A Makabayan lawmaker is pushing for a closer scrutiny of the Marcos administration's request for P2.398 trillion in special purpose funds (SPF) in the proposed 2024 national budget, warning that this might be the 'largest presidential pork barrel in Philippine history' if it is approved by Congress. 'With almost 41 percent of the proposed P5.768-trillion national budget under President Marcos' discretion, it must be closely scrutinized. The fast-tracked budget briefings now being held in Congress would not suffice,' House Deputy Minority Leader Rep.

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US-N Korea-regional forumBlinken will raise N. Korea issues at upcoming ARF meetings: officialBy Byun Duk-kun WASHINGTON, July 7 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken will raise issues with regard to nuclear and missile threats posed by North Korea when he attends a regional forum next week but has no immediate plans to meet with North Korean officials there, a ranking state department official said Friday. Daniel Kritenbrink, assistant secretary of state for East Asian and Pacific affairs, reiterated that the U.

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KG Mobility-Edison MotorsKG Mobility to transform Edison Motors into eco-friendly commercial carmaker SEOUL, July 7 (Yonhap) -- KG Mobility, formerly SsangYong Motor Co., said Friday it will transform Edison Motors Co. into an environment-friendly commercial carmaker after it became the final bidder for the debt-laden electric bus maker. KG Mobility plans to expand Edison Motors' large electric bus-focused lineup to include small and medium-sized buses and trucks, while increasing exports to secure profitability, the company said in a statement.

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Alta Park Capital LP grew its holdings in Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU – Free Report) by 123.2% during the 1st quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The firm owned 14,042,529 shares of the company's stock after acquiring an additional 7,752,369 shares during the period. NU accounts […] The post Alta Park Capital LP Grows Stock Holdings in Nu Holdings Ltd. (NYSE:NU) first appeared on Daily Political .

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Paris: The powerful earthquake that struck Morocco, killing more than 2,000 people, didn't hit in the most active seismological region, said one French expert. But aftershocks can be expected, he warned. Philippe Vernant - a specialist in active tectonics, particularly in Morocco, at the University of Montpellier - answered AFP's question's on the devastating quake. Morocco is one of those countries where the question is not whether there will be earthquakes. The Agadir earthquake (magnitude 5.

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Sowell Financial Services LLC lifted its position in McDonald's Co. ( NYSE:MCD – Get Rating ) by 10.2% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 22,397 shares of the fast-food giant's stock after buying an additional 2,068 shares during the period. Sowell Financial Services LLC's holdings in McDonald's were worth $5,902,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors have also recently made changes to their positions in the company.

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MANILA, Philippines —In celebration of the International Day for Biological Diversity on May 22, the United States government, through the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), awarded P240 million ($4.3 million) in grants to help civil society organizations address the unique climate challenges faced by local communities across the Philippines. U.S. Ambassador to the Philippines MaryKay Carlson joined Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) Undersecretary Juan Miguel Cuna and Gerry Roxas Foundation Executive Director Glen de Castro to announce the 11 grants that will support efforts to conserve biodiversity, protect wildlife, and implement natural climate solutions.

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FILE - Mike Williams of the Buffalo Bills NFL football team is photographed on June 17, 2014. Police are investigating the death of the former NFL player Williams in Tampa, Florida after receiving information that he may have received unprescribed drugs from someone while hospitalized after a construction site accident. The Tampa Police Department said in an email Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2023, that the probe involves 'unprescribed narcotics by an outside party.' (AP Photo, File) FILE PHOTO

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Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC raised its position in Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT – Get Rating ) by 50.4% during the fourth quarter, HoldingsChannel.com reports. The firm owned 8,459 shares of the industrial products company's stock after buying an additional 2,836 shares during the quarter. Thoroughbred Financial Services LLC's holdings in Caterpillar were worth $2,026,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other large investors also recently modified their holdings of the company.

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Formidable Asset Management LLC lowered its position in PepsiCo, Inc. ( NASDAQ:PEP – Get Rating ) by 3.6% during the fourth quarter, according to its most recent filing with the SEC. The institutional investor owned 11,860 shares of the company's stock after selling 449 shares during the period. Formidable Asset Management LLC's holdings in PepsiCo were worth $2,143,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. A number of other hedge funds and other institutional investors also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors lessened its stake in SPDR S&P Dividend ETF ( NYSEARCA:SDY – Free Report ) by 2.5% during the 1st quarter, Holdings Channel.com reports. The firm owned 4,176 shares of the company's stock after selling 108 shares during the quarter. Bay Colony Advisory Group Inc d b a Bay Colony Advisors' holdings in SPDR S&P Dividend ETF were worth $509,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the company.

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MetLife Investment Management LLC lowered its holdings in Caterpillar Inc. ( NYSE:CAT – Get Rating ) by 3.3% during the 4th quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The firm owned 153,970 shares of the industrial products company's stock after selling 5,252 shares during the period. MetLife Investment Management LLC's holdings in Caterpillar were worth $36,885,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently bought and sold shares of CAT.

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Sigourney Weaver changed her name from Suzy because it was "too cute" and she felt it did not suit her.

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Before March ends, be sure to stream this criminally underrated 2023 thriller starring Anne Hathaway and a ‘White Lotus’ actor on Hulu

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A construction company working on a project that advertises itself as building 'the most liveable suburb in the world", failed to control its sediment run off despite warnings from EPA Victoria, earning it fines of nearly $16,000. EPA officers inspected the project and found there were limited controls in place to manage the mud and dirt being collected on trucks as they moved in and out of the construction site. "What measures were in place weren't being used. The result was mud tracked up and down the road outside the site entrance.

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MANILA, Philippines— Gentle Hands Inc., a private orphanage in Quezon City, has begun renovations to address overcrowding, ventilation, and fire safety concerns raised by the Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) as grounds for its shutdown. Conversion of triple-bunk beds into double-bunks, repainting, and clearing emergency exit ways are among the remedial measures carried ou, said Gentle Hands staff member Jelo Rivera in an interview with Inquirer.net. Rivera also noted that the orphanage actually began converting its bunk beds three weeks prior to the closure order, emphasizing that Gentle Hands had kept constant communication with the DSWD regarding its infractions before the cease-and-desist order was issued.

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Lion cubs explore outdoor enclosure at zoo in Hilvarenbeekepaselect epa10841452 One of four lion cubs is helped by its mother as the litter explores their outdoor enclosure in the Safari Park Beekse Bergen in Hilvarenbeek, The Netherlands, 05 September 2023. The four young lions, the first litter in six years, were born on the night of 11 to 12 July 2023. EPA/ROB ENGELAAR

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Mullen Group (TSE:MTL – Get Free Report) had its target price boosted by equities research analysts at CIBC from C$16.00 to C$16.50 in a report issued on Friday, BayStreet.CA reports. The brokerage presently has a 'neutral' rating on the stock. CIBC's price target would indicate a potential upside of 2.74% from the company's current price. […] The post Mullen Group (TSE:MTL) PT Raised to C$16.50 first appeared on Daily Political .

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Australian all-rounder Marcus Stoinis and Pakistan captain Babar Azam, vice-captain Mohammad Rizwan and pace bowler Shaheen Shah Afridi are among the marquee cr...

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Venturi Wealth Management LLC reduced its stake in shares of The Clorox Company ( NYSE:CLX – Free Report ) by 2.5% during the 1st quarter, according to the company in its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 5,934 shares of the company's stock after selling 150 shares during the period. Venturi Wealth Management LLC's holdings in Clorox were worth $939,000 as of its most recent SEC filing. Other institutional investors and hedge funds have also made changes to their positions in the company.

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