The deadline of application for nurses and certified care workers under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) has been extended.

A media release from the Japanese Embassy on Friday said the recruitment is extended to April 25.

The Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) of the Philippines, in cooperation with the Japan International Corporation of Welfare Services, is receiving applications to fill in the 50 nurse (Kangoshi) and 300 care worker (Kaigofukushishi) positions bound for Japan.

Accepted candidates will undergo Japanese language training for six months in the Philippines and six months in Japan, prior to their three to four years of work term at Japanese hospitals and caregiving facilities.

Japanese language training fee is free of charge and daily living allowance will be provided for the whole duration of the language training.

Candidates are encouraged to eventually obtain the Japanese license for Kangoshi and Kaigofukushishi to give them the opportunity for longer employment term in Japan.

Those interested to apply may refer to the following DMW announcement webpage: https://dmw.gov.ph/resources/dsms/DMW/Externals/2025/RSF-250003-A-2025.pdf. (PNA)