{"id":235517,"date":"2019-10-22T21:06:48","date_gmt":"2019-10-23T01:06:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/?p=235517"},"modified":"2019-10-22T21:06:48","modified_gmt":"2019-10-23T01:06:48","slug":"duterte-presence-in-emperors-enthronement-to-boost-ph-japan-ties","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/canadianinquirer.net\/v1\/2019\/10\/22\/duterte-presence-in-emperors-enthronement-to-boost-ph-japan-ties\/","title":{"rendered":"Duterte presence in Emperor\u2019s enthronement to boost PH-Japan ties"},"content":{"rendered":"
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FILE: Photo from the Japanese Government shows President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his daughter, Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, witnessing the Ceremony of the Enthronement of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo, Japan on October 22, 2019. PRESIDENTIAL PHOTO<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

MANILA<\/strong>\u00a0\u2014 President Rodrigo Duterte\u2019s attendance to the enthronement rites for Japanese Emperor Naruhito will further enhance the relations between Manila and Tokyo, Malaca\u00f1ang said on Tuesday.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippine Government and the Filipino nation join the people of Japan in the auspicious Ceremonies of the Accession to the Throne of His Majesty Emperor Naruhito,\u201d the Palace said in a press statement.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippine Government is confident that this historic occasion will bring new momentum in the further strengthening of an already excellent Philippines-Japan relationship built on a legacy of friendship that succeeding generations will continue to treasure and cultivate,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

This comes even after the 74-year-old President has to rush home on Tuesday night, three days earlier than his scheduled return, due to \u201cunbearable\u201d back pain caused by his recent minor motorcycle accident.<\/p>\n

Duterte, along with his daughter Davao City Mayor Sara Duterte-Carpio, attended on Tuesday afternoon the enthronement ceremony for Emperor Naruhito, the 126th monarch of the Chrysanthemum Throne.<\/p>\n

During the enthronement rites, the President used a cane to \u201dassist him in his walk,\u201d Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said in a separate statement.<\/p>\n

Duterte would skip the banquet that will be hosted by the Emperor on Tuesday night. His daughter will attend the event on his behalf.<\/p>\n

Malaca\u00f1ang said it was an \u201chonor\u201d and a \u201cprivilege\u201d for the President to witness the Emperor\u2019s accession to the throne.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe felt the ardent joy of the Japanese people and their abiding love for His Majesty during this joyous celebration,\u201d it said.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe Philippines conveys its warm wishes for the Reiwa era under His Majesty\u2019s ideals, wisdom, and benevolence,\u201d it added.<\/p>\n

Duterte was initially scheduled to return home on Thursday but decided to cut short his visit to Japan for a medical check-up with his neurologist on Wednesday.<\/p>\n

The President is suffering from hip pain and sustained light bruises and slight scratches when he figured in a minor motorcycle accident at the Presidential Security Group Compound\u2019s garage in Manila on Oct. 16.<\/p>\n

The accident came amid public concerns about Duterte\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

Duterte, the oldest person to be elected to the presidency, revealed early this month that he has myasthenia gravis, a chronic autoimmune neuromuscular disease that weakens muscles responsible for breathing and moving parts of the body.<\/p>\n

The President also has Barrett’s esophagus, a potentially serious complication of gastroesophageal reflux disease, and Buerger\u2019s disease, a rare disease of the arteries and veins in the arms and legs.<\/p>\n

He said he is also suffering from chronic back pains and migraines.<\/p>\n

Panelo, in his latest statement, said there is nothing to worry about the President\u2019s health.<\/p>\n

He also assured the public that Duterte remains focused on fulfilling his mandate to serve and protect the country.<\/p>\n

\u201cThe public can rest assured that there is nothing to worry as regards the physical health and condition of the President as he gives serious priority thereto in actively serving our country,\u201d the Palace official said.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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