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BOGOR, Indonesia, June 19, 2023 (AFP) — Japanese Emperor Naruhito met Indonesian President Joko Widodo on Monday during his first state trip since ascending the Chrysanthemum Throne in 2019. Naruhito and Empress Masako’s June 17-23 visit to Southeast Asia’s biggest economy came after Widodo invited the emperor during a trip to Tokyo last year. The royal couple arrived at a presidential palace south of the capital Jakarta, flanked by dozens of well-wishers shouting “Welcome to […]
(Eagle News) — His Majesty Emperor Naruhito of Japan sent his “warm greetings and good wishes” to the Filipino people on the occasion of the 122nd anniversary of the Philippine Independence. President Rodrigo Duterte said he was “profoundly honored to receive” Emperor Naruhito’s greetings on behalf of the Filipino people. “His Majesty, The Emperor’s message echoes the beautiful harmony and goodwill heralded by his ascension to the throne last year, and is deeply appreciated by […]
(Eagle News)–In these pictures posted on Senator Bong Go’s Facebook account, President Rodrigo Duterte is seen accompanied by his former longtime aide in Japan. Duterte left for the country on Monday, Oct. 21, to attend the enthronement ceremony of Emperor Naruhito. This is expected to take place today, Tuesday, Oct. 22. Duterte has assigned Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea as the government’s office-in-charge during his trip that is expected to end on Oct. 24.
(Eagle News)–President Rodrigo Duterte has invited Japan’s new Emperor Naruhito and his wife Empress Masako to visit the Philippines. Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said President Duterte issued the invitation during his bilateral meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe on Friday in Tokyo. On May 1 Naruhito ascended to the Chrysanthemum throne after his father, Akihito, abdicated. Akihito and his wife Michiko visited the Philippines three years ago. Duterte was on a four-day working visit […]
