The country will welcome Japan’s Prime Minister Kishida Fumio. He and President Bongbong Marcos will discuss issues in the West Philippine Sea. They're also expected to iron out a potential deal similar to our Visiting Forces Agreement with the United States.

Senior correspondent David Santos has our lead story.

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