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On May 28, during President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s state visit to Japan, he and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae held summit talks that formalized a new level of bilateral cooperation: the Comprehensive Strategic Partnership — the first such designation for the Philippines. Marking 70 years since relations were established, this upgrade signals a long-term, multi-sector alliance anchored in shared values and a commitment to a Free and Open Indo-Pacific (FOIP), amid growing regional uncertainties.

Philippine-based residency-by-investment consultancy Golden Visa Centrale is launching its June Roadshow, giving affluent Filipino families a firsthand look at European residency and citizenship pathways through investment programs in Portugal and Greece.

Philippine business sentiment turned more pessimistic in April 2026, marking the second straight monthly decline, largely due to risks from the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. Results from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) Business Expectations Survey show the confidence index fell to -35.8 percent from -24.3 percent in March, meaning more firms hold negative views about current conditions.

As temperatures rise and electricity costs remain a key concern for households, LG Electronics Philippines has launched its LG DUALCOOL™ AI Aircons, a home cooling solution designed to balance comfort, energy efficiency, and simple maintenance.

Meralco Power Academy (MPA), the education arm of power distributor Meralco, has signed separate partnership agreements with Nueva Ecija University of Science and Technology (NEUST) and De La Salle University (DLSU) to bridge academic learning and industry needs.