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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

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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

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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

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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

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History of Japan-Philippines Relations (6)

The greatest turning point in mending relations between defeated Japan and the Philippines was President Elpidio Quirino's clemency for Japanese war…

2026年8月22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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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

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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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