2026-07

Business

JUNCA Coin (junca Cash / JCC): A Summary of Its Background and Current Status

A summary of the JUNCA Global Project and its junca Cash (JCC) token: project goals, ecosystem, thin market liquidity, the scaling-back of its Japan offices, founder Hisayuki Nagatome's activities in the Philippines, and the unresolved status of investor funds.
2026年7月30日
BusinessIncidents and AccidentsJapan NewsJapanese CompaniesSociety
Incidents and Accidents

Violent Crime Targeting Japanese, Korean, and Chinese Nationals Surges in the Philippines Post-Pandemic — Major Incidents and Safety Precautions

Robberies, shootings, and kidnappings targeting Japanese, Korean, and Chinese nationals have surged in the Philippines since 2023, as POGO crackdowns shifted criminal targets. Major incidents including the 2025 Malate shooting and the Anson Que kidnapping, plus practical safety precautions.
2026年7月30日
Incidents and AccidentsJapanese CommunityJapanese CompaniesPhilippine News
Economy

San Miguel Corporation and Ramon Ang: The Face of the Philippines’ Largest Conglomerate

San Miguel Corporation (SMC), the Philippines' largest conglomerate with 135 years of history, and Chairman/CEO Ramon S. Ang. Business segments, overseas expansion, Ang's career and Japan ties, and the Kirin Holdings partnership at San Miguel Brewery.
2026年7月30日
EconomyPhilippine Companies
Defense Cooperation

Bangsamoro Holds First Parliamentary Election September 14 — After Four Delays, JICA Advisor Watches Historic Milestone

The Bangsamoro Autonomous Region holds its first-ever parliamentary election on September 14, 2026, after four delays. JICA's Naoyuki Ochiai and the agency's decade-long "advisor" role in the peace process are highlighted, along with parliament composition, candidates, and gun-ban security measures.
2026年7月30日
Defense CooperationEmbassy of JapanIntergovernmental AidJapan-Philippines RelationsSociety
Business

Toyota Launches First-Ever Land Cruiser 300 Hybrid in the Philippines, Australia, and the Middle East — Ahead of Japan

Toyota's first-ever Land Cruiser 300 hybrid went on sale in the Philippines on June 24, 2026, alongside prior launches in the Middle East and Australia — ahead of an expected Japan debut around September-October 2026.
2026年7月30日
BusinessHobbiesJapanese CommunityJapanese Companies
Business

Philippine Real Estate Market (H1 2026): Condo Oversupply Persists as Office and Residential Leasing Diverge

A review of the Philippine real estate market in H1 2026: condo oversupply persists at 82,900 unsold units, office vacancy edges down to 19%, and residential rents diverge sharply between Bay Area (-59%) and BGC (+0.1%).
2026年7月30日
BusinessCondominiums and Real EstatePhilippine Companies
Japanese Companies

Philippine New Vehicle Sales, H1 2026: Down 11.4% Year-on-Year to 204,557 Units

Philippine new vehicle sales fell 11.4% year-on-year to 204,557 units in H1 2026 (CAMPI + TMA data). Toyota led with a 49% share; electrified vehicle (xEV) sales more than doubled, reaching 15.3% of the total market.
2026年7月30日
Japanese CompaniesPhilippine News
Condominiums and Real Estate

Alveo Financial Tower: Building Overview and Specifications

Alveo Financial Tower: Building Overview and Specifications
2026年7月30日
Condominiums and Real EstatePhilippine Companies
Condominiums and Real Estate

Ayala Conglomerate’s H1 2026 Review: Q1 Profit Dips, but Group Pushes Ahead on EV Shift and Makro Comeback

A review of Ayala Corporation's business trends in the first half of 2026: a Q1 net profit dip on a high base effect, the mobility unit's exit from Honda dealership in favor of EVs, and the retail comeback of the Makro brand through a new Thai joint venture.
2026年7月30日
Condominiums and Real EstatePhilippine Companies
Cultural Exchange

Japan Foundation Manila Concentrates Japan-Philippines 70th Anniversary Events in May and June

The Japan Foundation, Manila (JFM) rolled out a wide range of programs from May through June 2026, marking the 70th anniversary of the normalization of…
2026年7月30日
Cultural ExchangeEventsIntergovernmental AidJapan-Philippines Relations
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