President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. holds a press briefing after his four-day state visit to Japan on Friday, May 29, 2026. During the visit, he reaffirmed ties between the Philippines and Japan and

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Thursday said that the Philippines and Japan pledged to strengthen maritime cooperation amid tensions in the South China Sea.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. and first lady Liza Marcos are welcomed by Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako at the Imperial Palace. INQUIRER/ MARIANNE…