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WHO says Philippines measles outbreak may spread in Western Pacific

March 29, 2019

The World Health Organization (WHO) Friday expressed concerns that the measles outbreak in the Philippines could spread in the Western Pacific Region. In a statement, WHO Regional Director for the Western Pacific Takeshi Kasai said they are worried the measles

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First quarter growth ”a reduction” of .9 percentage point: Pernia

March 29, 2019

Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Ernesto Pernia on Friday said first quarter growth will have a reduction of .9 percentage points since the administration is operating on a reenacted budget. Pernia, in a press briefing, said the executive department is still working

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Three arrested, shabu seized in Cubao buy bust

March 29, 2019

About P34,000 worth of shabu was seized in a buy-bust operation at Cubao, Quezon City early Thursday. According to a report from Cubao police, around 1 am officers arrested three suspected users and sellers of illegal drugs along Aurora Boulevard

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Assembly election campaigns begin in Japanese prefectures, major cities

March 29, 2019

Tokyo–Election campaigns began in 41 prefectures and 17 ordinance-designated major cities in Japan on Friday to select assembly members. Major campaign issues include ways to address declining populations and revitalize local economies. The focus of attention is whether the ruling

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613,000 Midlife, aged people living as recluses in Japan

March 29, 2019

Tokyo–An estimated 613,000 people aged 40 to 64 are living as “hikikomori” social recluses in Japan, with men accounting for nearly 80 pct of the total, the Cabinet Office said Friday. According to the estimate, 51 pct of the total

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PDEA, PNP cleared Michael Yang of any drug link, Palace says

March 29, 2019

The Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency ( PDEA) and the Philippine National Police ( PNP) have cleared former presidential economic adviser Michael Yang of any involvement in illegal drugs, Malacanang said on Friday. “Isn’t it Michael Yang has already been cleared

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NEDA expects El Nino not to affect growth

March 29, 2019

The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) on Friday said they do not expect the El Nino phenomenon to affect growth. “Given the contribution of the agriculture sector to GDP (Gross Domestic Product) is eight to nine percent then the

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Task force rebuilding Marawi urges Filipinos not to ”doubt” their efforts

March 29, 2019

Task Force Bangon Marawi on Friday told Filipinos to not “doubt” the government’s effort in rehabilitating war-thorn Marawi City. “Everything is moving… Never doubt the government’s desire to fast track the rehabilitation of Marawi City because in the early recovery

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