FILIPINO COMMUNITY. President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and First Lady Liza Marcos, along with other officials, meets with members of the Filipino community in Osaka, Japan on Saturday (June 21, 2025), concluding a three-day working visit focused on investment, tourism and bilateral cooperation. The President returned to the Philippines on Sunday. (Photo courtesy of PCO)
MANILA – President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Sunday night following a four-day working visit to Osaka, Japan, where he secured new investment commitments and launched the Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025.
The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation landed in Manila around 6 p.m.
“I have just returned from a productive working visit to Osaka, Japan, where we secured new opportunities that will create jobs, bring in investments and help improve the lives of Filipinos,” Marcos said in his arrival statement.
The President inaugurated the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, emphasizing the country’s commitment to innovation, culture and sustainability.
“It tells the world the story of a nation rich in culture, driven by innovation and committed to building a sustainable and inclusive future,” he said.
Key deals announced include a partnership between Kanadevia Corporation and Philippine Ecology Systems Corp. for a waste-to-energy project; and a green shipbuilding initiative by Tsuneishi Group in Cebu, which will construct the world’s first methanol dual-fueled KAMSARMAX bulk carrier.
“These projects will generate jobs and position the Philippines as a leader in clean energy and green shipping,” the President said.
Marcos also met with officials of the Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Association of Travel Agents, Japan-Philippines Tourism Council, Kansai Airports, and airline companies Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific to enhance tourism cooperation and create more employment opportunities for Filipino workers.
Another highlight of the visit was a meeting with the Japan Aerospace Exploration Agency to explore collaborations in space technology aimed at improving disaster monitoring, agricultural support and community safety.
The President concluded his trip by meeting with members of the Filipino community in Osaka.
“I thanked them for representing our country with dignity, professionalism and compassion that continue to bring pride to our nation,” he said.
Marcos’ visit comes ahead of the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations between the Philippines and Japan in 2026.
The two nations established formal ties in 1956 and have since maintained robust economic, political and cultural partnerships. (PNA)
