Tag: Abe
Getting to know Shinzo Abe
QUEZON City, Philippines (January 13) – The Prime Minister of Japan, Shinzo Abe is currently in the Philippines for a two-day state visit. The visit bodes well for the country as a whole as Japan promises much-needed aid that can boost our economy. So what do we know about Japan’s Prime Minister? Here are some facts and trivia about Shinzo Abe 1. He is born into a politically prominent family. His maternal grandfather, Nobosuke Kishi, […]
A meeting of friends: Japan PM Abe and Philippine President Duterte shake hands
“Historic visit” Japan’s Abe becomes first state leader to visit PHL under Duterte admin
(Eagle News) – President Rodrigo Duterte welcomed in Malacanang on Thursday (January 12) Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who is in the Philippines for a two-day official visit, becoming the first state leader to visit the country since the Philippine leader took office last year. “I am pleased to welcome Prime Minister Abe to Manila. As you all must and should be aware, he is the very first head of government to officially visit […]
Breaking News: Japan PM Abe and PHL President Duterte now issuing joint statement
Japan PM says government to do utmost to respond to earthquake
(REUTERS) — A powerful earthquake rocked northern Japan on Tuesday (November 22), the Japan Meteorological Agency said, generating a tsunami that hit the same northern Pacific coast devastated by a massive quake, tsunami and nuclear disaster in 2011. Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, who is currently in Argentina, said the government will move swiftly to respond to any emergencies. “We will announce any information regarding tsunami or evacuation swiftly, and will quickly gather information […]
Phl-Japan ties “excellent,” to strengthen further, says Duterte after successful Japan visit
(Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte came back Thursday night (October 27) from his successful three-day working visit to Japan, saying that the Philippine-Japan ties are “excellent” and would even be brought to a higher level by his visit. “By all accounts and by any measure, Philippines Japan ties today are excellent and we agreed that we can take things to a higher level by harnessing our respective strengths and using these so both […]
Duterte tells economic forum in Tokyo, he wants US troops out of the Phl in 2 years
by Hiroshi HIYAMA / Kyoko HASEGAWA Tokyo, Japan | AFP | — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte said Wednesday he wants US troops out of his country within two years and is willing to scrap defense pacts with longtime ally Washington if necessary. The remarks, made during a high-profile visit to Japan, follow a series of anti-American tirades by the firebrand leader. “I want, maybe in the next two years, my country free of the […]
Duterte meets with Japan PM Abe, says China visit focused on economic ties
PRESIDENT Rodrigo Duterte sought to assure Japan on Wednesday (October 26) his high-profile visit to China last week was about economics, not security, and vowed to work closely with Japan on issues of common concern in the region, including the South China Sea. “The Philippines will continue to work closely with Japan on issues of common concern in the region and uphold the shared values of democracy, adherence to the rule of law, and […]
President Duterte arrives in Japan for three-day working visit
(Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in Japan on Tuesday (October 25) evening – a trip that comes after his recent jolting remarks about Philippine’s pivot away from Washington and toward China. During his three-day official visit in Japan, Duterte is expected to discuss about security issues regarding with maritime disputes over the South China Sea and economic partnership with Japan. Aiming to push for the rule of law in the South China […]
“Between China and Japan, I love the Philippines more,” says Duterte as he flies off to Japan
(Eagle News) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte flies off to Japan on Tuesday, (October 25) to renew and strengthen ties with the country which he says he has so much respect for. In a news conference after delivering a speech before his flight to Japan, Duterte said his trip to Japan was a “defining moment” in the bilateral relations of the two countries. During his three-day working visit, he will meet with Japan’s Prime […]
Duterte sits down for talks with Japanese, Vietnamese leaders
(Reuters) — Philippine president Rodrigo Duterte sat down for talks with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Tuesday (September 6) on the sidelines of a regional meeting in Laos, with both sides agreeing to strengthen cooperation to ensure a peaceful resolution of the South China Sea dispute. With both countries locked in territorial disputes with China, Abe agreed during the bilateral meeting to provide two large-sized patrol ships and lend up to five used […]
