Chargé d'affaires ONO Sho Attends the 81st Leyte Gulf Landings Anniversary Commemoration

On 19 to 20 October 2025, Chargé d’affaires ONO Sho visited Leyte to attend the commemoration of the 81st Anniversary of the Leyte Gulf Landings at the MacArthur Landing Memorial National Park in Palo City, Leyte. The event was organized by the Governor of Leyte Carlos Jericho Petilla, and was attended by Mayor of Palo Remedios Petilla, Australian Ambassador Marc Innes-Brown, and other Philippine Government officials. 
 
In his remarks, Chargé d’affaires Ono remembered the memory of those who have fallen and honored the steadfast service of Filipino veterans to their country. He emphasized Japan’s unwavering commitment as a peace-loving nation, reflecting on the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II. He also expressed the renewed determination to further strengthen Japan-Philippines relations, as both nations will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations next year. 
 
Chargé d’affaires Ono also paid a courtesy call on Governor of Leyte Petilla, where they exchanged views on the promising potential for Japan-Philippines cooperation in Leyte. 

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Remarks of Chargé d’affairs ONO Sho for 81st Commemoration of the Leyte Gulf Landing