Philippine Embassy Welcomes History Students From Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology During Tokyo Exchange Program
Officials of the Philippine Embassy in Japan welcomed students and faculty members of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) during a courtesy visit on 14 October 2026.
TOKYO, 20 October 2026 – Officials of the Philippine Embassy in Japan welcomed students and faculty members of Mindanao State University – Iligan Institute of Technology (MSU-IIT) during the latter’s courtesy visit on 14 October 2026.
The MSU-IIT delegation visited Tokyo to conduct two (2) of the University’s flagship international initiatives, namely, its Graduate Knowledge Exchange Program (GKE) for master’s students and International Exposure Program (IEP) for history majors specializing in international history.
MSU-IIT’s international engagement this year was organized in partnership with the Tokyo University of Foreign Studies (TUFS).
The Philippine Embassy briefs the delegation on the work of the Embassy, Philippines-Japan bilateral relations as well as the Embassy’s various programs and projects.
During the courtesy call, Embassy officials commended MSU-IIT for its proactive efforts in expanding its students’ academic and global horizons through international collaboration with higher academic institutions. They also welcomed the delegation’s timely Tokyo visit during the 70th Anniversary of the Normalization of Philippines-Japan Diplomatic Relations this year. The Embassy also emphasized the vital role of academic cooperation and educational exchanges in fostering deeper people-to-people ties and strengthening the bilateral relations between the Philippines and Japan.
