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Duterte to discuss security matters during South Korean trip

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said he would discuss with his counterparts in Southeast Asia security matters when he joined them in a summit in South Korea next week. The 74-year old Duterte is set to attend the 30th ASEAN-Republic of Korea

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Duterte orders suspension of rice importation

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has ordered suspension of rice importation to alleviate the plight of local farmers who have been complaining of very low prices of palay. “Yes. Because it is harvest time,” Duterte told reporters late Tuesday night when asked

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Duterte says he’s taking time to appoint new PNP chief

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has said he was taking time to appoint a new chief of the Philippine National Police ( PNP). In a press conference late Tuesday night in Malacanang, Duterte said he was given a list of three nominees

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Number of confirmed polio cases may rise to seven: DOH

November 20, 2019

The number of confirmed polio cases may rise to seven, the Department of Health (DOH). The DOH disclosed they are awaiting the laboratory tests of three suspected cases of polio. “If these cases are confirmed, we will have seven cases

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Duterte orders total ban of e-cigarette importation; to arrest people vaping in public

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on late Tuesday night an importation ban of e-cigarette or vaping materials and to arrest people vaping in public places. In a press conference, Duterte said he would later issue an executive order regarding the matter,

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Duterte admits not trusting Robredo

November 20, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte admitted on Tuesday night that he does not trust Vice President Leni Robredo, thus, he could not appoint her as a member of the Cabinet. In a press conference in Malacanang, the Chief Executive, however, said he

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Japan emperor, empress to visit areas hit by Typhoon Hagibis

November 19, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Emperor Naruhito and Empress Masako are considering a trip late next month to Miyagi and Fukushima prefectures that were hit hard by Typhoon Hagibis and subsequent heavy rain, the Imperial Household Agency said Tuesday. If realized, it will be

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EXCLUSIVE: Abe to visit India in mid-December

November 19, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is considering visiting India in mid-December for talks with his Indian counterpart, Narendra Modi, sources familiar with bilateral relations told Jiji Press on Tuesday. Abe is planning to stay in India for three days starting

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