TOKYO – The Philippines marked its 128th Independence Day in Tokyo on June 9, alongside the 70th anniversary of the normalization of diplomatic relations with Japan, as officials expressed condolences for a recent powerful earthquake in Mindanao and reaffirmed steadily deepening bilateral ties.

TOKYO – The Philippines and Japan elevated their relations to a Comprehensive Strategic Partnership following a summit between President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on May 28.

Long before skyscrapers reshaped the Manila skyline, the Philippine capital stood behind massive stone walls overlooking Manila Bay.

TOKYO – President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. highlighted the Philippines’ growing strategic partnership with Japan as he addressed a joint session of the National Diet on May 28.