Trade and Industry Secretary Cristina Roque announced that the Philippines has secured ₱51 billion in new investments and project expansions from three Japanese conglomerates in consumer services, property development, advanced industries, and clean energy, along with a new investor in the leisure and entertainment sector.
The announcement was made during the Philippine Economic Briefing (PEB) in Osaka.
Roque said the investment commitments were finalized through a series of high-level meetings in Tokyo organized by DTI’s team in Japan under Special Trade Representative Dita Angara-Mathay.
The trade chief added that the discussions enabled the country’s economic managers — led by Finance Secretary Ralph Recto and joined by NEDA Secretary Arsenio Balisacan, DOE Secretary Sharon Garin, and BSP Deputy Governor Zeno Abenoja — to jointly review the projects, align government support, and ensure an enabling environment for smooth rollout and expansion.
“DTI and the Economic Team will work together to ensure these projects generate quality jobs, strengthen supply chains, and advance the country’s shift to a green, digital, and broad-based economy.”
“These commitments in green energy, smart housing, healthcare, and creative services highlight the strength of our partnership with Japan. DTI and the Economic Team will work together to ensure these projects generate quality jobs, strengthen supply chains, and advance the country’s shift to a green, digital, and broad-based economy,” the trade head said.
Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd., operator of the world’s largest karaoke chain, will invest ₱34 billion to open 300 outlets nationwide over the next decade, generating more than 1,500 direct jobs.
Among the deals secured, Koshidaka Holdings Co., Ltd., operator of the world’s largest karaoke chain, will invest ₱34 billion to open 300 outlets nationwide over the next decade, generating more than 1,500 direct jobs and supporting thousands more through construction and supply-chain activities.
Marubeni Corporation committed ₱15 billion for real estate, fintech, healthcare, and afforestation projects, while Sojitz Corporation confirmed a ₱2–₱3 billion investment in a property developer to attract AI, semiconductor design, software, and healthcare firms, as well as expressing interest in aviation-related projects.
Mitsui & Co. also reaffirmed its partnership with Metro Pacific Investments Corp. and Steel Asia on a steel recycling initiative that supports circular economy and decarbonization goals.
“These investments are a testament to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.’s vision for an agile, innovation-driven economy that welcomes partnerships and delivers inclusive growth,” Roque added.
Angara-Mathay emphasized that the presence of the full Philippine delegation sent a powerful signal to investors.
“Their collective participation assured investors of high-level government commitment and seamless coordination — giving confidence that these projects will be fast-tracked from commitment to execution,” she concluded.
