Starting 1 July it is possible and fairly easy for Filipinos to get a 3 year multiple entry tourist visas to Japan good for 15 days a pop, it's fairly inexpensive and the not too paperwork intensive. Time will tell if they get the same hassles as other girls headed to Singapore, HK, Thailand etc.
http://www.rappler.com/nation/32282-japan-relaxes-visa-rules-filipinos-asean-citizens
BTW no visa is required for Thai citizens, good for 15 days.