Japan’s Nambu to invest P4B in PH retirement facilities
Japanese wellness company Nambu Co., Ltd., a recognized leader in senior care and assisted-living services in Japan, has committed to invest P4 billion to develop a network of 10 Japanese-style retirement and wellness centers across the Philippines.
The project, supported by the “CREATE MORE” Act that broadened local incentives to help attract foreign investments, aims to train Filipino caregivers to meet Japanese standards.
Nambu Co., Ltd. plans to open its first facility in Lapu-Lapu City, Cebu.
The Department of Trade and Industry welcomed the new investment discussed during a meeting with Nambu’s top officials on Sept 11 in Japan.
Skilled workforce
This initiative aims to leverage the country’s skilled workforce to meet Japan’s labor needs while simultaneously boosting local employment.
Trade Secretary Cristina Roque highlighted that the investment supported President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s directive to grow high-value industries, drive job creation and strengthen the Philippines’ position as a premier destination for retirement and wellness 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,” said Roque in a statement.
Among the officials who joined Roque in Japan were Tourism Undersecretary Shalimar Hofer Tamano and general manager and CEO Roberto Zozobrado of the Philippine Retirement Authority.
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