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Cayetano calls for more people-to-people exchanges to deepen PH-Japan tie

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday urged the Philippines and Japan to expand people-to-people exchanges, describing stronger cultural ties as the next step in a partnership that has grown over seven decades.

Cayetano made the call as the Senate adopted Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 which recognizes the friendship between the Philippines and Japan and commemorates the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In co-sponsoring the measure, the Minority Leader reflected on how relations between the two countries transformed since World War II.

“It is phenomenal how in such a short period of time, Filipinos and Japanese or the Philippines and Japan went from bitter enemies to people doing business together through two preferred partners and now enjoying a true brotherhood or sisterhood,” Cayetano said.

He said Japan’s post-war development has opened new opportunities for closer cooperation and the Philippines could continue learning from Japan as both countries face evolving regional and global challenges.

“Nations need guides and sometimes you need an outside guide. The Japanese people, the Japanese businessmen, can be not only a partner but a wise counselor and guide to the Philippines,” he said.

The senator also honored Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, who attended the plenary session, for helping strengthen bilateral ties during his tenure.

“In such a short period of time, he has done so much. [Speaking to Kazuya] I know it’s for your country to say that you did a great job, but at least for Filipinos, we know that you did a great job,” he said.

Cayetano said stronger people-to-people ties should define the next chapter of Philippine-Japan relations.

He also acknowledged Japan’s continued support for the Philippines across different administrations and called for more travel, exchanges, and cultural engagement.

“We honor the leaders of Japan that regardless of our foreign policy, regardless of who our president is, they’re there to help, they’re there to build bridges,” he said.

Cayetano itinulak ang pagpapalawak ng people-to-people exchanges ng PH at Japan

Nanawagan si Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules na palawakin pa ng Pilipinas at Japan ang people-to-people exchanges o mas maraming oportunidad para sa pagbisita, pagpapalitan ng kultura, at ugnayan ng kanilang mga mamamayan.

Aniya, ito ang susunod na hakbang upang lalo pang tumibay ang pitong dekadang pagkakaibigan ng dalawang bansa.

Ginawa ni Cayetano ang panawagan kasabay ng pag-apruba ng Senado sa Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 na kumikilala sa matibay na pagkakaibigan ng Pilipinas at Japan at ang pag gunita ng ika-70th anniversary ng normalisasyon ng diplomatikong relasyon ng dalawang bansa.

Sa kanyang co-sponsorship speech, binalikan ni Cayetano kung paano nagbago ang relasyon ng Pilipinas at Japan mula noong World War II.

“It is phenomenal how in such a short period of time, Filipinos and Japanese or the Philippines and Japan went from bitter enemies to people doing business together through two preferred partners and now enjoying a true brotherhood or sisterhood,” sabi ng senador.

Ayon kay Cayetano, marami pang maaaring matutunan ang Pilipinas sa Japan habang sabay na hinaharap ng dalawang bansa ang mga bagong hamon sa rehiyon at sa mundo.

“Nations need guides and sometimes you need an outside guide. The Japanese people, the Japanese businessmen, can be not only a partner but a wise counselor and guide to the Philippines,” sabi niya.

Kinilala rin ng senador si Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya na dumalo sa sesyon ng Senado dahil sa naging ambag nito sa pagpapalakas ng ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Japan.

“In such a short period of time, he has done so much. [Speaking to Kazuya] I know it’s for your country to say that you did a great job, but at least for Filipinos, we know that you did a great job,” sabi niya.

Binigyang diin ni Cayetano na dapat mas palakasin pa ang ugnayan ng mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas at Japan sa susunod na yugto ng relasyon ng dalawang bansa.

Kinilala rin niya ang patuloy na suporta ng Japan sa Pilipinas sa ilalim ng iba’t ibang administrasyon at hinimok ang dalawang bansa na palawakin pa ang tourism, mga exchange program, at mga gawaing pangkultura.

“We honor the leaders of Japan that regardless of our foreign policy, regardless of who our president is, they’re there to help, they’re there to build bridges,” sabi ni Cayetano.

Cayetano calls for more people-to-people exchanges to deepen PH-Japan tie

Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano on Wednesday urged the Philippines and Japan to expand people-to-people exchanges, describing stronger cultural ties as the next step in a partnership that has grown over seven decades.

Cayetano made the call as the Senate adopted Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 which recognizes the friendship between the Philippines and Japan and commemorates the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations between the two countries.

In co-sponsoring the measure, the Minority Leader reflected on how relations between the two countries transformed since World War II.

“It is phenomenal how in such a short period of time, Filipinos and Japanese or the Philippines and Japan went from bitter enemies to people doing business together through two preferred partners and now enjoying a true brotherhood or sisterhood,” Cayetano said.

He said Japan’s post-war development has opened new opportunities for closer cooperation and the Philippines could continue learning from Japan as both countries face evolving regional and global challenges.

“Nations need guides and sometimes you need an outside guide. The Japanese people, the Japanese businessmen, can be not only a partner but a wise counselor and guide to the Philippines,” he said.

The senator also honored Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya, who attended the plenary session, for helping strengthen bilateral ties during his tenure.

“In such a short period of time, he has done so much. [Speaking to Kazuya] I know it’s for your country to say that you did a great job, but at least for Filipinos, we know that you did a great job,” he said.

Cayetano said stronger people-to-people ties should define the next chapter of Philippine-Japan relations.

He also acknowledged Japan’s continued support for the Philippines across different administrations and called for more travel, exchanges, and cultural engagement.

“We honor the leaders of Japan that regardless of our foreign policy, regardless of who our president is, they’re there to help, they’re there to build bridges,” he said.

Cayetano itinulak ang pagpapalawak ng people-to-people exchanges ng PH at Japan

Nanawagan si Senate Minority Leader Alan Peter Cayetano nitong Miyerkules na palawakin pa ng Pilipinas at Japan ang people-to-people exchanges o mas maraming oportunidad para sa pagbisita, pagpapalitan ng kultura, at ugnayan ng kanilang mga mamamayan.

Aniya, ito ang susunod na hakbang upang lalo pang tumibay ang pitong dekadang pagkakaibigan ng dalawang bansa.

Ginawa ni Cayetano ang panawagan kasabay ng pag-apruba ng Senado sa Proposed Senate Resolution No. 502 na kumikilala sa matibay na pagkakaibigan ng Pilipinas at Japan at ang pag gunita ng ika-70th anniversary ng normalisasyon ng diplomatikong relasyon ng dalawang bansa.

Sa kanyang co-sponsorship speech, binalikan ni Cayetano kung paano nagbago ang relasyon ng Pilipinas at Japan mula noong World War II.

“It is phenomenal how in such a short period of time, Filipinos and Japanese or the Philippines and Japan went from bitter enemies to people doing business together through two preferred partners and now enjoying a true brotherhood or sisterhood,” sabi ng senador.

Ayon kay Cayetano, marami pang maaaring matutunan ang Pilipinas sa Japan habang sabay na hinaharap ng dalawang bansa ang mga bagong hamon sa rehiyon at sa mundo.

“Nations need guides and sometimes you need an outside guide. The Japanese people, the Japanese businessmen, can be not only a partner but a wise counselor and guide to the Philippines,” sabi niya.

Kinilala rin ng senador si Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya na dumalo sa sesyon ng Senado dahil sa naging ambag nito sa pagpapalakas ng ugnayan ng Pilipinas at Japan.

“In such a short period of time, he has done so much. [Speaking to Kazuya] I know it’s for your country to say that you did a great job, but at least for Filipinos, we know that you did a great job,” sabi niya.

Binigyang diin ni Cayetano na dapat mas palakasin pa ang ugnayan ng mga mamamayan ng Pilipinas at Japan sa susunod na yugto ng relasyon ng dalawang bansa.

Kinilala rin niya ang patuloy na suporta ng Japan sa Pilipinas sa ilalim ng iba’t ibang administrasyon at hinimok ang dalawang bansa na palawakin pa ang tourism, mga exchange program, at mga gawaing pangkultura.

“We honor the leaders of Japan that regardless of our foreign policy, regardless of who our president is, they’re there to help, they’re there to build bridges,” sabi ni Cayetano.

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