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Illustration - Climate Change

DENMARK. CRUISE IN GREENLAND. THE SHOONER REMBRANDT ORGANISE VARIOUS CRUISES ALONG THE WEST COAST OF GREENLAND FOR 30 PASSENGERS. HERE NAVIGATION AMONG THE ICE IN QUERVAIN BAY AND NEAR THE GLACIAR OF EQUIP SERMIA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Illustration - Climate Change

DENMARK. CRUISE IN GREENLAND. THE SHOONER REMBRANDT ORGANISE VARIOUS CRUISES ALONG THE WEST COAST OF GREENLAND FOR 30 PASSENGERS. HERE NAVIGATION AMONG THE ICE IN QUERVAIN BAY AND NEAR THE GLACIAR OF EQUIP SERMIA. Photo by Antoine Lorgnier/Only World/ABACAPRESS.COM

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A mother and her son take part in a parents-child activity during a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuwei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative to China Amakobe Sande addresses a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuwei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- A volunteer from northwest China's Gansu Province shares his experience during a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM/Zhang Yuwei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A volunteer from northwest China's Gansu Province shares his experience during a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A mother and her son take part in a parents-child activity during a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

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CHINA-BEIJING-EARLY CHILDHOOD DEVELOPMENT-CAMPAIGN (CN)

(240609) -- BEIJING, June 9, 2024 (Xinhua) -- The United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) Representative to China Amakobe Sande addresses a public campaign held in Beijing, capital of China, June 7, 2024. A new public campaign was jointly launched by the United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) and the Center for Women and Children's Health of the National Health Commission (NHC) and other partners on Friday to give children the best start in life. The campaign, known as "Parent with Purpose, Nurture their Future," aims to build awareness on the importance of early childhood development (ECD), and to equip parents and caregivers with the knowledge, skills and tools to give their children the best start in life, by providing nurturing care during the first six years. (Xinhua/Zhang Yuwei)

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Defense products expo underway in Malaysia

STORY: Defense products expo underway in Malaysia SHOOTING TIME: May 7, 2024 DATELINE: May 8, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:17 LOCATION: Kuala Lumpur CATEGORY: MILITARY SHOTLIST: 1. various of the expo STORYLINE: Defense Services Asia 2024, a biennial defense and weaponry show, is underway in the Malaysian capital Kuala Lumpur. The four-day exhibition opened on Monday brings together government officials, professionals, and executives within the defense and security sectors, and enforcement agencies, with over 1,000 companies from 60 countries, its official website showed. Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said at the opening ceremony that in the face of ever-changing defense and security changes, countries must not only equip themselves for traditional threats but emerging ones as well. "Our theme 'Building Resilient Nations for the Next Generation' challenges us to look beyond our own horizons and innovate in ways that fortify our nations against multi-faceted threats," he said. "It is a clarion call to

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Flash floods leave one dead, thousands displaced in Malawi

STORY: Flash floods leave one dead, thousands displaced in Malawi SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 28/29, 2024 DATELINE: March 2, 2024 LENGTH: 0:00:41 LOCATION: Lilongwe CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of floods 2. various of people at a school camp STORYLINE: Flash floods have devastated two lakeshore districts of Malawi -- Nkhotakota in the central region and Karonga in the northern region, leaving one dead and thousands displaced, authorities have confirmed. The Department of Disaster Management Affairs (DoDMA) announced Thursday that the floods have displaced more than 7,000 people from Nkhotakota alone, and the displaced have been evacuated to nine camps in the district. DoDMA also confirmed one death and reported that 900 people who were trapped in various areas have been rescued by the national search and rescue team led by the Malawi Defense Force (MDF). Meanwhile, the search and rescue team is ferrying relief items, including maize flour and tents, as well as medical personnel and supplies/equip

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-EQUIP AUTO-EXHIBITION

(240226) -- ALGIERS, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Equip Auto Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb. 26, 2024. Equip Auto Algeria 2024 kicked off here on Monday with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-EQUIP AUTO-EXHIBITION

(240226) -- ALGIERS, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Equip Auto Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb. 26, 2024. Equip Auto Algeria 2024 kicked off here on Monday with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-EQUIP AUTO-EXHIBITION

(240226) -- ALGIERS, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Equip Auto Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb. 26, 2024. Equip Auto Algeria 2024 kicked off here on Monday with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-EQUIP AUTO-EXHIBITION

(240226) -- ALGIERS, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- A visitor talks with an exhibitor at the Equip Auto Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb. 26, 2024. Equip Auto Algeria 2024 kicked off here on Monday with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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ALGERIA-ALGIERS-EQUIP AUTO-EXHIBITION

(240226) -- ALGIERS, Feb. 26, 2024 (Xinhua) -- People visit the Equip Auto Algeria in Algiers, Algeria, on Feb. 26, 2024. Equip Auto Algeria 2024 kicked off here on Monday with the participation of more than 300 exhibitors. (Xinhua)

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Chinese medical team's lecture well received by students in Bangui

STORY: Chinese medical team's lecture well received by students in Bangui SHOOTING TIME: Feb. 5, 2024 DATELINE: Feb. 6, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:13 LOCATION: Bangui CATEGORY: HEALTH SHOTLIST: 1. various of Medical team conducts lectures on cholera prevention and acupuncture 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABUBAKAR, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (French): YAMENANJI, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui STORYLINE: The 20th Chinese medical team dispatched to the Central African Republic delivered a lecture on cholera prevention and acupuncture to students at the University of Bangui on Monday. Amidst recent outbreaks of cholera epidemics in multiple African nations, the lecture aimed to equip attendees with essential knowledge for safeguarding their health in daily life. SOUNDBITE 1 (French): ABUBAKAR, Student, Confucius Institute of University of Bangui "First of all, thank you for coming here and teaching us medical knowledge, especially some measures to prevent ch

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists kneel during the Money for the Armed Forces rally held to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists kneel during the Money for the Armed Forces rally held to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists kneel during the Money for the Armed Forces rally held to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - A demonstrator holds a dog during the Money for the Armed Forces rally organised to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - A demonstrator holds a placard during the Money for the Armed Forces rally organised to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - Activists demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces during the Money for the Armed Forces rally at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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Rally in support of Ukrainian army in Kyiv

KYIV, UKRAINE - FEBRUARY 3, 2024 - A demonstrator holds a placard during the Money for the Armed Forces rally organised to demand to allocate 20% of the city budget for the needs of the Armed Forces, boost inclusivity, equip medical facilities and rehabilitation centres for wounded soldiers and provide transparency in the use of funds to help the Defence Forces at the Kyiv City State Administration building, Kyiv, capital of Ukraine.

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China donates 10 mln USD worth of communications equipment to Syria

STORY: China donates 10 mln USD worth of communications equipment to Syria SHOOTING TIME: Jan. 29, 2024 DATELINE: Jan. 30, 2024 LENGTH: 00:01:48 LOCATION: Damascus CATEGORY: POLITICS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the ceremony 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): IYAD MOHAMMAD AL-KHATIB, Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): SHI HONGWEI, Chinese ambassador to Syria STORYLINE: China has donated communications equipment worth approximately 10 million U.S. dollars to Syria aimed at helping restore and strengthen the country's war-damaged telecom stations. A delivery ceremony was held on Monday in the Syrian capital with the attendance of Syrian Minister of Communications and Technology Iyad Mohammad al-Khatib and Chinese Ambassador to Syria Shi Hongwei. The batch would equip 26 major base stations in four Syrian provinces of Rural Damascus, Aleppo, Hama, and Deir al-Zour to offer voice and Internet services to over 100,000 families, the Chinese embassy said in a statement. The project's in

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U.S. Naval Power On Display In Mediterranean Sea

Handout photo dated November 1, 2023 shows sailors assigned to the "Gray Wolves" of Electronic Attack Squadron (VAQ) 142 equip an E/A-18G Growler with missiles on the flight deck of the aircraft carrier USS Gerald R. Ford (CVN 78) while conducting routine operations in the eastern Mediterranean Sea. The Pentagon has deployed two aircraft carriers, and their supporting ships, to the eastern Mediterranean since the attacks on Israel. The ships are meant as a deterrent to ensure the conflict does not expand, but bring a significant amount of power to a region that already hosts a number of U.S. military ships, planes and troops. U.S. Navy photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Triniti Lersch via ABACAPRESS.COM

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Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis

STORY: Lebanon's drift racers face challenges amid economic crisis DATELINE: May 31, 2023 LENGTH: 00:01:59 LOCATION: Beirut CATEGORY: SPORTS SHOTLIST: 1. various of the race 2. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer 3. SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer 4. various of the race STORYLINE: At a car drift race event held in Lebanon's mountain area of Aley on Sunday, racers said that they are facing challenges due to the economic crisis. SOUNDBITE 1 (Arabic): KIFAH HILAL, Racer "We are facing challenges of equipping the cars for car drift race events amid the current crisis because this sport is very costly. We have to equip the car in a continuous way to maintain our ranking in the championship." SOUNDBITE 2 (Arabic): RANI SALHA, Racer "Without sponsors, we cannot continue. I hope the country's situation could improve. We hope for the best." Lebanon is currently facing a severe financial crisis that has pushed over 80 percent of the population into poverty. As a result, people in Lebanon are focusing

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Kenya launches digital literacy training program to empower women

STORY: Kenya launches digital literacy training program to empower women DATELINE: March 7, 2023 LENGTH: 00:02:06 LOCATION: Nairobi CATEGORY: SOCIETY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Rachel Ruto visiting the program 2. SOUNDBITE (English): RACHEL RUTO, Kenya's First Lady 3. various of the program STORYLINE: Kenya's First Lady Rachel Ruto on Monday launched the Digital Skills Literacy Program, in partnership with Computers for Schools Kenya in Nairobi's Embakasi East Constituency. The launch is aligned with the 2023 International Women's Day, themed "DigitALL: Innovation and technology for gender equality," a powerful declaration aimed at leaving no woman left behind in the digital revolution. The program aims to equip women with the knowledge and digital skills required while promoting responsible e-waste management. SOUNDBITE (English): RACHEL RUTO, Kenya's First Lady "I am so excited this morning, because the initiative we that started this morning with Computers for Schools Kenya has just begun with 200 women

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Japan to aid China on environmental law training

BEIJING, China - Kazuya Endo (R), minister at the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, shakes hands with Wang Zhenyu, a lawyer representing a Chinese environmental group, on March 13, 2014, after signing an agreement for Japan to grant up to $88,000 in aid to help equip Chinese lawyers with skills to resolve environmental problems through litigation.

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N. Korean ship ordered to carry charts, panel lamps

TOYOHASHI, Japan - The Chubu regional transport bureau on June 11 ordered the 2,716-ton North Korean freighter Turubong (in photo) to equip itself with marine charts and panel lamps to illuminate lifeboats, or the ship will not be able to leave Mikawa port in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture.

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3 groups to develop tobacco vending machines for adults only

TOKYO, Japan - An official demonstrates the prototype of a new tobacco vending machine that will use an IC card to verify purchasers' age in order to prevent minors from buying cigarettes. The Tobacco Institute of Japan, the Japan Tobacconist Federation and the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association said in Tokyo on Nov. 12 they plan to equip all cigarette vending machines nationwide with such verification abilities by 2008.

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JAL to introduce equipment to save heart patients

TOKYO, Japan - An official of Japan Airlines shows off automated external defibrillators (AED), which use electric shocks to normalize the heart functions of patients with an irregular heartbeat. Japan will equip planes with AED to provide emergency care to passengers who suffer heart attacks on flights, beginning this fall with long-distance international routes.

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Huawei forum links new graduates to Ethiopia's ICT sector

STORY: Huawei forum links new graduates to Ethiopia's ICT sector DATELINE: May 12, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:36 LOCATION: Addis Ababa CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGY SHOTLIST: 1. various of Addis Ababa University's annual Research and Job Fairs Week 2. SOUNDBITE (Amharic): TAMIRE DAWUD, Manager for ICT Ecosystem Development at Huawei Technologies Ethiopia Plc 3. various of university graduates attending the event STORYLINE: Huawei Ethiopia held a forum with the purpose of promoting jobs to newly graduating students and helping link them into Ethiopia's information communications technology sector. The two-day forum, the second of the kind, was organized in collaboration with Addis Ababa University and ran until Tuesday, which coincided with Addis Ababa University's annual Research and Job Fairs Week. Tamire Dawud, the manager for ICT Ecosystem Development at Huawei Technologies Ethiopia Plc, said the forum is part of Huawei's continued commitment to train and certify new graduates and equip them with the latest trends in

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Ukraine conflict, climate action play major role in Canada's 2022 budget

STORY: Ukraine conflict, climate action play major role in Canada's 2022 budget DATELINE: April 8, 2022 LENGTH: 00:01:10 LOCATION: Ottawa CATEGORY: ECONOMY SHOTLIST: 1. SOUNDBITE (English): CHRYSTIA FREELAND, Canadian Deputy Prime Minister and Finance Minister STORYLINE: In her second annual federal budget tabled as Canada's finance minister, Chrystia Freeland has shifted her focus from helping Canadians and the economy weather the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic to allocating funds to address what she characterized as two of the major challenges facing Canada and the world. The budget she tabled on Thursday includes more than 6.4 billion U.S. dollars in new funding over five years to better equip the Canadian Armed Forces; increase Canada's contributions to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) and the North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD); and reinforce Canada's cyber-security strategy to prevent and defend against attacks, including those against government agencies and critical

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3 groups to develop tobacco vending machines for adults only

TOKYO, Japan - An official demonstrates the prototype of a new tobacco vending machine that will use an IC card to verify purchasers' age in order to prevent minors from buying cigarettes. The Tobacco Institute of Japan, the Japan Tobacconist Federation and the Japan Vending Machine Manufacturers Association said in Tokyo on Nov. 12 they plan to equip all cigarette vending machines nationwide with such verification abilities by 2008.

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N. Korean ship ordered to carry charts, panel lamps

TOYOHASHI, Japan - The Chubu regional transport bureau on June 11 ordered the 2,716-ton North Korean freighter Turubong (in photo) to equip itself with marine charts and panel lamps to illuminate lifeboats, or the ship will not be able to leave Mikawa port in Toyohashi, Aichi Prefecture. (Kyodo)

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Panasonic rugby team coach sees sport as everything

Head coach Robbie Deans of defending champions Panasonic Wild Knights in the Japanese Top League says rugby is everything for him at Tokyo's Prince Chichibu Memorial Rugby Ground on Feb. 1, 2015. The former All Blacks member's aim is to equip his players with skills enabling them to feel comfortable about what they are not good at. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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Japanese classes attract high school students in Philippines

Filipino high school students Beatrize Chee (L) and Gio Franza talk to Kyodo News on June 1, 2017 at the Makati Science High School in the Philippine capital Manila about their interest in the Japanese language and culture. The two are among more than 3,000 high school students who enrolled in the "Nihongo" program implemented in 38 selected schools across the country since 2009 to equip young Filipinos with competence in a second foreign language in preparation for future opportunities. (Kyodo) ==Kyodo

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Makro hypermarket, supermarket, department store, shopping

The not essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Makro hypermarket in shopping zone Pruhonice - Cestlice, Czech Republic on December 30, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Albert Hypermarket, supermarket, department store, shopping

The not essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Albert Hypermarket in shopping zone Pruhonice - Cestlice, Czech Republic on December 30, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Albert Hypermarket, supermarket, department store, shopping

The not essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Albert Hypermarket in shopping zone Pruhonice - Cestlice, Czech Republic on December 30, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Libor Sojka)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus

The no essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus in Prague Cakovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus

The no essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus in Prague Cakovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus

The no essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus in Prague Cakovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)

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coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus

The no essentials goods are covered and equip with a coronavirus restrictions leaflet in Hypermarket Globus in Prague Cakovice, Czech Republic, on Sunday, December 27, 2020. The coronavirus risk index of the PES anti-epidemic system stays at 71 points out of 100 in Czechia for the second day today, which is the second highest degree on the 1-5 scale, with the reproduction number decreasing to 0.89, the Health Ministry's data show. The risk index dropped to 71 points on Sunday after nine days on the highest fifth degree (76-100). On Sunday, the country switched to the highest fifth alert level with corresponding coronavirus restrictions. For example, shops had to close except for those selling essentials. (CTK Photo/Katerina Sulova)