Malacanan Palace 27 July 2013 President Benigno S. Aquino III welcomed His Excellency Shinzo Abe, Prime Minister of Japan, in a courtesy call at the Malacanan Palace. The Prime Minister is in the country for a two-day official visit that aims to further strengthen relations between Japan and the Philippines. The two leaders met in continue reading : Official Visit of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe of Japan