Amid cherry blossom season in Tokyo, Japan, 20 senior officials of the government completed their Observational Study Visit from April 7 to 9, 2025 under the Wise (Phronetic) Leadership Class of the Public Management Development Program. Batch 7 LakbAI gained invaluable insights on waste minimization, circular economy and digitalization from various agency and company visits. DAP Vice President Nanette Caparros for CES Development led the delegation who were warmly welcomed by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Albano and President Ota, Vice President Takada and Prof. Takahesi of Japan’s Graduate Institute of Policy Studies (GRIPS) which organized the learning sessions.