Applications Open for JPEPA Nurse and Careworker Candidates

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•The Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA) includes provisions for Filipino nurses and careworkers to work in Japan.
•Applications for candidates under this program opened on March 3, 2026.
•The program aims to help Japan address shortages in healthcare workers due to its aging population.
•Filipino healthcare workers gain access to overseas employment and potential career growth through this agreement.

What Could Happen If...

▸Japan increases the number of accepted Filipino healthcare workers under JPEPA More Filipino nurses and careworkers will find employment in Japan, easing Japan's healthcare labor shortages and increasing remittances to the Philippines.

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REGIONALRapplerJPEPA nurse and certified careworker candidates applications now open

Applications are now open for nurses and certified careworker candidates under the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA). This program allows Filipino healthcare workers to work in Japan, addressing labor shortages in Japan's healthcare sector while providing employment opportunities for Filipinos. The initiative affects healthcare systems and labor markets in both countries.