Manila Bulletin
Duterte awards outgoing Japanese envoy with Order of Sikatuna
President Rodrigo Duterte awarded outgoing Japan Ambassador Haneda Koji the Order of Sikatuna with the rank of Datu (Grand Cross with Gold Distinction) during a farewell call to Malacañang.
The President expressed gratitude for Japan's assistance in the Philippines' COVID-19 pandemic response, including aid for emergency response, economic recovery, and inclusion in Avigan drug clinical trials.
Japan has been a significant partner in the Philippines' "Build, Build, Build" program and has provided crucial support for the Mindanao peace process, the Bangsamoro transition, and Marawi City's rehabilitation.
Ambassador Haneda acknowledged the advancements in bilateral cooperation across infrastructure, maritime domain awareness, countryside development, and peace efforts in Mindanao.
The outgoing envoy also conveyed his thanks to President Duterte for policy directives provided through cabinet secretaries.
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