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Duterte says Philippines seeking for a “higher level of preferential arrangement” under JPEPA

May 29, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte expressed hope on Wednesday to upgrade to “a higher level of preferential arrangement” the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement (JPEPA), which is undergoing review. In a speech before the Japanese and Filipino businessmen in Tokyo, Duterte also assured

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Senate ratifies service charge measure

May 29, 2019

The Senate has ratified on Tuesday afternoon a measure that seeks to increase the percentage of service charges distributed to covered workers in the services industry. “This proposed measure allows our frontline service workers to enjoy the fruits of their

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Navy lauds victory of boxer Ancajas

May 29, 2019

The Philippine Navy lauded the victory of boxer Jerwin Ancajas after he won against Japanese Ryuichi Funai in his seventh defense of the International Boxing Federation superflyweight belt early this month. Cpt. Jerber Anthony Belonio, Naval Reserve public affairs officer

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Palace says Laurel either innocently speculating or misinformed amid “reward” remarks

May 29, 2019

Malacanang denied on Wednesday the inclusion of 16 Cabinet members to President Rodrigo Duterte’s trip to Japan was a “reward” contrary to an earlier statement made by Philippine Ambassador to Japan Jose Laurel V. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador

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Duterte to meet Japan travel industry leaders

May 29, 2019

Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte and Tourism Secretary Bernadette Romulo Puyat will lead a meeting with leaders of the Japan travel industry Wednesday at the Imperial Hotel Tokyo as a parallel event to the Philippine Business Mission (PBM) to Japan 2019.

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June 5 declared as holiday to mark Eid’l Fitr

May 29, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has declared June 5 as a holiday to mark Eid’l Fitr or Feast of Ramadhan. Proclamation No 729 signed on May 28, a copy of which was only released to the public on Wednesday, said Eid’l Fitr

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P10.2 million worth of shabu seized in Pateros

May 29, 2019

About P10.2 million worth of shabu was confiscated Tuesday afternoon in a buy-bust operation which resulted in the arrest of an alleged drug suspect in Pateros. According to the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO), around 5:30 pm joint elements

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President Rodrigo Duterte arrives in Tokyo, Japan for his 3rd visit

May 29, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte arrived at the Haneda Airport in Tokyo, Tuesday 9:52 pm (Japan time). Duterte will attend the 25th Nikkei Conference on the Future of Asia on Friday. DMS