Japanese wellness company Nambu Co. Ltd. is investing P4 billion to build a network of 10 Japanese-style retirement and wellness centers across the Philippines, with its first facility set to rise in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Roque said the investment reinforces the country’s push to position itself as a leading retirement and wellness destination in Asia.
“This project is more than an investment—it is a partnership for dignity, wellness, and opportunity for our people. By combining Japanese expertise in eldercare with our natural advantages—warm climate, hospitable culture, and skilled workforce—we can make the Philippines a second home for Japanese and global retirees,” Roque said.
The project will also train Filipino caregivers to meet Japanese standards. Roque met with Nambu officials on Sept. 11 to finalize the investment.
Under the Department of Tourism (DOT), the Philippine Retirement Authority (PRA) is supporting the initiative to promote the country as a prime retirement destination.
