Dateline Kamuning:   President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Thursday underscored the importance of the support given by the Japanese government to the Philippines in undertaking the peace process, particularly in the Southern region of the country. In his speech during a courtesy call on the members of the Japanese parliament, the President thanked the government of Japan for its unwavering support to the Philippine peace process and countless development assistance. “It has been a critical part of our peace process. It is a process that we have been undertaking for many, many years and I think and finally see the light at the end of the tunnel, the participation of the Japanese support in that peace process has been invaluable,” President Marcos said. The President cited the Japanese government’s Japan-Bangsamoro Initiatives for Reconstruction and Development (J-BIRD) program, which involves long-term support for governance, decommissioning and socio-economic develo...