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PH welcomes establishment of body to address Rakhine issue

MANILA -- The Philippine government welcomed Myanmar's establishment of an Independent Commission of Inquiry to investigate the alleged human rights violations in the Rakhine State. “The Philippines has maintained its expression of concern...

BI issues new arrival, departure cards for travelers

MANILA -- The Bureau of Immigration (BI) has issued new travel cards for international passengers at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA). According to Commissioner Jaime Morente, the forms, which were released July...

Reelection prohibition violates democratic principles: ConCom

MANILA -- All incumbent elected officials, not just President Rodrigo R. Duterte, who can no longer run in 2022 because of term limits, may be able to seek another term in 2022,...

Congress, ConCom urged to provide ‘no term extension’ in Constitution

DAVAO CITY -- President Rodrigo Duterte on Friday urged Congress and the Consultative Committee (ConCom) to make changes in the draft Federal Constitution providing his term as co-terminus with the beginning of...

For South Koreans, Joy and Concern at Trump-Kim summit

SEOUL, SOUTH KOREA — Some people in Seoul on Tuesday said they are happy just to see U.S. President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un talking to each other...

Vietnam Passes Sweeping New Cybersecurity Law

Vietnamese lawmakers have approved a new cybersecurity law that human rights activists say will stifle freedom of speech. The law will require online content providers such as Google and Facebook to remove...

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