MANILA, Philippines --- The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) extended its "deepest gratitude" to Japan's Emperor Akihito who is set to abdicate on Tuesday. READ: Akihito begins abdication rituals as Japan marks end of era In a statement, the DFA underscored Akihito's "invaluable role in advocating peace during his 30-year reign and fostering goodwill and friendship between the Philippines and Japan." "His Majesty the Emperor was the first member of the Japanese Imperial Household to visit the Philippines, doing so twice -- as Crown Prince in 1962, and as Emperor in 2016," it added. LOOK: Japanese imperial couple in 1962 v...
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