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New York-based group support for Ressa ”alarming”: Panelo

April 17, 2019

Malacanang said the expression of sympathy of New York-based Committee to Protect Journalist (CPJ) to Rappler CEO Maria Ressa is “alarming”. In a statement Tuesday, Presidential spokesperson Salvador Panelo said the statement of the CPJ about the working environment of

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Three blocks of suspected cocaine recovered in Batanes

April 17, 2019

Authorities recovered three blocks of suspected cocaine in the waters of Basco, Batanes last Tuesday. The Cagayan provincial police said a fisherman identified as Roger Gallo Gabotero turned over three blocks of suspected cocaine weighing around one kilogram with an

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Palace declares half-day work suspension

April 17, 2019

Malacanang on Wednesday declared a half-day work suspension in government offices to give them opportunity to observe Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. In a memorandum circular released to reporters, Executive Secretary Salvador Medialdea announced the declaration of suspension of work.

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Japanese gov’t turns over disaster reduction equipment to Philippines

April 17, 2019

The Japanese government on Tuesday turned over disaster reduction equipment such as trucks and radios to the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) National Resource Operation Center, the Embassy of Japan said in a statement on Wednesday. Minister Atsushi

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PNP inspects three main bus terminals

April 17, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Wednesday conduct an inspection at three main terminals and airports. On board his motorcycle, PNP head General Oscar Albayalde arrived at Araneta bus terminal in Cubao around 10:30 am. With him is National Capital

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Schedules fixed for all Tokyo Olympic competitions

April 17, 2019

Tokyo–The organizing committee for the 2020 Tokyo Olympic and Paralympic Games unveiled Tuesday the detailed schedules for all competitions in the Olympics, moving up the start time for men’s and women’s marathon to 6 a.m. from the earlier planned 7

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3 years on, prayers offered for Kumamoto quake victims

April 17, 2019

Mashiki, Kumamoto Pref.–Officials of the municipal government of Mashiki offered silent prayers on Tuesday for the victims of the powerful earthquakes that hit the town and other areas in Kumamoto Prefecture, southwestern Japan, three years ago. “We’ll place top priority

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Abe, outgoing Chinese ambassador meet over lunch

April 16, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had lunch on Tuesday with outgoing Chinese Ambassador to Japan Cheng Yonghua. Abe apparently expressed his appreciation for the efforts of Cheng, the longest-serving Chinese envoy to Japan, who has served in the position for

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