Japan to host Philippine president as state guest for 4 days from May 26

Japan will host Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. as a state guest for four days from May 26, the government said Friday, as Tokyo seeks to strengthen ties with Manila amid an increasingly complex security environment.Marcos will hold talks with Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, meet Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako and attend a banquet at the Imperial Palace, the top government spokesperson said following the visit's approval by the Cabinet.The visit comes as the countries mark the 70th anniversary of normalized ties this year.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told a press conf…READ FULL ARTICLE