Philippine News

BARMM’s First Parliamentary Election

The Philippine government will deploy 8,299 police officers for the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region's first parliamentary election on September 14, 2026, after 12 arrests for gun-ban violations during the campaign period.

2026年8月5日

Embassy of JapanIntergovernmental AidJapan-Philippines RelationsPhilippine NewsPolitics

Sara Duterte Impeachment Trial, Day 11 — 15 Boxes of “Confidential Funds” Documents as Hearings Turn to Whether the Money Was Properly Used

Day 11 of Vice President Sara Duterte's Senate impeachment trial saw 15 boxes of confidential fund documents and testimony from a former COA auditor, as the proceedings moved from tracing the money's movement to whether it was used for its intended purpose.

2026年8月4日

Philippine NewsPolitics

Philippine House Representative Welcomes President Marcos’s Push to Introduce Nuclear Energy

Representative Chin Bernos welcomed President Marcos's call to reconsider nuclear power for energy security, citing the Philippine National Nuclear Energy Safety Act, PhilATOM, and a realistic 2038 timeline for a first reactor.

2026年8月4日

EconomyPhilippine NewsSociety

Fuel-Assistance Mission Hit by Water Cannon Again — China’s Repeated Harassment at Scarborough Shoal

China Coast Guard vessels fired water cannon at Philippine BFAR fishing-assistance ships near Scarborough Shoal on July 24, 2026, the third clash that week, coinciding with the ASEAN Foreign Ministers' Meeting in Manila.

2026年8月3日

Incidents and AccidentsInternational Affairs & SecurityInternational NewsPhilippine News

¥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

Incidents and AccidentsJapanese CommunityJapanese CompaniesSociety

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

BusinessIncidents and AccidentsJapanese Community

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

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

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

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