The government of Japan announced on April 29 the conferment of “The Order of the Rising Sun, Gold Rays with Neck Ribbon” on lawyer Eusebio Tan, counsel at Accra Law, in recognition of his valuable contribution to strengthening economic relations between Japan and the Philippines. As a highly regarded lawyer, Tan has been promoting the Philippines as an investment destination to Japanese companies. During the 30th Joint Meeting of the Japan-Philippines Economic Cooperation in 2012, Tan highlighted and emphasized the Philippines as a strategic location for a diversified manufacturing base. After the joint meeting, which was attended by various key government officials from Japan and the Philippines, several Japanese electronics companies announced their investment in the Philippines. Tan has also been providing the Embassy of Japan with legal advice needed in its work to promote Japan-Philippines relations as the Embassy’s Counsel for many years.

Source: Manila Times May 03, 2020 16:39 UTC