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Strengthening Ties: Ambassador Endo Kazuya on the Future of Japan-Philippines Relations

The partnership between Japan and the Philippines has flourished over the years, marked by strengthened diplomatic, economic, and cultural ties. As the two countries...

The Philippines: Showcasing innovation and resilience at the Osaka Expo

As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaches, key stakeholders from both the Philippines and Japan have shared powerful messages of innovation and resilience, reflecting the...

A message from the president of the Republic of the Philippines

In these modern times, sovereign states can no longer afford to stand alone. The dynamics between nations have changed, making countries more open to...

SM: Weaving growth by enabling businesses and communities

Amid global uncertainties, SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM Group, stays true to its commitment in enabling people, businesses and communities...

Damosa Land drives Mindanao’s rise as an investment hub

Damosa Land, a premier homegrown developer, is at the forefront of transforming Mindanao into a globally competitive investment hub.With the Anflo Industrial Estate as...

BCDA: From Bonifacio Global City to Clark — shaping the Philippines’ next investment hubs

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang, is playing a pivotal role in transforming the...

Security Bank-MUFG alliance builds bridges in banking

Founded in 1951, Security Bank Corp. is a leading Philippine universal bank guided by a customer-centric philosophy. Its 2016 partnership with Japan’s Mitsubishi UFJ...

Empowering the workforce: How First Sumiden Circuits is redefining employee engagement in manufacturing

First Sumiden Circuits Inc. is a maker of flexible printed circuits in the Philippines that produces high-precision components used in hard disk drives, smartphones...

Cotton & Diaz: Expertise, experience and heartfelt insurance for Japanese and Filipino clients

For over 20 years, Cotton & Diaz Insurance Services has helped businesses and individuals in the Philippines protect what matters most.Founded in 2003 by...

Rent.ph: Real Connections, Shaping the Future of Rentals

Rent.ph has built a strong reputation as a reliable rental platform in the Philippines, connecting tenants and landlords with a personal touch. As the...

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SM: Weaving growth by enabling businesses and communities

Amid global uncertainties, SM Investments Corp., the parent company of the SM Group, stays...

A legacy of trust and collaboration: GT Capital’s strategic Japanese partnerships

The Philippines and Japan share fundamental values rooted in industriousness, respect, community, family and...

YGC: Cultivating robust connections across borders

The Yuchengco Group of Companies has been a pillar of Philippine business for decades, with a...

The next 100 years: Aboitiz’s journey toward becoming a sustainable ‘techglomerate’

The Aboitiz Group, a venerable name in Philippine business, is undergoing a remarkable transformation....

SM Investments delivers growth opportunities across the Philippines

With its deep experience in tourism, banking, real estate development and shopping mall management, SM Investments Corp. is a key growth-driver within the Filipino economy.

The Yuchengco group of companies: A trusted ‘nation-building’ partner committed to serving Japanese investors in the Philippines

What opportunities have the current administration’s “Build, Build, Build” initiative created for YGC?"The Philippine...

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Empowering the workforce: How First Sumiden Circuits is redefining employee engagement in manufacturing

First Sumiden Circuits Inc. is a maker of flexible printed circuits in the Philippines...

Sharp: ‘We love Philippines, Sharp for every Juan’

“We produce technologically advanced products such as LED TVs, washing machines, electric fans and...

Real Estate

Damosa Land drives Mindanao’s rise as an investment hub

Damosa Land, a premier homegrown developer, is at the forefront of transforming Mindanao into a globally competitive investment hub.With...

Rent.ph: Real Connections, Shaping the Future of Rentals

Rent.ph has built a strong reputation as a reliable rental platform in the Philippines, connecting tenants and landlords with...

Science Park of the Philippines: Pioneering sustainable growth in strategic hubs

Science Park of the Philippines Inc. is at the forefront of sustainable growth as a pioneering private economic zone...

Federal Land NRE Global: Fostering next-generation urban living through collaboration

Federal Land NRE Global Inc. (FNG), a joint venture between Federal Land Inc. and Nomura Real Estate Development Co....

Aboitiz InfraCapital: Advancing the nation with economic estates

Aboitiz InfraCapital, the infrastructure arm of the Aboitiz Group, stands as a key player in the Philippine infrastructure landscape, committed to driving...

Own a piece of Japan in Bonifacio Global City

Premier Philippine real estate developer Federal Land Inc. is bringing together Filipino hospitality and sense of community with the Japanese traditions of excellence and innovation to deliver a slice of Japanese living in the Philippines.

Federal Land at 50: Creating luxurious spaces, building partnerships

As one of the leading real estate developers in the Philippines, Federal Land Inc. has been committed to developing...

Ayala Land: Forging ahead with communities in mind

Successful businesses have adapted to changes in society, embraced new technologies and recognized the modern landscape has shifted in terms of the ways in which people are living.

Government

A message from the president of the Republic of the Philippines

In these modern times, sovereign states can no longer afford to stand alone. The dynamics between nations have changed, making countries more open to...

BCDA: From Bonifacio Global City to Clark — shaping the Philippines’ next investment hubs

The Bases Conversion and Development Authority, led by President and Chief Executive Officer Joshua M. Bingcang, is playing a pivotal role in transforming the...

A Farewell Interview with JICA’s Sakamoto Takema: Reflecting on Trust and Cooperation with the Philippines

In this farewell interview, JICA’s former Chief Representative in the Philippines, Sakamoto Takema, reflects on his three-year tenure and the deepening trust between Japan...

A message from the President of the Republic of The Philippines

As we, along with the Bridges, embark on a new milestone in celebration of the 70 Years of Japan-Philippines Cooperation, I hope that the...

Why Japanese investors remain ichiban in Philippine economic zones

The Philippine Economic Zone Authority, the premier investment promotion agency and leading home of Japanese manufacturing companies in the Philippines, fosters investments and facilitates...

Financial Services

Security Bank-MUFG alliance builds bridges in banking

Founded in 1951, Security Bank Corp. is a leading Philippine universal bank guided by a customer-centric philosophy. Its 2016...

RCBC thriving on partnerships and innovations, banking on a sustainable future

It is in the DNA of the Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. to nurture business and social partnerships on a rock-solid platform of sustainability.

BDO Unibank: A wealth of opportunities

BDO Unibank’s Japan Desk has native Japanese language speaking officers. In addition to its two Corporate Desks, BDO Unibank...

RCBC strengthens partnership with Japan

Among the conglomerates that have taken the opportunities is the Yuchengco-led Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC). The bank has...

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The Philippines: Showcasing innovation and resilience at the Osaka Expo

As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaches, key stakeholders from both the Philippines and Japan have shared powerful messages of...

Marking 70 years of Japan-Philippines partnership and cooperation

Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) celebrates seven decades of pivotal partnership with the Philippines. From visible infrastructure projects like...

Japan-Philippines: A bright and dynamic relationship

An interview with Kazuhiko Koshikawa, Ambassador of Japan to the Philippines.

Philippines on the rise

A message from the President of the Philippines Rodrigo R. DuterteAs a reflection of investor confidence, the US News...