindanao peace process. He also stated that administration would address the task of improving the business environment for the Japanese Companies. State secretary Fujimura also referred to the inauguration speech by the president which stressed the importance of education. Both sides shared the view that it is most important for the state to support education to ensure a better future for children. The said issue is about supporting the Philippine by Japan on developing and making a high standard quality of education in the Philippines. The second issue is about PhilippineJapan relations reach new heights as Secretary del Rosario concludes successful first official visit. Secretary of Foreign Affairs Albert F. del Rosario concluded today his first official visit to Japan, taking several important steps forward the PhilippineJapan strategic partnership inaugurated by President Benigno S. Aquino III and Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda in September last year. Japanese Foreign Minister Koichiro Gemba hosted a bilateral meeting and official dinner for Secretary Del Rosario at the Japanese Foreign Ministrys Iikura Guest House in Tokyo on June 28. The two ministers engaged in comprehensive discussions reviewing key

aspects of relations, and affirmed their respective Governments commitment to advancing the multifaceted bilateral relationship, on the basis of the two countries shared values and long history of cooperation. Talks centered on the enhancement of political dialogue, economic cooperation, official development assistance, and business-to-business and people-to-people ties, as well as on the furtherance of bilateral cooperation on shared regional strategic concerns, including maritime security and disaster risk reduction. The Secretary also held productive meetings with Deputy Prime Minister Katsuya Okada, Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) President Akihiko Tanaka, as well as with major Japanese business organizations, led by the Japan Chamber of Commerce and Industry (JCCI), the Japan-Philippines Economic Cooperation Committee (JPECC), and the International Friendship Exchange Council (FEC). Deputy Prime Minister Okada received the Secretary at the Kantei, the official residence of the Japanese Prime Minister. The two officials reviewed recent positive economic developments in both the Philippines and Japan, exchanged views on regional security concerns, and discussed The advancement of economic cooperation, including through the Philippines-Japan Economic Partnership Agreement (PJEPA). Both officials also conferred regarding measures to more effectively realize the objectives of the PJEPAs provisions on the Movement of Natural Persons, particularly Japans acceptance of Filipino nurses and care-workers. JICA President Tanaka, who himself returned from a successful first visit to the Philippines in early May, called on the Secretary in Tokyo. They reviewed the progress of major ongoing JICA-assisted projects in the Philippines, including grassroots development projects in Mindanao. Secretary Del Rosario took the opportunity to thank JICA for its steadfast support for the Philippines development priorities and for the public-private partnership scheme. Shortly after his arrival in Tokyo, the Secretary also received Japanese Diet members affiliated with the Japan-Philippines Parliamentarian

Friendship League (JPPFL) led by its Chair, Councillor Hajime Ishii, with whom he discussed the crucial role of inter-parliamentary cooperation in supporting the bilateral strategic partnership, as well as issues of mutual interest to the Philippines and Japan. The Secretary undertook the two-day Official Visit on the invitation of Foreign Minister Gemba. Both Governments value such high-level visits and dialogues as integral to the further enhancement of the 56-year-old bilateral relationship, one of Asias most dynamic. And the last issue the Meeting between Mr. Katsuya Okada, Deputy Prime Minister, and Mr. Jejomar C. Binay, Vice President of the Republic of the Philippines. Vice President Binay stressed that the Government of the Philippines had been making its best effortsto eradicate corruption while making efforts to improve the predictability of its economic policies and stated that he expected Japanese enterprises to invest in the fields of energy and tourism promotion. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Okada mentioned the importance of appealing the superiority of the Philippines as an investment destination. Subsequently, concerning the acceptance of candidates for nurses and care-workers, Vice President Binay expressed his gratitude for efforts by the Government of Japan to improve acceptance conditions, in spite of the Japanese Government's understanding of the current difficult situations. In response, Deputy Prime Minister Okada stated that he would like to make improvements for smooth acceptance of the candidates in the future as well. Vice
President Binay stated that it was his special mission from President Aquino to protect Philippine overseas workers and that there are about 220,000 Philippines in Japan including those who are Japanese spouses. When Deputy Prime Minister Okada stated that 70% of the crew of Japanese merchant vessel swere from the Philippines, Vice President Binay expressed his gratitude for the activities of the Self-Defense Forces concerning anti-piracy measures off the coast of Somalia, mentioning that many from the Philippines were working on merchant vessels.

There are lot of issue about RP Japan, but Japan known for the leading technology, Japan has the world's third-largest economy by nominal GDP and fourth-largest economy by purchasing power parity. It is also the world's fourth-largest exporter and fourth-largest importer. Although Japan has officially renounced its right to declare war, it maintains a modern military force used for self-defense and peacekeeping roles. After Singapore, Japan has the lowest homicide rate in the world. I hope that our country is like the Japan very progressive. --o0o--

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Term Paper
(The relationship between Philippine and Japan)

Submitted to: Prof. Pompeyo Adamos II Submitted by: Josephson Q. Aguinaldo and Ma. Ruth R. Rojas of III-LEG A