The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) hosted on Friday a business matching event to connect 17 Japanese companies and potential partners in the Philippines.
JICA Philippines chief representative Sakamoto Takema emphasized the significance of the partnerships in sustaining economic growth and improving the quality of life in the Philippines through jobs generation.
“I am confident that the business partnerships will significantly contribute to the deeper ‘heart-to-heart ties’ between Japan and the Philippines. All of you can be powerful promoters to elevate our close partnership to even new heights,” he said.
Japanese firms seeking partnerships include agricultural companies E-supportlink Ltd., Kuwanosato Inc. and Takara Inc., while companies offering technology on disaster risk reduction include Aster Co. Ltd., Lida Ironsmith Co., Ltd. and Spectee Inc.
In the environmental sector, Japanese companies like Advantec Philippines Inc., BEMAC Electric Transportation PH Incorporated, FujiClean Co. Ltd., Kanazawa Engineering Systems Inc., Nihon Genryo Co. Ltd.; Nippon Steel Engineering Co. Ltd.; Phil Japan Worldwide Management Services Inc.; SM GUUN Environmental Company Inc.; Takaoka Toko Co., Ltd.; and TAU Corp. presented a diverse range of cutting-edge solutions on water and wastewater treatment systems, renewable energy technologies, and advanced plant engineering services.
Rizal Commercial Banking Corp. (RCBC) and Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corp. (SMBC) offered a range of financial solutions designed to facilitate collaboration on unique agricultural products, disaster management tools, and innovative environmental technologies. Othel V. Campos
JICA said it remains committed to working closely with both the Philippine government and private sector to bridge economic and societal gaps, striving towards quality growth and prosperity.
