07/10/2026
CEBU — DTI Region 7 Central Visayas proudly represented Japan during the Search for the Central Visayas Regional Development Council (RDC 7) Ambassadors for Development Cooperation 2026, highlighting the longstanding friendship and development partnership between Japan and the Philippines.
Through a creative presentation, DTI 7 showcased Japan’s contributions to the Philippines through development cooperation, technology, infrastructure, trade, investment, and knowledge-sharing, while highlighting the opportunities for stronger collaboration with Central Visayas.
Anchored on the Japanese concept of “Kizuna,” or the bonds of friendship, trust, and partnership, the DTI 7 delegation emphasized that meaningful development is built not only through infrastructure, but through people, communities, ideas, and opportunities.
The presentation also underscored DTI’s role in empowering businesses and consumers, and the importance of local and international partnerships in advancing inclusive and sustainable regional development.
From Japan to Central Visayas, from friendship to partnership, and from cooperation to development—DTI 7 believes that stronger connections create greater opportunities for our people and communities.
SIETE TA! 🇯🇵🤝🇵🇭 KIZUNA TA!