President Ram Nath Kovind departed for an official seven-day visit to the Philippines and Japan with an aim to expand the bilateral cooperation between the two countries.The highlights of the visit was the President attending the enthronement ceremony of new Japanese Emperor Naruhito and unveiling the bust of Mahatama Gandhi at the Center of peace education at a college in Philippines’ capital Manila. India and Philippines also signed four agreements in Manila and President Kovind also participated in the India-Philippines Business Conclave and the 4th Asian-Indian business Summit. He paid tribute to the national hero of Philippines Dr. Jose Rizal.