Phl, Japan strengthen parliamentary relations

Filipino and Japanese lawmakers have again renewed their commitment to fostering closer parliamentary relations and cooperation through the strengthening of the Japan-Philippines Parliamentary Friendship League (JPPFL).

- DELON PORCALLA

"May it symbolize our unwavering commitment to enhancing the parliamentary relations and cooperation between the legislative bodies of the Philippines and Japan," Speaker Martin Romualdez said.

The Speaker, who led a Philippine delegation of lawmakers in Tokyo, handed over to their Japanese counterparts a copy of the chamber's Resolution 94, originally House Resolution 1146, that seeks to strengthen the mutual cooperation between the two countries through the JPPFL.

"This significant gesture strengthens not only our parliamentary ties but also the general relations between our two great nations. By committing to closer collaboration, we pave the way for greater mutual cooperation in various critical areas that benefit both our countries," Romualdez said.

The House delegation was accompanied by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Mylene Garcia Albano.