The Philippines and Japan are expected to deepen defense and maritime cooperation during President Marcos’ upcoming State Visit to Tokyo, with Manila seeking stronger operational collaboration and support for the modernization of the Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP). During a pre-departure...
TOKYO -- The Japanese government decided Friday to honor Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and his wife, First Lady Louise Araneta-Marcos, during their four-day state visit to Japan beginning Tuesday. The president will receive the Grand Cordon of the Supreme Order of the Chrysanthemum. The...
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos highlighted the deepening friendship between the Philippines and Japan ahead of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s upcoming state visit to Tokyo, following a dinner hosted by Japanese Ambassador Endo Kazuya. In a Facebook post on Wednesday, May 20, the First Lady...
TOKYO, May 20--Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will deliver a speech to the Diet, Japan 's parliament, on May 28, it was learned Wednesday. Executives of the steering committee of the House of Councillors, the upper chamber of the Diet, decided Wednesday to schedule the speech in...
MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. voiced concern that the country could be involved in a possible contingency over Taiwan, in an interview with media organizations including Jiji Press on Monday. "I think in Japan 's case, it 's more about a choice to be involved" if a...
President Marcos plans to propose to Japanese officials during his upcoming state visit the exploration of alternative sources of petroleum products, noting that the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East should not be repeated if another crisis arises in the future. Asked during a roundtable...
The Philippines and Japan are ramping up preparations for President Marcos 's upcoming State Visit to Tokyo later this month, with both countries eyeing stronger cooperation in energy, defense, and security. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she met with...
WASHINGTON (AP) — Two and a half centuries after the American colonies declared independence from Britain under King George III, his descendant King Charles III arrived at the White House on Monday with trans-Atlantic ties under strain and security in the spotlight. Trump and first lady Melania...
President Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos will embark on a state visit to Japan from May 26 to 29, Malacañang announced. This came as a confirmation of the earlier invitation made by the Japanese government to host Marcos as a state guest. According to the Palace, the President and the...
Malacañang said it is still considering the Japanese government’s invitation for President Marcos to make a state visit next month. Palace Press Officer and Communications Undersecretary Claire said on Wednesday, April 22, that nothing is confirmed yet. "Nothing is confirmed. We are still...
The Philippines and South Korea have signed 10 agreements covering various areas such as defense, agriculture, law enforcement, tourism, education, and technology. President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung witnessed the signing and presentation of the 10 memorandums of understanding...
President Marcos and South Korean President Lee Jae Myung met at the Malacañan Palace on Tuesday, March 3, for the latter 's two-day state visit. Marcos and First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos welcomed Lee and First Lady Kim Hea Kyung on Tuesday afternoon. Lee was accorded arrival honors at the...
