Saturday, January 12, 2019

Let's Do The News! (January 12, 2019)



- Defense Secretary Delfin Lorenzana said that they have no plan to employ purely military solution in ending communist insurgency in the country despite the bogging down of the peace talks marked by harsh exchanges between President Rodrigo Duterte and Communist Party of the Philippines founder Jose Maria Sison.

- Hundreds of checkpoints and chokepoints are expected to be set up by the Philippine National Police across the country as part of the election security for the midterm elections in May.

- Solicitor General Jose C. Calida said Saturday the re-opening of the rebellion case against Sen. Antonio Trillanes IV before the Makati City regional trial court does not violate his right against double jeopardy.

- The recent US government shutdown, on its 22nd day, officially becomes the longest in history, eclipsing a 21-day closure that ended Jan. 6, 1996, during President Bill Clinton’s administration.

- According to Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, the United and Poland will hold an international meeting on the Middle East that will seek to build pressure on Iran next month. Pompeo made the announcement on a tour of the Middle East aimed at reassuring US allies after President Donald Trump’s shock decision to withdraw all US troops from Syria, which sparked concerns among Arab states and Israel that Iran’s influence could grow.

- French officials said Friday they expect this weekend’s “yellow vest” demonstrations to be bigger and more violent than a week ago, as the protest movement which had shown signs of fatigue gains fresh impetus.

- Lexus to showcase their LC Convertible Concept at next week's NAIAS.

Lexus LC Convertible Concept

- Opel unveiled the new Zafira Life MPV, which is based on the Peugeot Traveller.

2020 Opel Zafira Life

- The last installment of the Fate/stay night Heaven's Feel film trilogy will hit theaters Spring 2020.

- Seiyuu Haruka Tomatsu announces her marriage.

TTFN!!!

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