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Coronavirus fears crippling tourism industry in Japan

January 25, 2020

Tokyo–People working in tourism-oriented areas in Japan are increasingly alarmed as they are set to have throngs of visitors from China, where the Lunar New Year holiday period has started at a time when the country has been stunned by

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Palace, PNP recall heroism, sacrifice of SAF 44

January 25, 2020

Malacañang and the Philippine National Police (PNP) on Saturday remembered the heroism and bravery of 44 fallen Special Action Force commanders in the 2015 Mamasapano clash.   “As we recall the tragedy that befell the PNP officers in Mamasapano, Maguindanao

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Monument of Olympic rings shines in Tokyo Bay

January 25, 2020

Tokyo–A massive monument featuring the five Olympic rings in Tokyo Bay was lit up at a ceremony on Friday, six months before the start of the games. The rings shone in five colors and some 600 fireworks decorated the sky

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Two Chinese arrested for allegedly mauling security guard

January 25, 2020

Police arrested two Chinese national for allegedly mauling a security guard of the condominium they were staying Las Piñas City Friday night. In a report Saturday, the Southern Police District (SPD) identified the arrested Chinese national as Li Feng Hau,

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Japan govt. counters claim of massive Olympic spending

January 25, 2020

Tokyo–The Japanese government released a report Friday countering a claim of state expenditures in excess of one trillion yen for this year’s Tokyo Olympics and Paralympics. Expenditures directly related to the Tokyo Games totaled some 270 billion yen, the report

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Japan raises travel advisory level for Hubei Province

January 25, 2020

Tokyo, Jan. 24 (Jiji Press)–Japan has decided to raise its travel advisory for China’s Hubei Province to Level 3, Foreign Minister Toshimitsu Motegi said Friday. The move means Japanese citizens are advised to avoid any travel to the province hit

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PNP recalls ”supreme sacrifice” of SAF 44

January 25, 2020

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) remembered the heroism and bravery of 44 fallen Special Action Force commanders in the 2015 Mamasapano clash. “Their supreme sacrifice will never be forgotten. Today, we honor their heroism and patriotism with deep pride

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Alleged terrorist killed in encounter with military in Lanao del Sur

January 25, 2020

An alleged terrorist member was killed in an encounter with government troops in Lanao del Sur on Friday afternoon. Capt. Clint Antipala, public affairs chief of the 1st Infantry Division, said the troops of the 82nd Infantry Battalion encountered remnants

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