Philippine leader’s state visit to Japan to focus on shoring up defense ties 0%
The Japan Times - By Jesse Johnson - 5/24/2026, 4:24 AM
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When Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. travels to Tokyo for four days from Tuesday, he will be greeted with the pomp of a state visit and given one of Japan’s highest awards. But beyond the ceremonies, Marcos and Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi are expected to get down to business in talks focused on defense and energy issues amid... more