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Japan, Germany to expand security cooperation in Indo-Pacific

February 17, 2019

Munich–Japanese Foreign Minister Taro Kono and his German counterpart, Heiko Maas, agreed Saturday that their countries will strengthen security cooperation in the Indo-Pacific region. The ministers, meeting in Munich on the sidelines of an international security conference, agreed on the

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Chief cabinet secretary to announce Japan’s new era name

February 17, 2019

Tokyo–Chief Cabinet Secretary Yoshihide Suga is set to announce Japan’s new era name on April 1, government officials said Saturday. The government believes that the new era name should be made public by its chief spokesman, the chief cabinet secretary,

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Trump claims Abe nominated him for Nobel Peace Prize

February 17, 2019

Washington–U.S. President Donald Trump claimed Friday that Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe had nominated him for a Nobel Peace Prize. “Prime Minister Abe of Japan gave me the most beautiful copy of a letter that he sent to the people

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PNP lauds SWS survey showing lesser drug users

February 17, 2019

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday lauded Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey showing Filipinos believe illegal drug users have decreased. Senior Superintendent Bernard Banac, PNP spokesman, said on Sunday the SWS survey proves the administration’s campaign against illegal drugs is

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66% believe number of drug users declined: SWS survey

February 17, 2019

A Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey released on Saturday showed majority of Filipinos believe that there was a decrease in the number of illegal drug users compared to last year.  The fourth quarter 2018 SWS survey conducted on December 16-19

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Former aide confirms Duterte and family went for ”rest and recreation” in Hong Kong

February 17, 2019

President Rodrigo Duterte left for an unannounced Hong Kong trip, his former aide said Saturday.  Christopher “Bong” Go confirmed on Saturday Duterte with partner, Honeylet Avanceña, and daughter Kitty Duterte went to Hong Kong for a “weekend getaway” and for “rest

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The Heisei Emperor: Deepening goodwill through visits to 58 countries

February 17, 2019

Tokyo–Japan’s 85-year-old Emperor Akihito, set to abdicate at the end of April this year, has deepened international goodwill through his visits to 58 countries, including those he traveled to in the capacity of Crown Prince. The countries include China and

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Palace says SWS survey validates Duterte’s success in war on drugs

February 17, 2019

Malacanang on Saturday welcomed a Social Weather Stations (SWS) survey which shows majority of Filipinos think illegal drug users in the country decreased last year.  “The Palace welcomes the latest Social Weather Stations (SWS) showing that more than 6 out

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