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