Ambassador Endo delivers an online lecture to DLSU Manila Students on the 69th Japan-Philippines Friendship Day
2025/7/24
On 23 July 2025, Ambassador ENDO Kazuya delivered an insightful online lecture to De La Salle University (DLSU) Manila students during the “Philippine-Japan Strategic Partnership: Challenges and Prospects” seminar. Co-organized by DLSU Manila’s Department of International Studies and Nihon Kenkyuu Kai (NKK) – the student organization of the institution’s Japanese Studies majors – the seminar coincided with the 69th anniversary of Japan-Philippines Friendship.
The online event was also attended by esteemed guests, including DLSU President Br. Bernard S. Oca; College of Liberal Arts Dean Professor Ador R. Torneo; College of Liberal Arts Associate Dean Dr. Darren Dumaop; Department of International Studies Chairperson Dr. Charmaine Willoughby; and Department of International Studies Professor Dr. Dennis Trinidad.
During his presentation, Ambassador Endo delved into Japan and the Philippines’ robust bilateral ties, evidenced by the two countries’ many collaborations in the areas of economy, security, culture, and people-to-people exchange. He also touched on the visit of Japanese Prime Minister ISHIBA Shigeru to the Philippines last April, and its significant impact on the evolving and deepening relationship between Japan and the Philippines.
The lecture concluded with a question-and-answer session, where DLSU students gained even more insights from Ambassador Endo’s expertise.