TOKYO/MANILA – Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday congratulated Sanae Takaichi on her election as Japan’s first female prime minister, calling her rise to leadership a testament to the country’s democratic values and commitment to representation.

TOKYO – Japan is sending additional emergency relief supplies to the Philippines to help communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30.

MANILA/TOKYO – A Japan Air Self-Defense Force (JASDF) C-130 transport aircraft delivered drinking water on Thursday to assist communities affected by the 6.9-magnitude earthquake that struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30, killing about 70 people and injuring hundreds.

TOKYO – The Japanese government said it is prepared to provide assistance to the Philippines after a 6.9-magnitude earthquake struck northern Cebu on Sept. 30.