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VOL. XXXVIII • NO. 57• 3 SECTIONS 16 PAGES • P20 • THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2024 •
Peace, security top Tri-Summit agenda US, Japan, PH to assure freedom of navigation in WPS By Charles Dantes and Maricel Cruz
RESIDENT Marcos on Wednesday flew to the United States to participate in a landmark trilateral meeting with the United States and Japan, which would also iron out the agreement between the three nations regarding peace and security in the West Philippine Sea.
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"This is essentially an agreement between the United States, Japan, and the Philippines on cooperation in terms of maintaining security and freedom of navigation in the South China Sea. That is the essence of it," the President told reporters before leaving for Washington from the Villamor Air Base at 2:56 p.m. yesterday.
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The agreement would be ironed out at the White House, where US President Joe Biden will welcome Mr. Marcos and PM Kishida. He emphasized ongoing discussions with Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida, US Vice President Harris in Jakarta last September,
OFF TO WASHINGTON. President Marcos waves to well wishers before departing for Washington, D.C., where he will join US President Joe Biden and Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida for the first PhilippinesUS-Japan Trilateral Summit. PPA POOL
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Horrifying: PBBM on Xi-Rody pact By Charles Dantes and Macon Ramos-Araneta PRESIDENT Marcos on Wednesday said he was horrified by the idea of a "gentleman's agreement" with China regarding the country's territorial waters. "I am horrified by the idea that we have compromised—through a secret agreement —the territory, the sovereignty, and the Next page
Socmed page recruiting former, active military shut down EID'L FITR PRAYERS. Filipino Muslims gather in prayer at the Quirino Grandstand to
celebrate the Eid'l Fitr holiday, which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. A woman and and her family flash the peace sign on the sidelines of the event. Norman Cruz
THE Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said on Wednesday that the social media page reportedly recruiting Filipino soldiers and persons with military backgrounds has been shut down. AFP spokesperson Col. Francel Margareth Padilla said this site has been taken down as of this moment. “It’s gone now,” he said in a Bagong Pilipinas Ngayon briefing, Next page
Muslim resilience, contributions lauded Metro LGUs By Charles Dantes PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. urged Muslim communities to be “shining examples of humility, peace, and strength in facing adversities” as he extended warm greetings in celebration of Eid’l Fitr on April 10. In a message, President Marcos emphasized the significance of the occa-
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sion, expressing gratitude for the spiritual renewal experienced after a month of prayer, sacrifice, and penance during Ramadan. President Marcos also offered prayers for the continuous provision of wisdom and fortitude from Allah as efforts persist in promoting harmony, prosperity, and compassion within homes and communities. Next page
adjust hours to ease traffic By Joel E. Zurbano
STARTING April 15, the recently passed Metro Manila Council (MMC) resolution says that working hours in local government units (LGUs) will shift from the traditional 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. to 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Next page
Fast track return to old school calendar—Marcos THE government is looking at ways to revert to the old school calendar “as soon as possible,” to adjust to high temperatures affecting classes across the nation, President Ferdinand Marcos. Jr. on Wednesday said. “It was the climate change. We did not anticipate that extreme heat would be felt much sooner than usual. This is why we
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need to adjust,” the President said, adding that the government is finding ways on how to speed up the transition period. “There’s already a consensus that the old schedule is better. As long as there is a way, we will make a way to hasten the return to the normal schedule,” the President, in an ABS-CBN News report said. Next page