Marcos hosts Japanese security adviser Akiba in Malacañang

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Japanese National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo in a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, December 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PCO)

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with Japanese National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday.

According to the Presidential Communications Office, Marcos gifted Akiba with a token and a birthday cake as the visit coincided with the Japanese official’s 65th birthday.

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. welcomes Japanese National Security Adviser Akiba Takeo in a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, December 19, 2024. (Photo courtesy of PCO)

“President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. welcomes Mr. Akiba Takeo, National Security Adviser of Japan, during a courtesy call on Thursday, December 19, 2024, at the Study Room, Malacañan Palace, Manila,” the PCO said.

“During the meeting, the President presented a token and a birthday cake to Akiba Takeo, who celebrates his 65th birthday today,” it added.

There are no details yet on what Marcos and Akiba discussed in their meeting.

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