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Quezon City: The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Sunday released a clarification that its chief, Gen. Nicolas Torre III, has not authorized any fitness instructor to lead a weight loss program for the entire organization. According to Philippines News Agency, the supposed weight reduction program, led by fitness vlogger Rendon Labador, was held at Camp Crame in Quezon City on June 19. In a memorandum issued on June 21, PNP Directorate for Police Community Relations head Maj. Gen. Roderick Augustus Alba stated that the physical fitness activity was initiated by the Police Community Affairs and Development Group (PCADG) and involved

Ankara: Over 122 million people worldwide are now forcibly displaced, facing heightened risks to their safety and access to aid as conflicts persist across multiple regions, a UN official said in a statement marking World Refugee Day. Selin Unal, spokesperson for the UN High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) in Trkiye, highlighted the global failure to resolve crises in areas such as Sudan, Ukraine, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Gaza, which has led to severe human suffering and forced millions from their homes. June 20 is recognized as a day to honor the courage and resilience of millions forced to

Kagoshima: The Japanese, United States, and Philippine coast guards conducted their first-ever joint exercise in Japan on Friday. The drill, held in Kagoshima Bay in southwestern Japan, involved a simulated collision between a US cargo ship and a Philippine fishing boat in international waters south of Japan’s Kyushu region. The scenario included a fire and crew members falling into the sea, prompting coordinated rescue and firefighting efforts. According to Philippines News Agency, patrol boats from the three countries’ coast guards actively participated in the mock rescue operations. Naofumi Tsumura of Japan’s 10th Regional Coast Guard Headquarters in Kagoshima emphasized the

Hiroshima: A Japanese government panel on Friday proposed the designation of the Atomic Bomb Dome in the western city of Hiroshima as a special historic site. It is anticipated to become the first such site in Japan’s modern history. According to Philippines News Agency, the Atomic Bomb Dome, a UNESCO World Heritage site, stands as a symbol of atomic-bombed remnants, illustrating the horror of the first atomic bomb used in warfare. The United States dropped the atomic bomb on Hiroshima on August 6, 1945, during the closing days of World War II. Originally completed in 1915, the Dome was built

Manila: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. returned to the Philippines on Sunday night following a four-day working visit to Osaka, Japan, where he secured new investment commitments and launched the Philippine Pavilion for World Expo 2025. The plane carrying Marcos and his delegation landed in Manila around 6 p.m. According to Philippines News Agency, President Marcos described the visit as productive, highlighting new opportunities that promise to create jobs, attract investments, and improve the lives of Filipinos. During his visit, the President inaugurated the Philippine Pavilion at the World Expo 2025 in Osaka, underscoring the country’s dedication to innovation, culture,