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INTERVIEW: LDP’s Nikai dismisses public pension worries

July 9, 2019

Tokyo–Toshihiro Nikai, secretary-general of Japan’s ruling Liberal Democratic Party, rejected worries over the country’s public pension system, in a recent interview with Jiji Press. “The public pension system is sustainable well into the future thanks to a series of reforms,”

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Army chief in Russia for official visit

July 9, 2019

Army Commanding General Lt. Gen. Macairog Alberto paid an official visit to the Ground Forces of the Russian Federation in Moscow on Monday. Lt. Col. Ramon Zagala, Philippine Army’s (PA) spokesman said the visit was made upon the invitation of Russian

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Police arrest suspect in the death of 15-year-old student in Laguna

July 9, 2019

A suspect in the death of a 15-year old student in a public school in Calamba City, Laguna was arrested Tuesday morning. Police Colonel Eleazar Matta, Laguna provincial director. told reporters Renando Valderrama was nabbed around 4 am at Barangay

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Panelo excited to debate with “beautiful, sexy” Amal Clooney

July 9, 2019

Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said on Tuesday he was excited to debate with international human rights lawyer Amal Clooney. Clooney, along with another foreign barrister, would help Rappler chief executive Maria Ressa, who is facing charges, including tax evasion and

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PNP urges AI to look into positive side of its anti-drug campaign

July 9, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) urged Amnesty International (AI) to look into the positive side of their campaign against illegal drugs. In a press briefing, Police General Oscar Albayalde said they respect the statement of Amnesty International and those countries

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Duterte renewed call to Constitutional change to limit restrictions, Panelo says

July 9, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte has asked the supposed incoming leaders of the House of Representatives to ”change the Constitution”. In a speech on Monday night, Duterte reiterated his call to amend the 1987 Charter. “We have to change the Constitution. Whether

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Albayalde orders IAS to probe girl’s death in police operation

July 9, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Tuesday ordered its Internal Affairs Service ( IAS) to lead the investigation on the death of a three-year old girl who was allegedly used as a “human shield” in an anti-drug operation in

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PNP launches new internal cleaning program

July 9, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) on Tuesday launched a new military-style internal cleansing program that will be more “intimate” and “personal”. “In line with this, a revitalized Internal Cleansing Program was launched today through the PNP Directorate for Operations

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