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
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
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
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
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
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
Extraordinary session
August 1, 2019
Yasuhiko Funago (2-R), who has Lou Gehrig’s disease, and Eiko Kimura (2-L) who has cerebral palsy, prepare to leave after they attended the opening ceremony of an extraordinary session at the parliament in Tokyo, Japan, 01 August 2019. Yasuhiko Funago
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