IN PICTURES: Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe in Davao City

Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe make disembark from the Japanese Air Force One upon their arrival at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the evening of January 12, 2017. Davao City is the final stop of Japan Prime Minister's two-day official visit to the Philippines. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe make disembark from the Japanese Air Force One upon their arrival at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the evening of January 12, 2017. Davao City is the final stop of Japan Prime Minister’s two-day official visit to the Philippines. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Dancers perform an ethnic dance to entertain Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who arrived at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the evening of January 12, 2017. Davao City is the final stop of Japan Prime Minister's two-day official visit to the Philippines. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
Dancers perform an ethnic dance to entertain Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe who arrived at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on the evening of January 12, 2017. Davao City is the final stop of Japan Prime Minister’s two-day official visit to the Philippines. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chuckles upon seeing the standee of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte outside his residence at Doña Luisa Village in Davao City on January 13, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe chuckles upon seeing the standee of President Rodrigo Roa Duterte outside his residence at Doña Luisa Village in Davao City on January 13, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hands a gift to Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie during the latter's visit to the President's residence at Doña Luisa Village in Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo is the President's partner Honeylet Avanceña. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte hands a gift to Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie during the latter’s visit to the President’s residence at Doña Luisa Village in Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo is the President’s partner Honeylet Avanceña. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo RoaDuterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrive at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City to attend a series of events to cap off the Prime Minister's official visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo RoaDuterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe arrive at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City to attend a series of events to cap off the Prime Minister’s official visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. RENE LUMAWAG/Presidential Photo
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves to cultural dancers as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte walks beside him upon their arrival at the Waterfront Hotel where they attended several ceremonies as part of the last day of the Prime Minister's official visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
Prime Minister Shinzo Abe waves to cultural dancers as President Rodrigo Roa Duterte walks beside him upon their arrival at the Waterfront Hotel where they attended several ceremonies as part of the last day of the Prime Minister’s official visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe eats durian fruit with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte after attending various events at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe eats durian fruit with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte after attending various events at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe greets the business leaders after the Japan-Philippines Business Forum held at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The Prime Minister of Japan attended the forum as part of the last day of his official visit to the Philippnes. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe greets the business leaders after the Japan-Philippines Business Forum held at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The Prime Minister of Japan attended the forum as part of the last day of his official visit to the Philippnes. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe pose with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña after they received the stuffed toy of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’ during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo are Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador and Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe pose with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña after they received the stuffed toy of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’ during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo are Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea, Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III, Philippine Eagle Foundation Executive Director Dennis Salvador and Tourism Secretary Wanda Teo. RICHARD MADELO/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña applaud after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe receives the stuffed toy of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister Abe has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species. Also in the photo are Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and the Prime Minister's wife, Akie Abe. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña applaud after Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe receives the stuffed toy of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister Abe has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species. Also in the photo are Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III and the Prime Minister’s wife, Akie Abe. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gives Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a framed photo of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’ during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister of Japan has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species.  SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte gives Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe a framed photo of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’ during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister of Japan has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe pose with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña after they received the stuffed toy and the framed photo of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister of Japan has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species. Also in the photo are Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe pose with President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and his common-law wife Honeylet Avanceña after they received the stuffed toy and the framed photo of the Philippine Eagle named ‘Sakura’during a ceremony at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. The name was Japanese-inspired after the Prime Minister of Japan has provided support to the Philippine Eagle Foundation, the organization that takes care of the endangered species. Also in the photo are Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea and Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III. SIMEON CELI JR./Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose with business leaders during the Japan-Philippines Business Forum held at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo
President Rodrigo Roa Duterte and Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe pose with business leaders during the Japan-Philippines Business Forum held at the Waterfront Hotel in Davao City on January 13, 2017. ROBINSON NIÑAL/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe bows in prayer before a tomb at the Japanese cemetery in Mintal, Davao Cityy on January 13, 2017 where early Japanese settlers are buried. The visit is part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s two-day state visit in the country. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe bows in prayer before a tomb at the Japanese cemetery in Mintal, Davao Cityy on January 13, 2017 where early Japanese settlers are buried. The visit is part of Prime Minister Shinzo Abe’s two-day state visit in the country. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe reads throug during her visit at the Japanese cemetery in Barangay Mintal, Davao City on January 13, 2017 where Japanese settlers are buried. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe reads throug during her visit at the Japanese cemetery in Barangay Mintal, Davao City on January 13, 2017 where Japanese settlers are buried. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe bows to receive a medal from a student of Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City upon his arrival on January 13, 2017 to cap off his two-day official visit to the Philippines. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe bows to receive a medal from a student of Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City upon his arrival on January 13, 2017 to cap off his two-day official visit to the Philippines. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe shakes hand with students of Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City upon their arrival on January 13, 2017 to cap off his two-day state visit to the Philippines. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe shakes hand with students of Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City upon their arrival on January 13, 2017 to cap off his two-day state visit to the Philippines. ACE MORANDANTE/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and wife Akie Abe bows to acknowledge students at the Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City who gave a message in Nihonggo during their visit on January 13, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE / Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and wife Akie Abe bows to acknowledge students at the Mindanao Kokusai Daigagu in Davao City who gave a message in Nihonggo during their visit on January 13, 2017. ACE MORANDANTE / Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe greets a girl who welcomed her with a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival at the Japanese cemetery in Mintal, Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo is President Rodrigo Roa Duterte's partner Honeylet Avanceña. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan First Lady Akie Abe greets a girl who welcomed her with a bouquet of flowers upon her arrival at the Japanese cemetery in Mintal, Davao City on January 13, 2017. Also in the photo is President Rodrigo Roa Duterte’s partner Honeylet Avanceña. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is accompanied by Major General Leonardo Guerrero of the Philippine Army as he walks past honor guards prior to his departure at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on January 13, 2017 following a successful state visit to the Philippines. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is accompanied by Major General Leonardo Guerrero of the Philippine Army as he walks past honor guards prior to his departure at the Francisco Bangoy International Airport in Davao City on January 13, 2017 following a successful state visit to the Philippines. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe wave goodbye before boarding the Japanese Air Force One following a fruitful two-day visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo
Japan Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and his wife Akie Abe wave goodbye before boarding the Japanese Air Force One following a fruitful two-day visit to the Philippines on January 13, 2017. KARL NORMAN ALONZO/Presidential Photo

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