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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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Major developers explore future Bilibid township project 

Some of the country’s largest property developers are signaling early interest in what could emerge as one of Metro Manila’s biggest urban redevelopment projects: the transformation of portions of the New Bilibid Prison (NBP) reservation in Muntinlupa into a mixed-use commercial and residential district.

Caltex widens network, reaches 600 Philippines stations

Chevron Philippines is accelerating the expansion of its retail fuel network as Caltex reached the 600-station mark nationwide following the opening of six new service stations in the first quarter of the year.

Manulife Philippines taps Manish Sangal to drive AI

Manulife Philippines has appointed Manish Sangal as deputy chief executive officer as the insurer strengthens its leadership team and accelerates its digital transformation strategy in the Philippine market.

BPI expands sustainability push beyond green finance 

Bank of the Philippine Islands is widening its sustainability agenda beyond environmental initiatives, ramping up support for underserved sectors, small businesses, and financial inclusion programs nationwide.

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