Philippines' Marcos to make 'working visit' to Japan next week

Feb. 8-12 trip aimed to bolstering business and security ties

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Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will visit Japan from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12. © Getty Images

CLIFF VENZON, Nikkei staff writer

MANILA -- Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. will embark on an "official working visit" to Japan next week, in what Manila calls a "consequential" trip aimed at strengthening the countries' strategic partnership.

The trip, from Feb. 8 to Feb. 12, will include a meeting with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida and an audience with Emperor Naruhito.

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