{"id":71966,"date":"2025-06-06T00:20:27","date_gmt":"2025-06-06T00:20:27","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/?p=71966"},"modified":"2025-06-06T02:53:03","modified_gmt":"2025-06-06T02:53:03","slug":"the-philippines-showcasing-innovation-and-resilience-at-the-osaka-expo","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sms-bridges.com\/staging\/the-philippines-showcasing-innovation-and-resilience-at-the-osaka-expo\/","title":{"rendered":"The Philippines: Showcasing innovation and resilience at the Osaka Expo"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
As Expo 2025 Osaka, Kansai approaches, key stakeholders from both the Philippines and Japan have shared powerful messages of innovation and resilience, reflecting the strength and momentum of a \u201cgolden-age\u201d in Philippines-Japan relations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cIn recent years, Japan-Philippines relations have made remarkable progress in various areas such as security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges. Breaking new grounds in cooperation, Japan-Philippine relations have entered their Golden Age with renewed closeness. Our ties have grown from strength to strength, strategically embracing realities toward mutual prosperity,\u201d said Ambassador Endo Kazuya<\/strong> of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In recent years, Japan-Philippines relations have made remarkable progress in various areas such as security, economy, and people-to-people exchanges.<\/p>Ambassador Endo Kazuya<\/strong> of the Embassy of Japan in the Philippines<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
At the business level, Japanese institutions have played a vital role in supporting innovation and expanding ties between both nations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cCollaborating with local accelerators, government agencies, universities, and research institutions, JETRO supports innovation initiatives and aims to enhance the global competitiveness of Japanese businesses operating in the Philippines,\u201d shared Kazuo Nakamura, <\/strong>Executive Director of Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) Philippines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThrough initiatives like the joint bilateral meetings with the Japan Chamber, PHILJEC plays a crucial role in bridging the gap between the business communities of the Philippines and Japan, ensuring long-term growth for both economies,\u201d said Richard Osmond<\/strong>, Chairman of the Philippines-Japan Economic Cooperation Committee, Inc. (PHILJEC)<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has long championed inclusive growth in the Philippines by focusing on capacity building and people-centered development.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cI am proud to say that one of our most impactful tools to achieve this is through our people-to-people exchange scheme. Through long-standing programs such as scholarships for Filipino professionals and training in Japan, we equip local partners with the skills, know-how, and positive mindset that create the leaders of the next generation,\u201d noted Chief Representative BABA Takashi<\/strong> of JICA<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cWe at JICA are witnesses to the inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development in the Philippines resulting from our persevering cooperation,\u201d he added.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
We at JICA are witnesses to the inclusive, resilient, and sustainable development in the Philippines resulting from our persevering cooperation.<\/p>Chief Representative BABA Takashi <\/strong>of JICA<\/mark><\/cite><\/blockquote><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
Beyond the national government and major Japanese agencies, Japanese companies continue to deepen their long-term commitments to the Philippines.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cOur mission has always been to match the Philippines\u2019 needs with Japanese innovation \u2014 whether through building essential infrastructure like telecommunication towers or introducing Japanese standards in real estate development,\u201d said Ryosuke Gokyu<\/strong>, President of Sojitz Philippines<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
\u201cThe success of Epson in the Philippines is due to strategic decision-making that prioritized efficiency, high-quality production, and long-term investments in local workforce development,\u201d said Irie Yushi<\/strong> of Epson Precision Philippines Inc.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n
On the Filipino side, government agencies are equally focused on innovation and regional empowerment, especially in areas where Japan\u2019s cooperation and standards have created strong foundations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
The Department of Science and Technology (DOST)<\/strong> continues to prioritize research, innovation, and local capacity-building as pillars of national development. With support from Japan through scholarships, equipment grants, and joint R&D, DOST\u2019s initiatives align closely with global trends in inclusive innovation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
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