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NCR police hopes to clear remaining stations blocking roads in 60 days

August 2, 2019

The head of the National Capital Region Police Office (NCRPO) on Friday hopes they can clear the remaining 35 police stations blocking roads within a 60-day deadline given by Interior Secretary Eduardo Año. In a text message to The Daily

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Philippines, Indonesia sea boundary agreement goes into force

August 2, 2019

A  maritime boundary agreement between the Philippines and Indonesia, which delineates overlapping exclusive economic zones, entered into force on Thursday more than 20 years after it was first discussed by the two countries. Foreign Affairs Secretary Teodoro Locsin, Jr. and

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Rains hit Metro Manila

August 2, 2019

A low pressure area and the southwest monsoon are causing rains in Metro Manila that led mayors to suspend classes in all levels and work in some local government offices.  In a report, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services

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Five win 2019 Ramon Magsaysay Awards

August 2, 2019

Five persons, including popular Filipino musician Ryan Cayabyab, won this year’s Ramon Magsaysay Award on Friday. Ko Se Win of Myanmar and Ravish Kumar of India espoused press freedom and upholding standards of  journalism standards. Kim Jong-ki of South Korea

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DOT open to ”review and re-evaluate” Visa Upon Arrival

August 2, 2019

The Department of Tourism ( DOT) said they are open to ”review and re-evaluate” issuing Visa Upon Arrival (VUA) to foreign visitors of certain nationalities following concerns over the influx of Chinese tourists in the country. In a statement released

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South Korea – Japan diplomacy trade

August 1, 2019

South Korean protesters hold signs reading “No Abe” during a candlelight rally denouncing Japan for its recent trade restrictions against Seoul over wartime slavery disputes, in front of the Japanese embassy in Seoul on August 1, 2019. – South Korea

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Extraordinary Diet: Emperor Naruhito

August 1, 2019

Japan’s Emperor Naruhito delivers a speech at the opening ceremony of an “Extraordinary Diet” session in Tokyo on August 1, 2019. (Photo by Kazuhiro NOGI / AFP) Jiji Press

Japan heatwave

August 1, 2019

A man wipes his face as he crosses a street during a heatwave in Tokyo on August 1, 2019. (Photo by Charly TRIBALLEAU / AFP) Jiji Press