Malacañan Palace 27 January 2016 President Benigno S. Aquino III held a welcome ceremony for Their Majesties Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko of Japan on the second day of their State Visit to the Philippines. According to reports by the Japanese Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Japan and the Philippines share basic values such as freedom continue reading : Welcome Ceremony for Their Majesties The Emperor and Empress of Japan