QUEZON CITY, Philippines (Eagle News) — The fourth dialogue between Philippine and Japan officials for the “Build, Build, Build” program has started. The dialogue was led by Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez and Dr. Hiroto Izumi, Special Adviser to Prime Minister Shinzo Abe. The Philippine government first signed a 15.93 billion yen (approx. $142 million) loan agreement with Japan International Cooperation Agency for a project that aims to mitigate flooding in several areas in Cavite. The […]
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Philippine president reassures Japan over China and maritime security
TOKYO, Japan (Reuters) — Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte sought to reassure Japan on Wednesday (October 26) in order to strengthen its strategic partnership in economy and maritime security. “The Philippine – Japan strategic partnership has worked very well because both countries have gained much and will continue to benefit from it,” he told Japanese trade and business leaders. The volatile Philippine leader’s visit to Japan comes amid jitters about his foreign policy goals after weeks of […]





