14 August 2015 – Seventy years after the end of World War II, the Philippines remembers the great horrors, devastation, and suffering brought upon everyone.
Along with the rest of the world, the Philippines agrees with Japan that “we must never again repeat the devastation of war.”
Through committed efforts, the Philippines has worked closely with the international community not only in recovery and rebuilding after the war but also in establishing and promoting international norms and institutions, as enshrined in the United Nations Charter, that help ensure global peace, stability, and prosperity.
Since the middle of the 20th century, the Philippines' relationship with Japan, in particular, has been characterized by trust and unfailing support in so many fields, as Japan has acted with compassion and in accordance with international law, and has more actively and more positively engaged the region and the world.
This 70-year history demonstrates to the world that through their relentless efforts, peoples of two countries can attain a remarkable achievement in overcoming issues of the past and establishing strong friendship. END