Tag: Philippine Japan ties

Aquino leaves for Japan state visit; gov’t earmarks P34.6-M for official trip

JUNE 2 (Eagle News) — President Aquino left for Tokyo, Japan on Tuesday morning for a four-day state visit that aims to attract more Japanese investments to the Philippines and tackle concerns on the South China Sea issue. The government has earmarked P34.6 million for Aquino’s state visit to Tokyo from June 2 to 5 at the invitation of the Japanese government. According to Executive Secretary Paquito Ochoa, the amount covers expenses for transportation, accommodation, […]