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Cars most common mode of transportation for elderly: Report

June 18, 2019

Tokyo–A Japanese government report showed Tuesday that cars are the most common mode of transportation for the elderly, with 56.6 pct of people aged 60 or over polled for the report saying that they drive themselves. Of the 1,058 people

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Many marriage aspirants not hunting for spouses: Survey

June 18, 2019

Tokyo–Of unmarried Japanese people who have the desire to get married but have been unable to find an adequate partner, more than 60 pct said they are not engaged in “konkatsu” spouse-hunting activities, a government survey showed Tuesday. When asked

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PSE index, peso end higher

June 18, 2019

The Philippine stock index ended higher but the broader market ended lower as trades ended mixed on Tuesday. The peso settled at P51.99 against the US dollar from Monday’s P52.145. Turnover at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association

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Water supply interruptions set despite onset of rainy season

June 18, 2019

The two Metro Manila water concessionaires announced on Tuesday there will be water service interruptions after the National Water Resources Board (NWRB) reduced raw water allocation for the Metropolitan Waterworks and Sewerage System (MWSS). From the standard 46 cubic meters

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Philippine Navy commissions six new assets

June 18, 2019

The Philippine Navy formally commissioned and blessed two Anti-Submarine helicopters and four Amphibious Assault Vehicles (AAVs) during their 121 st anniversary celebration in Cavite City on Monday. The celebration, led by President Rodrigo Duterte and also attended by Defense Secretary

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China hopes for Xiang Xiang’s role for friendship with Japan

June 18, 2019

Beijing–A Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesman has expressed hopes that female giant panda Xiang Xiang at Tokyo’s Ueno Zoo will continue to help promote China-Japan friendship following a recent decision to extend her stay in Japan. “We hope this decision will

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Duterte to participate in ASEAN Summit in Thailand

June 18, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte is set to participate for the 34th ASEAN  (Association of Southeast Asian Nations) Summit on June 22 to 23 in Bangkok. According to Assistant Foreign Secretary Junever Mahilum-West, there will be 16 expected outcome documents during the

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Wife of Ghosn seeks Trump help for husband’s trial: BBC

June 18, 2019

London–The wife of disgraced former Nissan Motor Co. Chairman Carlos Ghosn has sought support from U.S. President Donald Trump for his upcoming trial in Japan, BBC reported on Monday. “I’d like President Donald Trump to speak to (Japanese) Prime Minister

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