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JAMA Chief Toyoda rebuts Trump’s security threat claim

May 22, 2019

Tokyo–Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association Chairman Akio Toyoda has rebutted U.S. President Donald Trump’s declaration that imported vehicles and parts threaten the U.S. national security. “We are dismayed to hear a message suggesting that our long-time contributions of investment and employment

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Japan, U.S. remain apart over farm, auto trade

May 22, 2019

Washington–The Japanese and U.S. governments remained apart over agricultural, automotive and other trade issues at a working-level session in Washington on Tuesday, ahead of a bilateral summit in Tokyo on Monday. The Japanese side asked the United States to eliminate

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Dela Rosa, Go say they will not be ”rubber stamp” of the Palace

May 22, 2019

Two of President Rodrigo Duterte’s close allies assured the public that while they support the president, they will not be easily ordered by him too. After the proclamation of winning senators Wednesday, Ronald Dela Rosa and Christopher ”Bong” Go in

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Palace calls for moratorium on politicking after proclamation of winning senators

May 22, 2019

Malacanang called on Wednesday for a “moratorium” on politicking after the proclamation of 12 winners in the recent midterm elections. In a statement, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the recently concluded polls have caused so much division among the Filipinos.

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Philippines scouting for shipping firm to repatriate garbage to Canada – Palace

May 22, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte ordered on Wednesday the concerned government agency to look for a private shipping company that will bring back tons of garbage to Canada. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said that if Canada would not

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British Museum to start Manga Exhibition Thursday

May 22, 2019

London–The British Museum in London will hold the world’s largest exhibition of manga outside Japan Thursday through Aug. 26. Some 70 series from about 50 manga artists, including Osamu Tezuka’s “Astro Boy” and Eiichiro Oda’s “One Piece,” will be on

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Military to commemorate Marawi siege

May 22, 2019

The military is set to commemorate the Marawi siege of 2017 with a wreath laying ceremony within the city Thursday. Col. Romeo Brawner, commander of the 103rd Infantry Brigade, said Wednesday the ceremony that will be led by the Office

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Stock index climbs, peso loses ground vs US dollar

May 22, 2019

Philippine stocks rose on Wednesday as the index reached its highest level in two weeks. The peso closed lower against the US dollar at P52.53 from Tuesday’s P52.475. Volume at the foreign exchange portal of the Bankers Association of the

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