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Ambassador Endo Kazuya and Madame Endo Akiko visit Iloilo City

Published Jan 27, 2026 08:20 pm
Mila Drilon, Mme. Akiko Endo, Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Mayor Raisa Treñas, former Senate president Franklin Drilon, and Francis Chu, husband of Mayor Treñas.
Mila Drilon, Mme. Akiko Endo, Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Mayor Raisa Treñas, former Senate president Franklin Drilon, and Francis Chu, husband of Mayor Treñas.
On January 24 to 25, 2026, Ambassador Endo Kazuya of Japan, together with Madame Endo Akiko, paid a significant visit to Iloilo City, strengthening ties between Japan and the Philippines through cultural and diplomatic engagements.
During their two-day stay, Ambassador Endo and Madame Akiko met with Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas for an exchange of views on local governance and opportunities for deeper collaboration. Their visit coincided with the vibrant Dinagyang Festival, one of the country’s most anticipated cultural celebrations, which draws national leaders, foreign dignitaries, and thousands of visitors each year.
In addition to participating in the festivities, Ambassador Endo held substantive discussions with former Senate President Franklin Drilon and other distinguished guests of the festival. These dialogues underscored the shared commitment of Iloilo and Japan to further strengthen cooperation in areas such as cultural exchange, economic development, and people-to-people ties.
The presence of Ambassador Endo and Madame Akiko at the Dinagyang Festival highlighted the enduring friendship between Japan and the Philippines, while also reaffirming Iloilo City’s role as a hub for international cultural and diplomatic engagement.
Ambassador Endo Kazuya with Senator Bam Aquino
Ambassador Endo Kazuya with Senator Bam Aquino
Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke of German Embassy, newly appointed MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III, Francis Chu, Mayor Raisa Treñas, Mme. Marina Puhan Pfaffernoschke, Mme. Akiko Endo, and Metro Manila Council president and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora
Ambassador Endo Kazuya, Ambassador Andreas Pfaffernoschke of German Embassy, newly appointed MMDA General Manager Nicolas Torre III, Francis Chu, Mayor Raisa Treñas, Mme. Marina Puhan Pfaffernoschke, Mme. Akiko Endo, and Metro Manila Council president and San Juan City Mayor Francis Zamora
Ambassador Endo Kazuya with Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas during his official visit
Ambassador Endo Kazuya with Iloilo City Mayor Raisa Treñas during his official visit
A glimpse of the performances
A glimpse of the performances
Ambassador Endo Kazuya and spouse Mme. Endo Akiko with Senator Risa Hontiveros
Ambassador Endo Kazuya and spouse Mme. Endo Akiko with Senator Risa Hontiveros

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