Ambassador ENDO Kazuya pays a courtesy visit on Department of Trade and Industry Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque

On 19 December, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya paid a courtesy visit on the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Ma. Cristina Aldeguer-Roque, during which they exchanged views on Japan-Philippines economic relations. 

Ambassador Endo noted that Japan is one of the major sources of investment for the Philippines. He also expressed his hope that the effective implementation of the CREATE MORE Act, enacted in November, will contribute to an improved business environment. Further, Ambassador Endo conveyed his anticipation that the Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai, Japan, scheduled for April next year, will foster not only people-to-people exchanges but also business exchanges.  

During their meeting, Ambassador Endo and Secretary Roque reaffirmed their commitment to continue cooperating in deepening bilateral economic relations between Japan and the Philippines.