PH Ambassador Welcomes Philippine Madrigal Singers For 70th Anniversary of PH-JP Friendship Concert Series in Japan
The Philippine Embassy in Japan, led by Ambassador Mylene J. Garcia-Albano (seated, center in purple top) hosts a welcome dinner for the Philippine Madrigal Singers together with the Min-On Concert Association on 14 July 2026 at the Official Residence.
TOKYO, 16 July 2026 – In celebration of the 70th Anniversary of the Normalization of Philippines-Japan Diplomatic Relations, Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano hosted a welcome dinner for the world-renowned choral group Philippine Madrigal Singers, led by choirmaster, Professor Mark Anthony A. Carpio, on 14 July 2026 at the Ambassador’s Official Residence (Kudan).
“I would like to extend my deepest appreciation to the Philippine Madrigal Singers for serving as cultural ambassadors of the Philippines for more than six decades. I and the whole Embassy, as well as the Filipino Community in Japan and audiences in Japan are looking forward to watching their performances in the coming days,” underscored Ambassador Garcia-Albano in her welcome remarks.
Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene J. Garcia-Albano (center) with the Philippine Madrigal Singers, led by choirmaster, Professor Mark Anthony A. Carpio, (1st row, 6th from right), and Min-On Concert Association president, Mr. Koji Yamaguchi (1st row, 6th from left) during the welcome dinner on 14 July 2026 at the Official Residence.
Ambassador Garcia-Albano also welcomed the officials of Min-On Concert Association led by its president, Mr. Koji Yamaguchi, and highlighted its partnership with the Embassy in promoting Philippine culture and the arts in Japan, and in further strengthening Philippines-Japan friendship as the two countries commemorate the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations.
The Philippine Madrigal Singers serenades guests with well-loved Filipino classics.
Popularly known as the “Madz”, the acclaimed choral group serenaded guests with well-loved Filipino classics during the event.
The Madz concert series, to be held from 13 to 26 July in various cities across Japan, forms part of the Embassy’s commemorative activities for the 70th anniversary. The concert series is organized by the Min-On Concert Association in partnership with the Embassy and the All Japan Choral Association.
The concert series also commemorates Linggo ng Musikang Pilipino (Filipino Music Week), which celebrates and promotes the richness and diversity of Filipino music.
Widely-recognized as the Philippines’ premier choral group, the Madz was founded in 1963 by National Artist for Music, Professor Andrea O. Veneracion. Both the Madz and the Min-On Concert Association are celebrating their 63rd founding anniversary this year.
For further details on the concert series, please visit: https://www.min-on.or.jp/special/2026/madrigal/.
