Wreath Laying at Libingan ng mga Bayani Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Libingan ng mga Bayani, Taguig City 27 January 2016 Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan offered a wreath in honor of some 44,000 Filipino soldiers who died during World War II. According to the Official Gazette (www.gov.ph), Japan occupied Manila on January 1942 and ended the resistance of Philippine and American forces continue reading : Wreath Laying at Libingan ng mga Bayani Tomb of the Unknown Soldier

Wreath Laying Ceremony

Rizal Park, Manila 27 January 2016 Following a welcome ceremony by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan proceeded to Luneta for the traditional wreath laying ceremony at the monument of Dr. Jose P. Rizal. Joining the Imperial couple was Manila City Mayor and former President Joseph Ejercito continue reading : Wreath Laying Ceremony

Meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Members

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 26 January 2016   Following the welcome ceremony by President Benigno S. Aquino III, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan met with a few members of the Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV). JOCV is one of the programs of the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) that focuses on continue reading : Meeting with Japan Overseas Cooperation Volunteers (JOCV) Members

Meeting with Filipino-Japanese Descendants

Sofitel Philippine Plaza Manila 28 January 2016 In continuation of their commemoration of the Second World War, Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko greeted Filipino-Japanese descendants who were born on or before World War II. The descendants were attending the 9th National Convention of the Filipino-Japanese Descendants at the Diamond Hotel in Manila. * continue reading : Meeting with Filipino-Japanese Descendants

Philippine Business’ Response to Climate Change and El Niño

Ayala Avenue, Makati City 23 October 2015 Seven of the largest business groups in the Philippines gathered together to show their solidarity and commitment towards the creation of a climate-resilient nation through the signing of the 2015 Manila Declaration. Among the groups that participated include the Philippine Business for Social Progress (PBSP), Philippine Business for continue reading : Philippine Business’ Response to Climate Change and El Niño