The Japanese government’s conferment of The Grand Cordon of the Order of the Rising Sun on business tycoon Manuel B. Villar Jr. comes at a time when the relationship between Japan and the Philippines is blossoming. “Japan has, for decades, been an important partner of the Filipinos as we endeavor t
The Japanese government has conferred upon former Senate president and House speaker Manny Villar its oldest national decoration in recognition of his contribution to strengthening bilateral ties between the Philippines and Japan.