Duterte-Emperor Akihito Thursday Meeting Cancelled

Duterte’s scheduled meeting with the Japan emperor was cancelled due to death of Akihito’s death. Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s courtesy call with Japanese Emperor Akihito due to the passing of the emperor’s uncle. Duterte’s audience with Akihito was originally set on Thursday afternoon, and this will conclude his three-day official visit in Japan. However, it … Read more

Japanese Emperor Akihito Ends Five-Day State Visit to the Philippines

One of the world’s oldest monarch, Japanese Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko ended their five-day state visit to the Philippines as they departed for Tokyo noontime on Saturday. The Philippine President Benigno S. Aquino III personally sent them off with departure honors at the airport tarmac. Aside from Pinky Aquino who served as the country’s … Read more