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Police deny blocking protesters going to Dole Philippines in Polomolok

May 1, 2019

The Polomolok municipal police on Tuesday denied the allegation that they blocked protesters who will hold a Labor Day rally at Dole Philippines office. Police Lieutenant Colonel Samuel Cadungon, chief of Polomolok municipal station, said they are conducting their regular

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PNP urges Filipinos to keep essence of Labor Day

May 1, 2019

Philippine National Police (PNP) General Oscar Albayalde on Wednesday urged Filipino laborers and police personnel to keep in their mind the real essence of the Labor Day celebration. In a statement, Albayalde greeted the whole PNP organization as well as

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Emperor Naruhito Enthroned; Reiwa Era Starts

May 1, 2019

Tokyo- New Emperor Naruhito ascended the Chrysanthemum Throne to mark the start of Japan’s new era, Reiwa, on Wednesday, following his father’s abdication on the previous day. “I will act according to the constitution and fulfill my responsibility as the

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Five injured in two fires in Quezon City

May 1, 2019

Five people were injured, including two firefighters, in a separate incidents in Quezon City last Tuesday, according to the Bureau of Fire Protection. In a text message, BFP spokesperson Chief Inspector Jude delos Reyes said the fire broke out in

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Palace insists bilateral talks still best option as of the moment to resolve sea row with China

April 30, 2019

Malacanang expressed belief on Tuesday bilateral talks with China would still be the best track for the Philippines to resolve their territorial dispute dispute. This was despite Chinese President Xi Jinping’s statement during his bilateral meeting with President Rodrigo Duterte

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Japan’s Emperor Akihito Thanks Public in Last Speech

April 30, 2019

Tokyo- Emperor Akihito expressed his appreciation for the people in the last speech of his reign on Tuesday, paving the way for a change of Japan’s era from Heisei to Reiwa. “Today, I am concluding my duties as the Emperor,”

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Emperor Akihito Performs Abdication-Related Ceremonies

April 30, 2019

Tokyo- Japanese Emperor Akihito performed on Tuesday morning a series of sacred ceremonies related to his abdication later in the day, at the Imperial Palace in Tokyo. The ceremonies were participated by some 50 people, including Crown Prince Naruhito, Prince

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PNP says P10 million reward for Acierto will be ”big help” in finding him

PNP says P10 million reward for Acierto will be ”big help” in finding him

April 29, 2019

The Philippine National Police  (PNP) on Monday said the reward money for the arrest of former police officer Eduardo Acierto will be a “big help” on the ongoing manhunt operation.   “Definitely, the 10 million pesos reward money will be

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