PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. ordered the creation of an inter-agency committee to oversee the country’s preparations for Green Expo 2027 in Yokohama, Japan, a global horticultural exhibition highlighting sustainability and innovation.
Through Administrative Order No. 41 signed on February 4, the President designated the Department of Agriculture as chair of the Philippine Organizing Committee, with the Department of Tourism as vice chair.
Committee members include the heads of the Departments of Foreign Affairs, Trade and Industry, Science and Technology, the National Commission for Culture and the Arts, and the Center for International Trade Expositions and Missions.
Green Expo 2027, recognized by the Bureau International des Expositions and the International Association of Horticultural Producers, will run from March to September under the theme “Scenery of the Future for Happiness.”
The event is expected to showcase biodiversity, climate-resilient agriculture, high-value crops and agri-fishery products, green technologies, ecotourism and cultural heritage.
Mr. Marcos said Philippine participation aligns with the Philippine Development Plan 2023–2028, particularly efforts to modernize agriculture, strengthen production systems and promote science-driven sustainable growth.
Under the order, committee officials may appoint alternates no lower than assistant secretary in rank, form subcommittees and tap expertise from other agencies, the private sector, nongovernment organizations and academic institutions.
National government agencies were directed to fully cooperate, while local governments and private stakeholders were encouraged to support the preparations.
The committee is required to submit quarterly progress reports to the President through the Executive Secretary and the Department of Budget and Management, as well as a final report after the expo.
