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Defense chief apologizes to Yamaguchi Prefecture for Aegis errors

July 3, 2019

Yamaguchi–Japanese Defense Minister Takeshi Iwaya visited the prefectural government of Yamaguchi, western Japan, on Wednesday to apologize for using flawed data when giving explanations about a possible deployment location in the prefecture for the Aegis Ashore land-based missile defense system.

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Several TNVS to go offline for 12 hours on Monday

July 3, 2019

Several transport network vehicle service (TNVS) groups will go offline from 6 am to 6 pm Monday to protest some policies of the Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB). A media advisory from the Laban TNVS and labor group

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Tokyo’s new national stadium 90 percent complete

July 3, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s new National Stadium, the main venue for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games, has been about 90 pct complete, the Japan Sport Council said Wednesday. The JSC plans to hold an unveiling event for the stadium on Dec.

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PSE index flat, peso ends slightly lower vs US dollar

July 3, 2019

The main Philippine stock index ended flat while the peso declined against the US dollar on Wednesday. The peso settled at P51.16 from Tuesday’s P51.11. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines reached $924.2

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Japan crown prince, princess attend gathering in Finland

July 3, 2019

Helsinki–Japanese Crown Prince Akishino and Crown Princess Kiko interacted on Tuesday with Japanese residents in Finland and Finnish people associated with Japan. The gathering, held at the official residence of the Japanese ambassador to Finland in Helsinki, brought together 29

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Japan GSDF delegation visit Marines headquarters

July 3, 2019

Delegates from Japan Ground Self Defense Force (JGSDF) visited the headquarters of Philippine Marine Corps in Taguig City on Wednesday. Capt. Felix Serapio, Philipine Marines spokesman, said the delegates were led by Major General Yasunori Morishita, Director General, Policy and

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Palace to launch TV program focusing on Hotline 8888

July 3, 2019

Malacanang is set to launch a television program focusing on the works of the  Citizens’ Complaint Hotline 8888 and the Presidential Complaint Center. Dubbed as the “Digong 8888 Hotline,” Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the one-hour program aims to bridge

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Vinluan takes over Joint Task Force Sulu

July 3, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philipines (AFP) installed a new Joint Task Force (JTF) Sulu commander following a bomb attack in a military camp in Indanan where eight persons died last week. Maj. Gen. Cirilito Sobejana, head of the AFP

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