For its part, the city government said it merely provided a place for the statue on top of technical support. It also serves to remember the women who suffered and to pay tribute to their courage and resilience. The “comfort woman” statue was officially unveiled on Dec. 8 on Roxas Boulevard. A representative from the Japanese Embassy also went to City Hall to make similar inquiries, according to Jojo Alcovendaz, the city administrator . Is it because the Japanese Embassy protested?”“Japan’s Embassy has to make a pro forma objection.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer December 25, 2017 21:00 UTC