As Japan’s Population Shrinks, a City Is Accused of Padding Census Numbers

New York Times - Oct 6, 2026

The police are investigating how about 3,000 nonexistent residents were added to official data for Toyama.

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Bato dela Rosa turned in only 26 of 117 firearms – PNP

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MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa has yet to surrender most of his firearms registered under his name after his gun licenses and registrations were revoked, the Philippine National Police-Civil Security Group (PNP-CSG) said on Monday. “From 117, they have turned in 26, so we still have 91. We are continuing our coordination

DBM streamlines release of pay, benefits for gov’t workers

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MANILA, Philippines — Government employees are expected to receive their salaries, bonuses, and allowances faster after the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) removed a separate request requirement for agencies seeking funds to cover personnel-related deficiencies. In a statement on Monday, the DBM said Budget Secretary Kim Robert de Leon signed Circular Letter No. 2026-10,

Ombudsman pushes own law enforcement unit

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MANILA, Philippines — The Office of the Ombudsman affirmed on Monday at a Senate hearing its recommendation to establish its own law enforcement unit — for which an earlier measure was filed in the chamber and an allotment already approved. According to Assistant Ombudsmen Eliseo Cruz and Luis Gonzaga Bonoan Jr., a law enforcement function

John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy address

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John Lee urges public to tune in to Legco debate on city’s 5-year plan, policy address

Hong Kong’s leader has urged residents to pay close attention to a coming three-day debate on the city’s inaugural five-year plan and latest policy address in the legislature. The debate on the two policy documents is set to begin on Wednesday morning and continue until Friday, according to the Legislative Council’s agenda. “I look forward to tomorrow’s Legislative Council debate, during which government officials and lawmakers will conduct an in-depth discussion on the concept and details of...

Public school teachers, personnel may get 2024 bonus before December

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MANILA, Philippines — Public school teachers and education personnel may finally receive their 2024 Performance-Based Bonus (PBB) between October and December as President Marcos on Monday ordered government agencies to speed up the release of the incentive. “The processing is ongoing, and I have instructed the concerned agencies to ensure that the process is carried

Accenture contractor removed from FBI following damaging data breach, sources say

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Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire report

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Hong Kong prepares reforms, accountability measures ahead of Tai Po fire report

Hong Kong authorities have made “a series of preparations” to implement reforms and pursue accountability ahead of the Tai Po fire inquiry panel’s final report due later this month, the city’s leader said, pledging to act “as soon as possible”. The government reportedly established a dedicated task force under the Public Service Commission, led by former commissioner for sports George Tsoi Kin-pan and former deputy secretary for security Benjamin Mok Kwan-yu, to investigate alleged official...

P9.06-B farm-to-market road program to cover 5 Luzon regions

Oct 6, 2026

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The Department of Agriculture (DA) and the Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) have signed a memorandum of agreement for P9.06 billion worth of farm-to-market road (FMR) projects covering five regions in Luzon.

ERC: No power cutoff until December

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ERC: No power cutoff until December

MANILA, Philippines — Households with unpaid electricity bills will continue to get relief as the Energy Regulatory Commission (ERC) is set to extend the no-disconnection policy until December. “We’re targeting until the end of the year, then we will assess from there on what [will be our next move],” ERC Chair Francis Saturnino Juan said

Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks

Oct 6, 2026

Turkmenistan grows its arsenal of Chinese air defences as Russia’s role shrinks

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