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Philippines, Japan forge 11 new loan deals

The Philippines is set to ink 11 new loan agreements with Japan under Japanese fiscal year 2026, totaling JPY371.31 billion, roughly USD2.41 billion, strengthening the decades-long development partnership between the two nations.

Aboitiz opens Tokyo office, courts Japanese manufacturers

Aboitiz Economic Estates (AEE) has planted its flag in central Tokyo, opening a dedicated Japan Office to tighten ties with Japanese manufacturers and smooth the path for those expanding or scaling operations in the Philippines. 

Philippine visitor arrivals dip slightly in early 2025

Tourist arrivals in the Philippines experienced a modest decline in the first four months of 2025, totaling 2.10 million visitors compared to 2.12 million during the same period last year, data from the Department of Tourism showed. 

Japan proves as Manila’s single-biggest source of ODA funds

Japan has proven as the country's top source of sub-market funding, more known as official development assistance or ODA loan, according to the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development or OECD.

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SSS pays P205.56B in benefits through July 

The Social Security System (SSS) paid P205.56 billion in benefits to members, pensioners, and beneficiaries in the first seven months of 2026, as contribution collections continued to provide the bulk of funding for payouts.

Transboundary haze affects part of PH; DENR issues health warnings and safety guidelines 

The Department of Environment and Natural Resources–Environmental Management Bureau (DENR-EMB) has alerted the public to widespread haze across several key regions, including the National Capital Region, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and portions of Central Visayas. Monitoring and weather assessments link the condition to smoke from ongoing fires in Kalimantan, Indonesia, carried to the country by prevailing winds.

Local entrepreneurs expand Filipino traditions via e-commerce

Many aspiring business owners look far and wide for the next big concept, but some of the most promising opportunities lie right within familiar culture, traditions, and communities.

AirAsia MOVE earns IATA accreditation in PH, unlocking more flight options for Filipino travelers

AirAsia MOVE (MOVE), the all-in-one travel booking platform, has secured official accreditation from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) in the Philippines — a milestone set to expand flight choices and streamline booking for Filipinos traveling home or abroad.

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