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Day: June 4, 2026

Japan’s Birthrate Hits Record Low of 671,000 in 2025

Tokyo: The annual number of babies born to Japanese citizens in Japan fell by 14,937 from the previous year to 671,236 in 2025, hitting a record low since statistics became available in 1899, the health ministry announced Wednesday. This marks the 10t…

Election Gun Ban in BARMM Set to Begin on July 16

Bangsamoro: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has issued a reminder to residents of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) regarding the strict enforcement of the gun ban as the election period for parliamentary polls commence…

Japan’s Takaichi Seeks Maritime Cooperation Among Island States

Tokyo: Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi on Wednesday stressed the need for island nations to strengthen cooperation over maritime issues. In her address at the opening ceremony of the Island States Ocean Summit in Tokyo, Takaichi said collaborat…

CAAP Confirms AirAsia Philippines Settles Financial Obligations

Manila: The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) confirmed that AirAsia Philippines complied with the directive to settle its financial obligations on Thursday. This settlement is subject to ongoing standard reconciliation processes.

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