Japan-Philippines Relations

Business

Torikizoku Enters the Philippines: First Store to Open at BGC on October 12, Partnering with Davao’s JTC Group to Spread Yakitori Culture

Yakitori chain Torikizoku opens its first Philippine store on October 12 at Serendra, BGC, through a franchise partnership with Davao-based JTC Group of Companies. A look at the deal and what to watch next.
2026年10月10日
BusinessJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Companies
Events

Events Marking 70 Years of Japan-Philippines Diplomatic Relations: November–December Schedule (Embassy Announcement)

Dates, organizers, and venues for the November–December events announced by the Embassy of Japan marking 70 years of Japan-Philippines diplomatic relations: a Nihongo quiz bee, a tourism forum, and Noh performances and exhibition.
2026年10月8日
EventsJapan-Philippines Relations
History

That War and Me (20) The Story of Lieutenant General Shizuo Yokoyama

Part 20 of "That War and Me": the monument honoring President Quirino, the author’s link with former Ambassador Koshikawa, and Lieutenant General Shizuo Yokoyama, who served time at Muntinlupa, and his grandson.
2026年10月7日
HistoryJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese CommunityReportageSeries
Business

MUFG Marks 10 Years of Security Bank Stake as First-Half 2026 Earnings Rise

MUFG Bank’s capital alliance with Security Bank turns 10 in 2026, with first-half net profit and revenue both up and cost efficiency improving — a look at the decade of investment and current results.
2026年10月1日
BusinessJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Companies
Economy

Mitsubishi Corporation to Expand Stake in Ayala, Raising Voting Rights to 20%

Mitsubishi Corporation will invest roughly 44.5 billion pesos more in Ayala Corporation, raising its economic stake to 15% and voting rights to 20%, deepening a partnership spanning over 50 years.
2026年9月29日
EconomyJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese CommunityPhilippine News
Business

Sumitomo Mitsui Finance and Leasing Acquires 30% Stake in Philippine Leasing Firm

SMFL has acquired a 30% stake in RCBC Leasing & Finance (RLFC) via a third-party share allotment, entering the Philippine equipment-finance market alongside SMBC’s existing stake in RCBC.
2026年9月27日
BusinessJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Companies
Business

Japan’s Megabanks Invest in Philippine Growth via Stakes in Local Banks

MUFG, SMBC, and Mizuho are deepening ties with the Philippine retail and SME market through stakes in Security Bank, RCBC, and Tonik Digital Bank.
2026年9月26日
BusinessJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Companies
Events

Lecture by Dr. Saya Kiba: “The Significance of Japan-Philippines Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region”

Dr. Saya Kiba, a Kobe-based scholar of Southeast Asian politics, speaks on "The Significance of Japan-Philippines Security Cooperation in the Indo-Pacific Region" on Nov. 17 at Ironman's Steak House, Makati. Co-hosted by JBCP and Manila News Daily. Limited to 30 seats.
2026年9月22日
EventsJapan-Philippines Relations
Cultural Exchange

Okinawa Prefecture Plans to Exhibit Prefectural Food Products for the First Time at the International Bazaar (60th Anniversary) on November 29 at SM Aura, BGC

Okinawa Prefecture plans to run its first food and products booth at the 60th International Bazaar on Nov. 29 at SMX Convention Center Aura, BGC, co-hosted by PUOA and the Okinawa Industry Promotion Public Corporation.
2026年9月22日
Cultural ExchangeEmbassy of JapanEventsOkinawa
Embassy of Japan

Kitagawa Katsuro Arrives as New Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines

The Embassy of Japan announced on September 18 the arrival of new Ambassador Kitagawa Katsuro, pledging to further strengthen Japan-Philippines ties in the 70th anniversary year.
2026年9月20日
Embassy of JapanJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Community
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