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Preliminary exams under new working visa system set April

March 22, 2019

Preliminary examinations under the new working visa system to Japan are set to be held in Manila. According to Japan’s Ministry of Health, Labor and Welfare, the first round of examinations for the “specified skill type 1” visa will be

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Duterte to PNPA graduates: Don’t be deceived by power, fame

March 22, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte urged on Friday more than 200 graduates of the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) not to be deceived by power nor fame. Duterte was the guest speaker during the 40th commencement exercises of the 201 members of

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Pagasa declares start of dry season

March 22, 2019

The Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on Friday officially declared the start of dry season and termination of northeast monsoon. The weather bureau said the shift of wind direction from northeasterly to easterly will result to generally

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More than 300 dead from measles from Jan.: DOH

March 22, 2019

More than 300 people have died from measles, according to the Department of Health (DOH) Friday. Based on its latest Measles Surveillance Report, the DOH said 43 deaths were reported during the same period as last year. Cases of measles

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Two South Koreans found dead in Makati

March 22, 2019

Two South Korean nationals were found dead in Makati City Friday morning. In a report, Makati City police identified the victims as Sang Ji Kim, 38, and Sang Jun Kim, 35. Police said the two stayed at room 300 of

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Military, police support PopCom proposal for no-scalpel vesectomy

Military, police support PopCom proposal for no-scalpel vesectomy

March 22, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) and the Philippine National Police (PNP) support the initiatives of the Population Commission (PopCom) to increase male participation in family planning.y “Yes, we support this endeavor. Although it will be in a voluntary

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Former executive assistant of ex-Makati mayor wounded in shooting incident

March 22, 2019

The former executive assistant of ex- Makati Mayor Junjun Binay was wounded in a shooting incident Thursday night. Supt. Jenny Tecson, public information officer of the Southern Police District (SPD) said the victim was Monaliza Bernardo, 44, a resident of

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Duterte thanks Filipino-Chinese businessmen for supporting him

March 21, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Thursday thanked the Filipino-Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry, Inc. (FFCCCII) for their support for his administration as they held their 32nd biennial convention. In a speech in Pasay City, Duterte acknowledged the valuable contributions of

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