𝐆𝐎𝐕. 𝐏𝐀𝐌 𝐑𝐄𝐀𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐑𝐌𝐒 𝐂𝐄𝐁𝐔-𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍 𝐓𝐈𝐄𝐒 𝐀𝐓 𝐍𝐀𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍𝐀𝐋 𝐃𝐀𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐂𝐄𝐏𝐓𝐈𝐎𝐍, 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐒 𝐎𝐅𝐅𝐈𝐂𝐈𝐀𝐋 𝐕𝐈𝐒𝐈𝐓 𝐓𝐎 𝐉𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍
Cebu Gov. Pamela Baricuatro joined the Consulate-General of Japan in Cebu on Friday, Feb. 20, in celebrating Japan’s National Day Reception and the 66th birthday of His Majesty the Emperor of Japan.
The event was hosted by Consul-General Yudai Ueno and attended by local officials including Cebu City Mayor Nestor Archival, members of the diplomatic community and business leaders, underscoring the enduring ties between Cebu and Japan.
In her message, Gov. Baricuatro expressed appreciation for Japan’s long-standing support and contributions to Cebu, particularly in technology, health care, disaster resilience and economic innovation.
“It is such a pleasure to be here tonight as we celebrate Japan’s National Day and the beautiful friendship between Japan and Cebu,” she said.
Gov. Baricuatro described Japan as a trusted partner and a model of discipline, efficiency and community-centered development, adding that Cebu continues to look to Japan for best practices as the province grows and evolves.
She also announced that she will travel to Japan this week for a series of official engagements focused on health, disaster preparedness, trade and economic cooperation.
“I am excited to learn more, strengthen our connections, and bring home valuable insights that can benefit our people,” she said, adding that Cebu remains open to Japanese partners and investors seeking opportunities grounded in transparency, stability and long-term collaboration.
Gov. Baricuatro also shared her anticipation of experiencing Japan’s culture and cuisine during her visit.
“Tonight, let us celebrate not only Japan’s National Day, but the strong and growing friendship between us and our people,” she said. “May our partnership continue to flourish for many years to come.”
More than a ceremonial gathering, the reception symbolized the deepening Cebu–Japan relationship built on mutual trust, respect and shared goals. /𝑪𝑨𝑷𝑰𝑻𝑶𝑳 𝑷𝑰𝑶, 𝑷𝒉𝒐𝒕𝒐𝒔 𝒃𝒚 𝑭𝑬
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