Tag: Empress Michiko

Duterte arrives in PHL from “most productive, engaging” 2-day visit to Japan

Inks defense, business agreements; secures pledge for Build, Build, Build program (Eagle News) — President Rodrigo Duterte arrived in the country on Tuesday night, after what he described as a “most productive and engaging” two-day visit to Japan. According to the President, he discussed with his “good friend” Prime Minister Shinzo Abe “concrete, time-bound and specific ways to further intensifying bilateral cooperation.” He said on top of both leaders’ agenda was “vital support for the […]

Japanese Imperial couple visits historic garden in Intramuros

JAPANESE Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko on Thursday morning met with representatives of the Philippine Federation of Japan Alumni (PHILFEJA) at the ancient San Diego Garden, located along the walls of Intramuros in Manila. Escorted by Japanese Ambassador to the Philippines Kazuhide Ishikawa, the Imperial couple arrived at the garden, popularly known as Baluarte de San Diego, at about 10:20 a.m. The garden was constructed in 1596. Upon arrival, Their Majesties were introduced by PHILFEJA […]

President Aquino thanks Emperor Akihito for maintaining close ties with Phl

  PRESIDENT Aquino expressed his gratitude to Japan’s Emperor Akihito as the Chief Executive hosted a state banquet in honor of the emperor and his wife, Empress Michiko, in Malacañang Palace on Wednesday evening. In his toast, President Aquino recalled how the Philippines and Japan overcame challenges “during the dark episodes in the history of our nations”. “It is, however, upon this history that we have built a far more enduring relationship. Japan has been a […]

Japanese emperor visits the Philippines

President Benigno “Noynoy” S. Aquino III personally greeted Japanese Emperor Akihito and his wife Empress Michiko at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA), together with a delegation from the Japanese Imperial Family. The Japanese Emperor will conduct a five-day state visit in the country and will be formally received by President Aquino in Malacañang this Wednesday, January 27. The Imperial visit coincides with the celebration of the 60th anniversary of Philippine-Japan diplomatic relations since World […]

Imperial visit affects flights

With the arrival of Japanese Emperor Akihito and his wife, Empress Michiko, the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines issued a Notice to Airmen, domestic flights were cancelled until January 30, 2016. (Eagle News Service Described by Jay Paul Carlos, Video Editing by Dexter Magno, Uploaded by MRFaith Bonalos)