The Philippines is looking forward to more fruitful partnerships with Japan on infrastructure developments, especially for Davao City as it deals with the challenges of urbanization, Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia said.

In a speech during the Philippine economic forum in Japan on Wednesday, Pernia expressed optimism over the two countries’ strengthening relations.

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