Tokyo, May 27 (Jiji Press)--Visiting Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday expressed his country's commitment to elevating relations with Japan to a comprehensive strategic partnership. "The Philippines and Japan are moving to elevate our relations to

Japan is a key counterweight for the Philippines to deal with its maritime challenges in the South China Sea, analysts say.

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday departed the country for a four-day state visit to Japan.

Japanese firms pledged about USD3.4B in investments to the Philippines after a business meeting led by Marcos in Tokyo.

Ferdinand Marcos Jr is receiving ‘exceptional level of hospitality’ in Tokyo