Industry-ready workers, cultural training, and commitment to ethical hiring

Reliable Filipino Talent for Japanese Success

Istana connects Japanese companies to skilled, culturally aligned Filipino talent for long-term success. Explore our transparent, ethical recruitment approach.

Your trusted gateway to skilled Filipino talent

Istana Overseas Manpower Services, Inc.

We are a Philippine-based recruitment agency in the final stage of securing our DMW license. As we prepare for our first deployment of skilled and semi-skilled Filipino workers under TITP and SSW, we are actively seeking a pioneering Japanese employer-partner to begin a long-term, ethical recruitment program.

Trusted by Japanese leading brands

Backed by over 50 years of trusted partnerships with leading Japanese companies.

About Istana Manpower

Backed by legacy, driven by integrity

Istana Overseas Manpower Services, Inc. is a Philippine-based recruitment agency backed by U-BIX Corporation, a 50-year-old trusted name in Philippine-Japanese business relations. We are in the final stage of securing our DMW license and seeking our first Japanese employer-partner to launch a fully compliant and ethical recruitment program.

50+ Years of Trust

Backed by U-BIX Corporation’s five decades of business excellence in the Philippines.

Extensive Network

Supported by Facilities Managers Inc. with over 6,000 skilled service workers.

TESDA Accreditation

Training programs certified by U-BIX Colleges with official TESDA accreditation.

Japanese Partnerships

Established relationships with leading Japanese companies across industries.

We specialize in the ethical recruitment of skilled and semi-skilled Filipino workers under TITP (Technical Intern Training Program) and SSW (Specified Skilled Worker) programs, providing comprehensive support from recruitment to deployment.

Services of Istana Manpower

Comprehensive recruitment solutions for Japan

Tailored to meet your workforce needs and compliance requirements.

Virgin Job Order Processing

Complete assistance with new job order applications and Virgin Job Order processing for Japanese employers.

Japanese-Compliant Recruitment

Recruitment systems that fully comply with Japanese labor laws and TITP/SSW requirements.

Language and Cultural Training

Comprehensive training programs via U-BIX Colleges with TESDA-accredited programs.

Fast-Track Employer Accreditation

Accelerated support for employer accreditation processes and documentation.

POLO/Embassy Coordination

Direct coordination with Philippine Overseas Labor Office and Embassy services.

Pioneer Partner Incentives

Special benefits and incentives for first-time Japanese employer partners.

Workers Offered by Istana Manpower

Skilled Filipino workers ready for Japan

We provide skilled and semi-skilled Filipino workers across three key sectors, all trained and ready for deployment under TITP and SSW programs.

Certified and trained caregivers, nurses, and support staff.

Skilled farmhands and greenhouse workers for Japan’s growing needs.

Trained custodians for corporate, industrial, and residential sectors.

Reliable and adaptable factory workers for varied industries.

Recruitment Process of Istana Manpower

How we work with you

Every worker meets our rigorous quality standards and Japanese employer requirements.

Consultation & Agreement

Discuss needs, terms, and requirements.

Accreditation & Paperwork Support

We guide you through compliance procedures.

Worker Training & Processing

Skill, language, and cultural training in the Philippines.

Deployment & Ongoing Support

Continued assistance post-deployment.Discuss needs, terms, and requirements.

Legacy & affiliations of Istana Manpower

Backed by industry leaders

As part of U-BIX Corporation, we are connected to a network of trusted service companies in the Philippines, including Facilities Managers Inc., which operates with over 6,000 service workers nationwide. Our group’s history of long-standing Japanese partnerships ensures credibility and professionalism.

Service workers
nationwide

ServiceMaster® global legacy

Tailored solutions

Japanese work values

Workforce solutions

Shaping globally competitive talent

Preparing the workforce of tomorrow, U-BIX Colleges offers TESDA-accredited (Philippine government-certified) programs focused on job readiness, cultural alignment, and Japanese work values.

FMI clients in healthcare sector

Strengthening healthcare, one partnership at a time

With decades of experience in healthcare manpower, FMI gives Istana the scale, systems, and reliability to meet Japan’s recruitment standards for healthcare workers.

Scale and expertise you can rely on

Through Facilities Managers, Inc. (FMI) — the local licensee of ServiceMaster® — Istana supports hospitals nationwide by delivering skilled manpower that keeps ICUs, ORs, ERs, and delivery rooms safe, clean, and efficient.

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Partner hospitals and growing

3,368

Hospital beds

1,034

Service partners

24

Administrative support

25

Customer assistance

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Operations and maintenance

Your trusted partner in ethical recruitment

We are in the final stages of securing our Department of Migrant Workers (DMW) license—a guarantee that every recruitment step meets the highest standards of protection, compliance, and transparency.

Committed to compliance, ready for your trust.

Our ongoing preparations with trusted industry partners ensure that your recruitment needs will be handled with full compliance, transparency, and respect for all legal requirements. From contract processing to worker welfare, every step follows the highest ethical standards.

By the time our DMW license is granted, we will be more than ready to serve you with the efficiency, cultural understanding, and trustworthiness that define our brand.