Manila, May 26 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Tuesday arrived in Tokyo, where he is expected to push the Philippines' interest in advancing investment and security cooperation with Japan.

Marcos arrived at Haneda Airport at around 6:31 p.m., Tokyo time.

Before his departure, Marcos designated Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, Agrarian Reform Secretary Conrado Estrella III, and Education Secretary Sonny Angara as government "caretakers" while he is on a state visit to Japan.

During his four-day visit, Marcos is expected to hold meetings with Japanese leaders and witness the signing of new agreements covering trade, investment, maritime and defense cooperation, as both countries seek to deepen their strategic partnership.

Marco...