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Typhoon Krosa lashes Western Japan; one dead, 33 Injured

August 16, 2019

Tokyo–Massive Typhoon Krosa made landfall in western Japan on Thursday, bringing strong winds and torrential rain, leaving one man dead and 33 people injured, and causing traffic chaos in a key summer holiday period. The typhoon, the 10th of this

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Chinese warships’ entry considered as trespassing: AFP

August 16, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) considers the passage of Chinese warships in the country’s territorial waters as incursion or trespassing. “That is the requirement that we ask of them to obtain diplomatic clearance before they pass through but

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Tourists in Boracay have to follow law, or they’ll be charged, Malacanang says

August 16, 2019

Foreign and local tourists visiting Boracay in Aklan province should follow the law as Malacanang said on Thursday a recent defacation incident along the shore of the island was insulting. “We feel insulted with such discourtesy done in the beautiful

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Japanese Prince Hisahito to leave for Bhutan Thursday

August 15, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prince Hisahito, and his parents, Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko, will leave on a private trip to Bhutan on Thursday. This will be the first overseas trip for 12-year-old Prince Hisahito, a junior high school first-grader. He

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Like his father, Emperor Naruhito voices deep remorse over World War II

August 15, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Emperor Naruhito expressed his deep remorse over World War II while wishing for peace at an annual war memorial ceremony in Tokyo on Thursday, as his father, Emperor Emeritus Akihito, did in past years. “Our country today enjoys peace

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Moon calls for dialogue, cooperation with Japan

August 15, 2019

Seoul–South Korean President Moon Jae-in on Thursday called for talks and cooperation with Japan amid deteriorating bilateral ties due in part to a tit-for-tat trade conflict. “If Japan chooses the path of dialogue and cooperation, we will gladly join hands,”

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DOF to review sectors receiving incentives, like POGO

August 15, 2019

The Department of Finance (DOF) on Thursday said they will review sectors which receive incentives, including Philippine Offshore Gaming Operations (POGO).  In a Senate hearing on tax reform packages, DOF Undersecretary Karl Kendrick Chua said POGOs pay lower taxes compared

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MIAA announces list of cancelled flights to Japan due to bad weather

August 15, 2019

The Manila International Airport Authority (MIAA) on Thursday announced list of 20 cancelled flights to Japan due to bad weather. In an advisory by the Ninoy Aquino International Airport MIAA (NAIA-MIAA), the following flights were cancelled due to torrential rains

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