Philippines joins Expo 2025 in Osaka, Japan

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OSAKA, Japan — The Philippine Pavilion is a must-see attraction at the Expo 2025 in Yumeshima Island here in Osaka, Japan. It embodies the theme, "Nature, Culture, and Community: Woven Together for a Better Future."

Aptly named "Woven," the pavilion draws inspiration from traditional Filipino weaving techniques to symbolize the interconnectedness of the nation's heritage and aspirations.

At the center of this approach are three signature features:

First, it is a major collaboration of Filipino weavers, with over 200 handwoven panels created by master artisans from all over the Philippines. A wide range of indigenous textiles—from T'nalak to Piña—take the spotlight. Each piece tells a story of culture, identity, and generational knowledge.

Second, woven panels form part of its façade that open throughout the day to reveal live performances. The architecture becomes a living stage, where design and dance are seamlessly integrated.

Third, the Philippine Pavilion offers a multisensory, immersive experience where technology, tradition, and storytelling seamlessly come together.

It begins with an anime-inspired façade film honoring Japan, setting the stage for guests to be drawn and woven into the evolving narrative of the Filipino spirit.

Tourism Promotions Board Chief Operating Officer Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles said, "What we want to share to the world is that as we go into digitalization in the Philippines what we value the most and what we will empower is the human connection. Because in the Philippines ang power ho natin (our power) is the Filipino people so we are to show the talent and creativity of the Filipino people," she said.

The Philippine Pavilion displays 18 handwoven art pieces that symbolizes the 18 regions in the Philippines.

It also has a Nature Dancing experience wherein a visitor can see oneself being projected on a big screen. Visitors can also enjoy the artificial intelligence (AI) photobooth. Aside from these, Filipino hilot and food delights will be highlighted.

Meanwhile, Mylene Garcia Albano, Philippine Ambassador to Japan, said the event is a testament to the good relationship between the Philippines and Japan.

"That is also something that we want to highlight, 'yung napakaganda po ng relasyon natin ngayon sa bansang Hapon. For many years, maganda na nga po, but specially ngayon po, sa panahon ni Presidente [Ferdinand Marcos Jr.], he has been trying to attract Japanese investments to the Philippines and he has also been working to highlight 'yung magandang relasyon natin."

[This is also something that we want to highlight—our strong relationship today with Japan. For many years, it has been good, but specifically now under the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., he has been trying to attract Japanese investments to the Philippines and he has also been working to highlight our strong relations with Japan.)

Expo 2025 will be open to the public starting Sunday, April 13, 2025 until October 2025. — VDV, GMA Integrated News