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Japan sends sympathy to France over Notre Dame fire

April 16, 2019

Tokyo–Japanese Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga on Tuesday expressed his sympathy for the French people, including President Emmanuel Macron, over the blaze at the Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris. “It’s a loss to the world, and my heart is grieving,”

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LGBT assembly member to pursue more open society

April 16, 2019

Sapporo–Ayako Fuchigami, a recently elected local assembly member who has come out as a transgender person, aims to pursue a society where everyone can feel comfortable. Fuchigami, 44, was elected a member of the Hokkaido prefectural assembly in northern Japan

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 PDEA’s conviction rate on resolved drug cases up by 46.82% in 2018

April 16, 2019

The conviction rate of Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) on resolved cases for 2018 rose by 46.82 percent compared to 2017, based on its record on cases filed against drug personalities. In 2018, a total of 41,583 cases were filed

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Navy sends vessel to join 70th anniversary of Chinese PLA-Navy

April 16, 2019

The Philippine Navy sent its first Strategic Sealift vessel to join the celebration of the 70th anniversary of Chinese People’s Liberation Army Navy (Chinese PLA-Navy) from April 22 to 25, 2019. Capt. Jonathan Zata, Philippine Navy spokesman, said a send-off

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Duterte stresses drive vs corruption in vetoing P95b of programs in 2019 budget

April 16, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte on Tuesday said he will not tolerate corruption in his government after he vetoed P95. 3 billion worth of programs and projects which were not within their priorities from the 2019 national budget. Duterte on Monday signed

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Final phase of EMS for LRT East Extension project launched

April 16, 2019

Track laying and installation of electromechanical systems (EMS) for the Light Rail Transit (LRT) Line 2 East Extension project officially started Tuesday morning. The fifth and final phase installation of EMS will extend the existing LRT 2 systems of up

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PNP asks Comelec to remove security of politicians with alleged drug links

April 16, 2019

The Philippine National Police ( PNP) requested the removal of security escort for politicians allegedly involved in illegal drug trades. In a press conference after a tri-agency meeting in Camp Aguinaldo Tuesday, Comelec Chairman Sheriff Abbas said Police General Oscar

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Duterte approves national plan to address conflict with communists

April 16, 2019

Malacanang on Tuesday said President Rodrigo Duterte approved a national plan integrating government efforts to address the armed conflict with the communists in the country. In a press briefing, Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo said Duterte had his first meeting with

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