by Agence France Presse
Philippine President Benigno Aquino said Monday he would visit the country's biggest trading partners the United States and Japan later this month to discuss issues including anti-corruption efforts.
Aquino told reporters he would be going to Washington and New York to address the World Bank and as part of the Open Government Partnership being offered by US President Barack Obama.
He said his trip to Japan would be an official visit.
"I think there will be good news. If not from both (countries), at least definitely from one," he told reporters.
His spokeswoman, Abigail Valte said the final date of the visits had not been set but it would likely be in late-September.
The United States and Japan have long been the Philippines biggest trading partners and major sources of aid. The United States is also the Philippines' closest defence ally.
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