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New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra Makes Manila Debut — Concert Marking 70th Anniversary of Japan-Philippines Diplomatic Relations

The New Japan Philharmonic Orchestra performed in Manila for the first time on June 24, 2026, marking the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippines diplomatic relations with a concert featuring violinist Mayuko Kamio and conductor Tetsuji Honna.

2026年8月6日

Cultural ExchangeJapan-Philippines RelationsJapanese Community

“Great Men of the Philippines: José Rizal” (Part 4)

Part 4 of a serialized biography of Jose Rizal: an assault by a Civil Guard, his secret departure from the Philippines under a false name in 1882, and his lasting friendship with future Bishop Gregorio Aglipay.

2026年8月6日

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How the Requirements for the Philippine Special Resident Retiree’s Visa (SRRV) Have Changed

The Philippines lowered the minimum age for its Special Resident Retiree's Visa (SRRV) from 50 to 40 in September 2025. A guide to deposit amounts, required documents, eligible dependents, and the application process.

2026年8月4日

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¥46 Billion Unregistered Bond Fraud Out of the Philippines: The Full Story of the Scandal That Rocked the Nikkan Manila Shimbun

Nine people were arrested in Japan over an unregistered bond scheme run through Philippines-based S Division Holdings that defrauded roughly 5,500 investors of an estimated 46 billion yen, a case tied to the former president of the Nikkan Manila Shimbun, which ended print publication in September 2025.

2026年8月2日

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Foreign Ownership Rules for Philippine Retail Are Relaxed — Why Setting Up in a Mall Is Now Essential for Success

The Philippines' 13th Foreign Investment Negative List clarifies that small retail businesses can now have up to 40% foreign ownership, opening new opportunities for Japanese entrepreneurs — and why success still depends on locating inside a shopping mall.

2026年8月1日

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Philippines-Based Unregistered Bond Scheme: ¥17 Billion in Damages, 9 Arrested in Massive Fraud That Also Rocked the Nikkan Manila Shimbun

Nine people have been arrested over an unregistered foreign bond scheme run from the Philippines that defrauded Japanese investors of over ¥17 billion — and became entangled with the now-defunct Nikkan Manila Shimbun newspaper.

2026年8月1日

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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

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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

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JICA’s Support for BARMM (January 2026 – Present)

After roughly seven years of transition, the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) will hold its first parliamentary election on…

2026年7月30日

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On Our Founding

Manila News Daily was founded this year, a year that marks two overlapping milestones: the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations…

2026年7月23日

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