Rappler's sofiatomacruz is in Tokyo covering President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s first official visit to Japan. Marcos landed shortly past 6 pm (Japan time) for the trip, which will run until Sunday, February 12. LIVE UPDATES:
Japan is among Manila’s key economic allies. But in his departure speech, Marcos emphasized how the official visit is “part of a larger foreign policy agenda.” The Philippine President said the goal is to “forge closer political ties, stronger defense, and security cooperation, as well as lasting economic partnerships with major countries in the region amid a challenging global environment.”
His visit comes as tensions between superpowers China and the US escalate because of actions inside and outside the region. Afound floating above US airspace was reportedly found to be part of a larger surveillance program of Beijing, according to Washington. US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken has canceled a planned visit to Beijing in the aftermath of the balloon discovery.
Beijing also recently chastised the US for supposedly making regional tensions worse after Manila and Washington announced
Philippines Latest News, Philippines Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
What you need to know about Marcos’ visit to JapanPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr leaves for Japan today for an official visit from Feb 8-12. DFA earlier said around 7 bilateral deals are set to be signed during the visit. | via beacupin MORE:
Read more »
Marcos leaves for Japan for 5-day working visitMANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. departed for Tokyo, Japan on Wednesday for a five-day working visit there. In his departure speech, Marcos said his
Read more »
Marcos’ Japan trip seen to bring in P150-B in new investments, says envoyPhilippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia-Albano says agreements eyed may also generate 8,000 jobs for Filipinos.
Read more »
Marcos visits Japan seeking closer security ties“One thing people are watching out for during President Marcos’ visit, is whether Japan will agree to provide infrastructure assistance now that the United States has access to the nine bases there.'
Read more »
LIVE UPDATES: Earthquake in Turkey and SyriaA massive 7.8-magnitude earthquake struck Turkey and Syria on Monday. Thousands of people were killed and thousands more were injured and have been left homeless. Turkish and Syrian
Read more »