Philippine government ministers met with a top adviser of Japan's prime minister on Wednesday, in a effort to move forward major infrastructure projects, just hours after a visit by the Chinese president pledging to do the same. Philippine leader Rodrigo Duterte has made a $180 ...
Duterte praises Japanese people, aid in early birthday bash for Emperor
Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte praised Japanese sincerity and respectfulness as he gave thanks for Japan's aid to the Philippines over the years. The remarks on Thursday evening in Davao were made during an advance birthday celebration for Emperor Akihito that was attended by Ambassador Kazuhide ...
Duterte vows not to abandon Japan on security matters as he takes more jabs as U.S.
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, in his role as the chief ally of the United States, on Wednesday pressed Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte on the importance of the alliance with the U.S. in terms of securing the region. Despite Abe's efforts, it is too early to ...
Abe to offer ¥5 billion in loans in talks with Philippine leader Duterte
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is looking to offer ¥5 billion ($48.2 million) in loans when he meets with Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte this week, bilateral diplomatic sources said. The financial support is aimed at facilitating agricultural development in the southern Philippine island of Mindanao — ...
A Maritime Self-Defense Force flotilla of three vessels arrives in the Philippines on a goodwill visit — the first to include a Japanese submarine in 15 years — amid China's growing assertiveness in the South China Sea.
U.S.-Philippine military deal ruling likely to bolster Tokyo's ties with Manila
A top-court ruling may bolster Manila’s security ties with Tokyo as it grapples with an increasingly bellicose Beijing.
