Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida hosted a gala dinner on Sunday, Dec. 17, to celebrate the “historical milestone”: the 50th anniversary of the friendship and cooperation between Japan and Southeast Asia. (Photo from Bongbong Marcos Facebook page) The dinner, hosted by the...
TOKYO, Japan —The Philippines joined Japan in condemning the reported ballistic missile launch of North Korea on Monday. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) President Marcos made the statement on Monday, Dec. 18, after North Korea reportedly fired an...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos wooed Asian countries and Japan to invest in the Philippines, stressing that the country needs more of it. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) During his intervention at the Asia Zero Emission Community (AZEC) on Monday, Dec. 18, Marcos invited AZEC partners to...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos has called for collective action among fellow Southeast Asian leaders amid the continued "violations of international laws" in the region. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos said they cannot discuss peace...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos is expected to sign the 2024 national budget on Wednesday, Dec. 20, House Speaker Martin Romualdez disclosed. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) In an interview with Malacañang reporters on Sunday night, Dec. 17,...
TOKYO, Japan —Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida has extended his sympathy to the victims of the strong earthquake and explosion in Mindanao. Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) Kishida conveyed his sympathy during his opening statement...
TOKYO, Japan —The Philippines and Japan agreed to reach an "early conclusion" of the negotiations of the proposed defense agreement between the two countries. President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida (Photo courtesy of PPA Pool/Yummie Dingding) During the 25-minute...
TOKYO, Japan —The Philippines and Japan forged two agreements on coast guard and environmental protection on Sunday, Dec. 17. President Marcos witnessed the document exchange between Japan and the Philippines memorandum of cooperation on Coast Guard and environment. (Photo courtesy of...
Japan and Southeast Asian leaders on Sunday, Dec. 17, agreed to boost dialogue and cooperation on maritime security and “ensure the resolution of disputes by peaceful means” amid China’s growing aggression in the disputed waters of the South China Sea. ASEAN-Japan Commemorative Summit...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos called on fellow leaders to come up with a 10-year roadmap on new technologies and climate-resilient plans. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos made the call during his intervention at one of the sessions of...
Stressing the need to find new solutions over the increasing tensions in the West Philippine Sea, President Marcos wants to forge more alliances, particularly multilateral, with other countries. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Yummie Dingding/PPA Pool) Marcos said the...
TOKYO, Japan —President Marcos has sought Japan's support for efforts to protect and mitigate damage to disaster-prone communities that are vulnerable to the effects of climate change. President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) In his intervention at the first...