Authorities in the Philippines have assured that the safety and security of Japanese nationals in the country is a top priority for the government.
The assurance came during a top-level meeting between Philippine Foreign Affairs Secretary Enrique Manalo and Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya.
It also followed a statement by Iwaya indicating that the “safety of Japanese nationals residing in the Philippines is essential for promoting investment”.
This follows an early May advisory for Japanese nationals living in Metro Manila to take precautions given recent theft cases in areas where many Japanese citizens reside, such as Makati City and Taguig City.
The Philippine Foreign Minister assured the government would “make every effort to ensure the safety of Japanese nationals, whether they visit for business or tourism”.
