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Duterte to wait for result of Senate probe on allegations vs Albayalde

October 2, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte said on Tuesday the fate of Philippine National Police chief General Oscar Albayalde would depend on the result of the Senate investigation and the recommendation of Interior and Local Government Secretary Eduardo Año who would review the

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Duterte seeks to further broaden engagement with Russia on 2nd visit

October 2, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte underscored on Tuesday the importance of his second visit to Russia, saying it will be an opportunity to further broaden and deepen the engagement of the two countries. Duterte left Tuesday night for Sochi, the first leg

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Japan to promote farm exports after trade deal with U.S.

October 1, 2019

Tokyo–The Japanese government adopted Tuesday a basic policy for domestic measures to be taken in response to a recently finalized Japan-U.S. trade deal that features the promotion of exports of agriculture, forestry and fishery products. Under the policy, the government

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Japan seeks new era of ties with China

October 1, 2019

Tokyo–Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga expressed Tuesday the Japanese government’s hope for a “new era” of relations with China on the 70th anniversary of the country’s founding. “Ahead of the state visit to Japan by President Xi Jinping next spring,

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Abe vows full efforts to tackle tax hike impact

October 1, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe said Tuesday that his government is ready to take all possible measures to tackle any negative impact of the day’s consumption tax hike to 10 pct from 8 pct. “We’re closely watching its effects,” Abe

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Cusi assumes post as PMA superintendent

October 1, 2019

Rear Admiral Allan Cusi assumed as his post as the new superintendent of the Philippine Military Academy (PMA) in a change of command ceremony in Baguio City on Tuesday. The ceremony was led by AFP Chief of Staff Lt. Gen.

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INTERVIEW: New Japan minister eyeing closer space cooperation with U.S.

October 1, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s science and technology policy minister Naokazu Takemoto has expressed eagerness to strengthen the country’s cooperation with the United States in space development partly in view of China’s growing presence in the field. “Japan needs to boost its presence on

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Go says Duterte will order DILG to probe 2013 Pampanga drug raid

October 1, 2019

Senator Christopher ”Bong” Go on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte will order the Department of Interior and Local Government (DILG) to investigate the 2013 Pampanga drug raid where the Philippine National Police (PNP) chief is being involved. In a speech

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