Consul-General Yudai UENO paid a courtesy call on Governor of Iloilo Province, Hon. Arthur R. Defensor, Jr. (July 15, 2026)
2026/7/15
On July 15, Consul General Yudai UENO paid a courtesy meeting to Honorable Arthur R. Defensor Jr., Governor of Iloilo, reaffirming the Japan’s strong and enduring friendship with the Province of Iloilo. Their meeting provided an opportunity to share perspectives on the province's promising development, with discussions on economic development, possible expansion of Japanese businesses and the creation of more livable communities for future generations.
As the Philippines' fastest-growing region, Iloilo and Japan hope to foster partnerships that will contribute to inclusive growth, innovation, and shared prosperity through dialogue and cooperation at this meeting.
As the Philippines' fastest-growing region, Iloilo and Japan hope to foster partnerships that will contribute to inclusive growth, innovation, and shared prosperity through dialogue and cooperation at this meeting.