Ambassador ENDO Kazuya meets Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso

On 24 September 2025, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya made a courtesy visit to Manila City Hall and exchanged views with Manila City Mayor Francisco “Isko Moreno” Domagoso and Vice Mayor Angela Lei “Chi” Atienza on economic cooperation between Manila City and Japan, as well as public safety and security issues in the Philippines. 

Ambassador Endo expressed his appreciation to Mayor Domagoso’s efforts to strengthen security measures for Japanese residents and visitors and he also asked for Mayor Domagoso’s continued cooperation to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals in Manila City. 

Mayor Francis Domagoso pledged to continue his efforts to improve safety measures and public safety situations for Japanese residents and tourists. He also expressed his hopes for increased investments to Manila by Japanese companies, as well as a rise in the number of tourists. 

In addition, Ambassador Endo stated that 2026 marks the 70th anniversary of Japan-Philippine friendship. He expressed the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines’ desire to work in cooperation with the Manila City authorities to further strengthen the bilateral relations in preparation for this important milestone.