PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos on Friday led a walk-through of the Philippine Pavilion at Expo 2025 Osaka, Japan, to promote the country’s tourism.
The first couple were joined by Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco, Tourism Promotions Board (TPB) Philippines Chief Operating Officer Marga Nograles, Ambassador Mylene Garcia-Albano, Consul General Voltaire Mauricio, Deputy Speaker Duke Frasco and other Philippine government officials.
The Marcoses explored immersive features such as the AI photobooth and “Dancing with Nature,” and witnessed a vibrant fashion and cultural showcase celebrating Filipino artistry and the enduring ties between the Philippines and Japan.
PH TOURISM AMBASSADORS President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Araneta-Marcos (center) pose for a photo with participants inside the Philippine Pavilion of the 2025 World Expo in Osaka, Japan, on June 20, 2025. With the first couple were Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco (left of center) and Deputy Speaker and Cebu Rep. Duke Frasco (behind the DOT secretary). PHOTO COURTESY OF THE PRESIDENTIAL COMMUNICATIONS OFFICE
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. meets with Japanese tourism partners in Osaka on June 20, 2025 to promote investment in Philippine tourism and boost job opportunities for Filipino workers. MALACAÑANG PHOTOS
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The pavilion, themed “Nature, Culture and Community: Woven Together for a Better Future,” has welcomed 372,611 visitors as of June 19, 2024.
The Department of Tourism (DOT) serves as chairman and commissioner-general of the Philippine Organizing Committee for Expo 2025 Osaka, by virtue of Administrative Order 7 signed by the President, with TPB Philippines as secretary-general.
During his visit, Marcos also met with Japanese tourism partners who have supported the growth and development of Philippine tourism in the Japanese market.
“Today, I met with Japanese tourism leaders who are helping us welcome more visitors than ever before, with 214 weekly flights connecting Japan and the Philippines,” Marcos said in a social media post.
“We are working to create more jobs for our people, help more businesses grow and ensure more communities feel the impact of a strong tourism sector,” he said.
The President thanked Japan for its continued support as a vital partner in Philippine tourism.
He met with officials from the Japan Tourism Agency, Japan Association of Travel Agents Kansai/JTB West Japan Area Representative, Japan Philippines Tourism Council, Kansai Regional Division, HIS Co. Ltd., Nippon Travel Agency, Hankyu Travel International Co. Ltd., Kansai Airports, Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific.
AloJapan.com