Ambassador Endo hosts farewell reception

On 26 August 2026, Ambassador Endo hosted a farewell reception at his residence as he concludes his tour of duty in the Philippines. The reception was attended by distinguished guests including Cabinet members, members of Congress, officials from the Philippine government, business leaders, and double Olympic gold medalist Carlos Yulo, as well as many other guests who bid the Ambassador a fond farewell. 
In his remarks, Ambassador Endo reflected on the milestones of his tenure, which lasted approximately two and a half years, and expressed his confidence that Japan-Philippines relations would continue to develop robustly. He also conveyed his gratitude to his counterparts from both countries and across various sectors whom he had met during his time in office.
Ambassador of the Philippines to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano and Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJECC) Chairman Alfred Ty also delivered their messages, conveying their well-wishes to Ambassador and Madame Endo.

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Remarks of Ambassador ENDO Kazuya during his farewell reception