15 June 2016 - On June 13, Philippine Ambassador to Singapore Antonio A. Morales received the new Ambassador of Japan to Singapore Kenjie Shinoda at the Philippine Chancery at Nassim Road, Singapore. Ambassador Shinoda replaced former Ambassador Haruhisa Takeuchi who has returned to Tokyo upon his retirement from the Japanese Foreign Ministry. He presented his credentials to Singapore President Tony Tan Keng Yam on April 28. Ambassador Shinoda was the Japanese Ambassador to Finland prior to his posting in Singapore. During the meeting, Ambassador Morales and Ambassador Shinoda discussed developments in Singapore and the region. END