Secretary General, Philippine Organizing Committee & Chief Operating Officer, Tourism Promotions Board
June 26, 2025

Maria Margarita Montemayor Nograles, Chief Operating Officer of the Tourism Promotions Board and Secretary General of the Philippine Organizing Committee, talks with pride about the Philippine Pavilion that continues to be a crowd favorite at the World Expo Osaka 2025 in Japan.

In an interview with RTVM, she discusses the world-class talent and creativity of the Filipinos that gave life to the Philippine Pavilion, effectively showcasing the theme of ‘Nature, Culture, and Community: Woven Together for a Better Future.’

She also shares the visit of President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. who expressed admiration upon seeing the 212 handwoven indigenous textiles and experienced firsthand the story of the woven theme through digitalization and human connection.

“We are telling the world here, the Philippines is not just a destination, it is an experience,” the Tourism Promotions Board COO says.

The World Expo Osaka 2025 runs for six (6) months from April 13 until October 13, 2025.

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