Ambassador ENDO Kazuya paid a courtesy call on Department of Tourism (DOT) Secretary Christina Garcia-Frasco, accompanied by MYAKU-MYAKU, the official mascot of the Osaka-Kansai Expo. The two exchanged views on the upcoming event, which will run from April to October 2025, with the Philippines pavilion participating.

During the meeting, Ambassador Endo and Secretary Garcia-Frasco reaffirmed their commitment to continuing cooperation for the success of both the Osaka-Kansai Expo and the Philippines Pavilion.