LIPA CITY, Batangas – To additional strengthen and promote friendship and deep relationship with the Philippines, Japan’s former prime minister and his spouse visited this metropolis on Wednesday and paid tribute to the heroism and sacrifices of residents right here throughout World War II.
Former Japanese Prime Minister Yukio Hatoyama and his spouse, Miyuki Hatoyama, joined the province in paying tribute to World War II victims and heroes on the Tower of Peace and the Burial Grounds Marker in Barangay Lumbang right here.
The program, thought-about a major and memorable event for each nations, honored Filipinos who suffered throughout World War II and commemorated the heroism of residents right here who died through the Japanese invasion.
Batangas Governor Hermilando Mandanas welcomed the Hatoyama couple and the members of the Board of Directors of the East Asian Community Research Institute, of which he (Mandanas) was appointed as chairperson.
Hatoyama and Mandanas led a wreath-laying ceremony on the Lumbang Tower of Peace.
Both officers reaffirmed their international locations’ unwavering assist for the Japan-Philippines partnership, which incorporates protection and financial cooperation, labor mobility, and new areas reminiscent of vital infrastructure.
Mandanas stated the assembly “is also to add value to and revive the ongoing relationship between the Philippines and Japan for peace talks.”
While in Batangas, Hatoyama additionally met with District Representative Theresa Collantes, Lipa City Mayor Eric Africa, Anakalusugan Rep. Ray Florence Reyes, sixth District Board Member (BM) Bibong Mendoza, third District BM Fred Corona, BM Wilfredo Maliksi, and different native and international dignitaries.
Hatayoma was Japan’s prime minister from September 2009 to June 2010. (PNA)