Consul General Ono Hirotaka of Japan stated that his country is prepared to study the possibility of providing financial support for the Mindanao Railway Project. The offer comes as the Philippines continues to seek international assistance for infrastructure development. Ono emphasized that Japan would consider funding the project only if officially requested by the Philippine government. The Mindanao Railway is part of a larger plan to improve transportation and economic connectivity in the region. No specific details were provided about the potential funding amount or timeline. The Philippine government has been actively pursuing partnerships with various countries to support its infrastructure goals.