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Abe celebrates 25th Anniversary of Japan-Palau ties

November 13, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe attended Tuesday a ceremony commemorating the 25th anniversary of the independence of Palau and the establishment of diplomatic ties between Japan and the Pacific island nation. “We will enhance efforts to deepen Japan-Palau ties,” Abe

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Robredo may only be invited to Cabinet meeting if illegal drugs part of agenda – Bong Go

November 13, 2019

Vice President Leni Robredo, who was recently appointed as the anti-illegal drug czar, might only be invited to a Cabinet meeting if the war on drugs would be part of the agenda, Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said on Wednesday. Go,

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Duterte refuses to rest despite doctor’s advice – Bong Go

November 13, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has refused to follow his doctor’s advice to take a rest, his former close aide said on Wednesday. Senator Christopher “Bong” Go said Duterte would visit North Cotabato on Friday to attend a gathering of farmers. “Actually,

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PNPA says no officer ”administratively liable” over alleged maltreatment of cadet

November 13, 2019

Despite being allegedly maltreated twice, the Philippine National Police Academy (PNPA) said they did not find any officer “administratively liable” in the case of Cadet Fourth Class John Desiderio. “So far based on the investigation PNPA conducted, we cannot pinpoint

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13 fishermen missing after boat sank in West Philippine Sea: PCG

November 13, 2019

Thirteen fishermen were missing after their boat sunk in West Philippine Sea near a week ago. Capt. Armando Balilo, Philippine Coast Guard spokesman, said this was reported by Angelito Epetito Jr., one of the crew members of FFB Three Sister, that

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PSE index, peso vs US dollar end lower

November 13, 2019

The main Philippine stock index and the peso ended lower on Wednesday. The peso closed at P50.82 against the US dollar from P50.73. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $1.464 billion from

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Japan government to consider review of Abe’s cherry blossom party

November 13, 2019

Tokyo–The Japanese government is considering reviewing guidelines for the cherry blossom-viewing party hosted every April by the prime minister, Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga said Tuesday. The government needs to consider clarifying the criteria for inviting guests to the party,

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Japan to toughen regulations on major e-commerce operators

November 13, 2019

Tokyo–A Japanese government panel reaffirmed on Tuesday its plans to impose tougher regulations on online shopping businesses run by information technology giants. At the day’s meeting of the future investment panel, chaired by Prime Minister Shinzo Abe, participants specifically agreed

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