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Kawakami Leads Kaua‘i Delegation in Visit to Philippines
June 9, 2023

Fellows mentioned in this story: Sherry Menor-McNamara

From The Garden Island:

A Kaua‘i delegation’s weeklong venture to the Philippines was deemed a success on both the business development and diplomatic fronts, as the group reforged its partnership with the country.

The delegation, which was led by Mayor Derek S.K. Kawakami, was in the Philippines from May 20-26 on a trip referred to as The Northern Ilocos Region Philippines Sister Cities and Manila Business Development Visit.

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