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PSE index, peso gain

May 30, 2019

The main share index rose and the peso gained against the US dollar on Thursday. The peso finished at P52.19 from Wednesday’s P52.35. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the Philippines amounted to $892.15 million

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Abe, Saudi Crown Prince likely discuss Iran situation

May 30, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe and Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman are believed to have exchanged opinions on the situation in Iran in their phone talks on Thursday. Abe is arranging a visit to Iran in the middle of

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U.S. welcomes Japan’s mediation efforts over Iran

May 30, 2019

Washington–U.S. Department of State spokeswoman Morgan Ortagus on Wednesday hailed moves by Japan to help ease tensions between the United States and Iran. “We welcome the efforts by any country, whether it’s Japan, whether it’s our European allies, to help

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Duterte may go to US ”towards the end of his term”: Lorenzana

May 30, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte may visit the United States towards the end of his presidency, Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said. “Maybe towards the end of his term he might go there,” Lorenzana said in an online interview uploaded in social media

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PNP checking Chinese who was able to leave despite alleged role in drug shipment

May 30, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) are checking the records of a Chinese man who was able to leave the country despite allegedly involved in a billion peso worth shipment of illegal drugs last March. “As of now, we are looking

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AFP planning to deploy more troops to Sulu

May 30, 2019

The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) is planning to deploy more troops in Sulu to support the military operation against the Abu Sayyaf. Brig. Gen. Edgard Arevalo, AFP spokesman, said Thursday the members of the Philippine Army’s 1st Brigade

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Cops involved in death of murder suspect in custody may be charged if found guilty

May 30, 2019

Quezon City cops who were allegedly involved in the death of a suspect under their custody may face charges if evidence shows them to be guilty. “If there are enough evidence that will state contrary (to their claim), they will

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Duque urges smokers to quit

May 30, 2019

Health Secretary Francisco Duque III urged smokers anew to quit, he said in his Twitter account (@SecDuque) on Thursday. “I know it can be hard to quit smoking, but the first step is to make the decision to start,” said

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