70th Anniversary of Philippines-Japan Friendship: Revisiting the Past, Weaving the Future Together
Seventy years of friendship. Countless stories of cooperation.
As the Philippines and Japan mark seven decades of diplomatic friendship, the UP Asian Center invites scholars, policymakers, practitioners, and members of the public to join the symposium Revisiting the Past, Weaving the Future Together in celebration of the 70th Anniversary of Philippines-Japan Friendship.
📅 19 June 2026 | 9:00 AM–4:00 PM (PHT)
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Organized by the UP Asian Center and the Japan Foundation Manila, this multi-stakeholder dialogue will reflect on the historical foundations of Philippines–Japan relations while exploring emerging areas of cooperation in an increasingly interconnected and dynamic Asia.
Through informed discussion and exchange, the symposium aims to deepen understanding of a partnership that continues to shape regional development, security, culture, and people-to-people ties.
Source: Asian Center, UP Diliman Facebook