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MANILA, Philippines – President Arroyo and Russia Federation President Dmitry Medvedev will meet today to discuss various issues of mutual interest to the Philippines and Russia, especially in the areas of trade and investments, defense and energy cooperation.

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The Philippines and Japan exchanged diplomatic notes last Friday for the implementation of a free trade agreement known as the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement...

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In a pooled interview following a televised round table discussion on inflation at Malacañang, Mrs. Arroyo cited the lengthy debates in Congress on the proposed anti-terrorism bill or the Human Security Act of 2007 as one of the reasons why lawmakers failed to ratify the free trade pact.
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Sen. Ralph Recto said there is a need to review JPEPA because a report submitted to Congress by President Arroyo’s own men refuted the capability of the government to handle toxic and hazardous wastes from Japan.
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Manila and Tokyo reached an understanding after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) rejected the scheme and pushed for demand-based deployment of Filipino health workers.

However, Labor Undersecretary Danilo Cruz said the Philippines has accepted some restrictions that could limit the capacity of training institutions to accept nurses.
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The Philippines and Japan exchanged diplomatic notes last Friday for the implementation of a free trade agreement known as the Japan-Philippines Economic Partnership Agreement...

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In a pooled interview following a televised round table discussion on inflation at Malacañang, Mrs. Arroyo cited the lengthy debates in Congress on the proposed anti-terrorism bill or the Human Security Act of 2007 as one of the reasons why lawmakers failed to ratify the free trade pact.
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Sen. Ralph Recto said there is a need to review JPEPA because a report submitted to Congress by President Arroyo’s own men refuted the capability of the government to handle toxic and hazardous wastes from Japan.
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Manila and Tokyo reached an understanding after the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE) rejected the scheme and pushed for demand-based deployment of Filipino health workers.

However, Labor Undersecretary Danilo Cruz said the Philippines has accepted some restrictions that could limit the capacity of training institutions to accept nurses.
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