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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bid his farewell to outgoing Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday as he wrapped up his stint in the Philippines.

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Harlene Delgado

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MANILA — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bid his farewell to outgoing Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday as he wrapped up his stint in the Philippines.Marcos Jr. received the envoy for a farewell call at Malacañan Palace.The chief executive conferred on the envoy the Order of Sikatuna, Rank of Datu (Grand Cross), Gold Distinction in recognition of his contributions to strengthening Philippines-Japan relations.The Order of Sikatuna is conferred upon individuals who have rendered exceptional and meritorious service to the Philippines or made outstanding contributions to Philippine-Japan relations.  The Presidential Communications Office said Endo was recognized for “promoting bilateral exchanges and deepening cooperation between the Philippines and Japan across various fields, including defense, security, and development cooperation.”He was also recognized for advancing Japan’s longstanding commitment to peace and development in Mindanao, including its support for the peace process, grassroots development and the transition of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao.“The citation also highlighted the ambassador’s efforts to mobilize humanitarian and development assistance from the Japanese government during natural disasters and recent regional crises,” it added.The Philippines and Japan are celebrating 70 years of normalized relations this year and mark their Strengthened Strategic Partnership since 2011.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. bid his farewell to outgoing Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya on Thursday as he wrapped up his stint in the Philippines.

Marcos Jr. bids farewell to Japanese envoy Endo Kazuya

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Marcos Jr. bids farewell to Japanese envoy Endo Kazuya

Harlene Delgado,

ABS-CBN News

Published August 27, 2026 10:54 PM PHT

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