Ambassador Urabe pays tribute with President Benigno S. Aquino III and
U.S. Ambassador Harry K. Thomas Jr. in the rites marking Araw ng Kagitingan.
Japanese Ambassador Toshinao Urabe joined the commemoration of the ARAW NG KAGITINGAN on Tuesday, 9 April 2013. Held at Mt. Samat in Pilar, Bataan, the Ceremony was graced by President Benigno S. Aquino III as the Guest of Honor.
In his speech, Ambassador Urabe expressed his heartfelt apologies and deep sense of remorse for such inexplicable suffering during World War II. He pointed out that the deeds and behavior of the seven decades demonstrates that Japan has learned well from history and transformed itself to a country that promotes freedom, respect for human rights, democracy and rule of law amongst all nations. Having nurtured strong alliances, collaborations and friendships particularly with the Philippines and US, he hopes to inspire and encourage our generations to continue on this path of positive change.
Speech of Ambassador Toshinao Urabe
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