After the private meeting in Malacañang, Emperor Akihito and Empress Michiko proceeded to the Rizal Monument for the wreath-laying ceremony.
They were met by Manila Mayor Joseph Estrada, Transportation and Communications Secretary Jose Emilio Abaya, and Philippine Ambassador to Japan Manuel Lopez
With their heads bowed, Their Majesties the Emperor and Empress of Japan stood silently for a minute in front of the statue Dr. Jose Rizal in Rizal Park as they paid their respects to the Philippine national hero.
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