MANILA -After reporting a record high capital expenditure (capex) in 2022, listed Manila Water Co. Inc. is expecting steady growth this year supported by various projects aimed at facing economic challenges head-on. Manila Water president and chief executive Jose Victor Emmanuel De Dios said last year's capex was P20.6 billion, an improvement from the previous year by some P7 billion. 'This just stresses and punctuates the commitment of our company to try and deliver services across the board, both in terms of water supply projects, wastewater projects, as well as improving the delivery of these services to our customers,' De Dios said during the company's annual stockholders' meeting last week.

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Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivers address to the nationepaselect epa10872735 Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev delivers his speech to Azeri people following the Azeri military operation in Nagorno-Karabakh, in Baku, Azerbaijan, 20 September 2023. Aliyev said that as a result of ‘local anti-terrorist measures' in the Karabakh region of the country, Azerbaijan has restored its sovereignty. The President of Azerbaijan added that ‘a significant part of the army, which was illegally stationed by the Armenian state on Azerbaijani territories and had not yet been withdrawn despite the obligations of Armenia, was destroyed' along with military equipment.

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The garbage transfer station in Lapu-Lapu City. | contributed photo LAPU-LAPU CITY, Cebu—The Department of and Natural Resources (DENR), through the al Management Bureau in Central Visayas (EMB-7), has urged the Lapu-Lapu City Government to immediately close their garbage transfer station at the city's Material Recovery Facility (MRF) in Barangay Soong and implement safe closure and implementation plan. This was based on the agency's 'Investigation Report,' dated August 25, 2023, after the homeowners association of a subdivision complained about the garbage transfer station that was just adjacent to the subdivision.

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This cover image released by Republic Records shows "Speak Now (Taylor's Version)" by Taylor Swift. (Republic Records via AP) AP PROVIDES ACCESS TO THIS THIRD PARTY PHOTO SOLELY TO ILLUSTRATE NEWS REPORTING OR COMMENTARY ON FACTS DEPICTED IN IMAGE; MUST BE USED WITHIN 14 DAYS FROM TRANSMISSION; NO ARCHIVING; NO LICENSING; MANDATORY CREDIT

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Fans gather during an event commemorating the 20th anniversary of the death of Canto-pop singer Leslie Cheung at a shopping mall in Hong Kong, Friday, March 31, 2023. Fans of Cheung, one of the first singers to come out as gay in Hong Kong, flocked to the city this week to commemorate their idol's death 20 years ago, revisiting his legacy of pioneering work made during a socially conservative time. (AP Photo/Louise Delmotte)

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South Korean Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Economy and Finance Choo Kyung-ho speaks during an interview with Reuters in Incheon, South Korea, May 3, 2023. REUTERS/Kim Hong-Ji/File photo SEOUL  – South Korea will provide up to 181 trillion won ($137 billion) of cheap loans to exporters until the end of this year and waive visa processing fees for Chinese tourists to spur exports and tourism, its finance ministry said on Monday. READ : South Korea promises all-out efforts to boost exports, attract tourists The government aims to increase the number of Chinese tourists to 1.

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MANILA, Philippines — Ange Kouame understands the situation of the Gilas Pilipinas in choosing between Jordan Clarkson and Justin Brownlee for the lone naturalized player spot for the Fiba World Cup 2023. The three-time UAAP champion out of Ateneo, who received his Filipino citizenship two years ago, has yet to play for the national since the fifth window of the Fiba World Cup Asian Qualifiers last year with coach Chot Reyes deciding to field Brownlee for the final window last February and their recent gold medal run in the 32nd Southeast Asian Games in Cambodia.

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India News: At least 11 Covid-19 patients died due to a problem in oxygen supply inside the ICU in Government-run Ruia Hospital here late on Monday night, Chitt...

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Wild Youth said it has cut ties with Ian Banham, who was announced as the Creative Director for Ireland's Eurovision performance back in February, after comments he made about transgender people began to circulate online. "We have cut all ties with Ian Banham and will not have him on or near our team or Eurovision journey," Wild Youth said in a statement on April 25, adding that "We are so sorry for anyone offended by his comments. The Irish group further added that Michael Kealy, an executive producer and director with RTÉ, was just as "horrified" by Banham's comments.

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SAN SALVADOR, El Salvador (AP) — An El Salvador court sentenced former President Mauricio Funes Wednesday to six years in prison for tax evasion, the ...

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At first glance, Orobanche ramosa looks like an interesting blossoming plant, one that could add a unique flair to flower arrangements. But it's a parasitic weed that attaches to roots, sucks out nutrients and is threatening California's lucrative $1.5 billion processing tomato industry. The weed's tiny seeds - smaller than finely ground pepper - can survive in soil for many decades and be carried by wind, water, soil transfers and even footwear. If found attached to crop plants and reported to the state, farmers are required to destroy the field before harvest, taking large losses not covered by crop insurance.

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In a project co-funded by PCFA, University of South Australia researchers have discovered three new biomarkers for prostate cancer. The researchers have found that the biomarkers can help to identify potentially aggressive cases of Australia's most common cancer, which claims over 3,500 lives every year. The international research team was led by UniSA Professor of Molecular Medicine, Doug Brooks. "It is anticipated this will lead to long-term improvements in the way prostate cancer is diagnosed and graded," Prof Brooks says.

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Savant Capital LLC increased its stake in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF ( NYSEARCA:EEM – Free Report ) by 268.2% during the 1st quarter, HoldingsChannel reports. The firm owned 85,670 shares of the exchange traded fund's stock after buying an additional 62,404 shares during the period. Savant Capital LLC's holdings in iShares MSCI Emerging Markets ETF were worth $3,381,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Several other institutional investors and hedge funds also recently added to or reduced their stakes in the stock.

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AFL: The Melbourne Demons have taken a step further towards a finals stint after defeating the Richmond Tigers in round 20.

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Gode Chain ( GODE ) traded 3.4% lower against the US dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 20:00 PM Eastern on July 8th. One Gode Chain token can currently be purchased for about $0.0025 or 0.00000008 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last week, Gode Chain has traded down 8% against the US dollar. Gode Chain has a total market capitalization of $148.51 million and approximately $126,041.74 worth of Gode Chain was traded on exchanges in the last day. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last day: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded up 0.

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Operators of a metal recycling company who refused EPA officers their legal right to enter its site has been fined, ordered to pay costs and do training. Norstar Recycling Pty Ltd, will pay $2,000 in fines, $2,000 in costs and must publish an adverse publicity notice in a major newspaper following the decision in Heidelberg Magistrates Court on 6 July 2023. Other orders made by the court also include for training of the company's staff and directors to better understand their legal obligations. In December 2023, EPA officers attended the company's Reservoir site but were not permitted to enter, despite explaining their legal authority under the Environment Protection Act 2017.

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Pre-registration for the upcoming ‘Monster Hunter Now' is now open ahead of an expected launch this September.

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Weather, water restrictions and some needed remediation work are being blamed for the new Glenmore athletic park running behind schedule.

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MANILA, Philippines — A bill creating the National Land Use Act that would ensure appropriate usage of natural resources was approved by the House of Representatives on third and final reading on Monday. House Bill (HB) No. 8162 was approved after 262 lawmakers voted in favor of the bill, while three voted against the same. There were no abstentions. Lawmakers have called for the passage of a detailed National Land Use Act or NALUA as the current land use policies in the country have been decentralized — with local governments having no exact guide as to how land should be utilized.

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