Wilcon Depot, the Philippines' leading home improvement and construction supply retailer, offers a wide range of home products. Starting out with home improvement, whether it's just furniture shopping or a full-on renovation, can be difficult. There's a lot to consider, and navigating all of the bumps in the road can be difficult, but having the right guidance can make the journey much easier. With a total of 86 stores nationwide, Wilcon Depot provides its customers access to a wide range of products from Tiles, Sanitarywares, Plumbing, Furniture, Home Interior, Building Materials, Hardware, Automotive, and Electrical Appliances, as well as other DIY items.

https://business.inquirer.net/395753/delivering-essentials-for-well-designed-spaces

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KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 13 — The current disruptions and delays in the KTM Komuter service are due to upgrading of systems and infrastructure under the Klang Valley Double Tracking (KDVT) Phase One and Two projects. KTMB chief corporate officer Mohamed Suhaimi Yaacob said the upgrading works are taking a long time because train services are still running. ' ...when it (upgrading works and train services) is done simultaneously, it definitely impacts the scheduling, even forcing the cancellation of some services, but we always reschedule another one.

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Joystick ( JOY ) traded 4.7% lower against the US dollar during the 1-day period ending at 18:00 PM E.T. on May 22nd. Joystick has a market cap of $9.24 million and $6,520.82 worth of Joystick was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Joystick token can now be purchased for $0.0451 or 0.00000168 BTC on popular exchanges. In the last seven days, Joystick has traded up 8.1% against the US dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: Toncoin (TON) traded up 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/05/22/joystick-joy-trading-8-1-higher-over-last-week.html

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Florence Pugh poses for photographers at the photo call for the film 'Oppenheimer' on Wednesday, July 12, 2023 in London. (Vianney Le Caer/Invision/AP)

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FILE - FILE - A bison lies down on the ground in front of the Old Faithful geyser in Yellowstone National Park, Wyo., on June 22, 2022. An Arizona woman who was gored by a bison in Yellowstone on Monday, July 17, 2023, has said 'yes' to her boyfriend's hospital proposal. Chris Whitehill said he had planned to propose to Amber Harris in the park. (AP Photo/Matthew Brown, File) JUNE 22, 2022, FILE PHOTO

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Negotiations between school bus drivers and the school board in Charles County are at a standstill less than a week before students head back to the class putting pick up and drop off schedules in jeopardy.

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MANILA, Philippines — When the heat is on, water is in high demand. Following the official declaration of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) on the warmer and drier season ahead, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. recently admitted that the Philippines is experiencing a water crisis. Rising to the challenge, Manila Water – Metro Manila's East Zone concessionaire – assures its customers that it will continue to provide uninterrupted, 24/7 water services as part of its commitment to deliver world-class services tailored to the needs of the communities it serves.

https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1761428/manila-water-gears-up-for-looming-el-nino-to-ensure-24-7-water-supply

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Manifold Finance ( FOLD ) traded down 2.2% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 0:00 AM Eastern on June 16th. Manifold Finance has a total market cap of $133.07 million and approximately $447,654.76 worth of Manifold Finance was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Manifold Finance token can now be bought for $11.76 or 0.00044719 BTC on popular cryptocurrency exchanges. During the last week, Manifold Finance has traded down 20.1% against the dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded down 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/06/16/manifold-finance-fold-trading-down-20-1-over-last-7-days.html

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An ailing beluga whale that strayed into France’s Seine river was put down by vets yesterday after a last-ditch rescue attempt failed because of its rapidly

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Shanghai has seen a surge in consumption during the five-day May Day holiday, as various entertainment, cultural and promotional activities attracted large numbers of visitors and shoppers. The city's holiday economy received a significant boost, with the launch of the 2023 International Consumption Season, and the fourth Shanghai on the first day of the holiday. According to data from the city's Consumer Market Big Data Laboratory, during the five-day holiday period from April 28 to May 2, the offline consumption payment amount in the city reached 343.

https://www.shine.cn/biz/economy/2305034403/

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DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale lifted its position in shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. ( NYSE:CMG – Free Report ) by 6.5% in the second quarter, according to its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The fund owned 9,267 shares of the restaurant operator's stock after buying an additional 564 shares during the period. DekaBank Deutsche Girozentrale's holdings in Chipotle Mexican Grill were worth $19,538,000 as of its most recent filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/10/08/chipotle-mexican-grill-inc-nysecmg-shares-acquired-by-dekabank-deutsche-girozentrale.html

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong'Marcos Jr. ordered the Department of Agriculture (DA) to look at the possibility of using silos ( large storage structure that can hold bulk food products, including grains) for a 30-day buffer supply of rice and corn in the Philippines, Malacañang announced on Friday. The President, who concurrently serves as the DA secretary, issued the order following a meeting with the Private Sector Advisory Council (PSAC). PSAC recommended to Marcos Jr. that nationwide 'mother-daughter' stations or a transport system wherein a central hub of food produce (mother) provides accessible stocks for smaller storages scattered strategically in the area (daughters).

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PM-Caribbean trip PM to leave for Trinidad and Tobago for summit of Caribbean nations SEOUL, July 2 (Yonhap) -- Prime Minister Han Duck-soo was to leave for the Caribbean nation of Trinidad and Tobago on Sunday for an annual summit of Caribbean countries on a weeklong trip that will also take him to Panama. Han is scheduled to attend the annual conference of the Caribbean Community (CARICOM) slated for Monday to Wednesday, where he plans to underscore Seoul's commitment to strengthening cooperation with the countries and ask for their support for South Korea's bid to bring the 2030 World Expo to the city of Busan.

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MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand 'Bongbong' Marcos Jr. on Monday led the commemoration of the Fall of Bataan, saying that even though the Filipinos lost the battle, it 'marked the beginning of the Filipinos' resurgence as a fighting force.' He issued the remark during the 81st Anniversary of the 'Araw ng Kagitingan' or Day of Valor, at the Mt. Samat National Shrine in Pilar, Bataan. 'Many dismiss the commemoration of the Bataan Siege as ill-advised simply because it had ended in the most agonizing defeat.

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We've drafted precinct plans for each Bayside suburb to guide local tree planting and greening, prioritising the areas that need it most. Precinct plans have been prepared for each Bayside suburb as a key action of our Urban Forest Strategy , which aims to deliver urgent, meaningful action on climate change and enhance and protect our living environment. Creating tailored plans to meet the individual challenges and opportunities of each suburb will play an important role in achieving the Bayside Urban Forest Strategy's overarching goal of increasing Bayside's urban tree canopy cover from 16% to 30% by 2040.

https://www.miragenews.com/growing-diverse-and-resilient-urban-forest-1093538/

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Kujira ( KUJI ) traded 9.3% higher against the U.S. dollar during the twenty-four hour period ending at 15:00 PM E.T. on April 2nd. Kujira has a market cap of $52.90 million and $237,429.41 worth of Kujira was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Kujira coin can now be bought for $0.49 or 0.00001729 BTC on major exchanges. During the last seven days, Kujira has traded up 14% against the U.S. dollar. Here is how similar cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 1.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/02/kujira-trading-14-higher-this-week-kuji.html

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Bryan Leong Xin Ren (File pix) From Vikneswaran Raman HANGZHOU, Sept 25 (Bernama) -- It was not a dream Asian Games debut for swimmer Bryan Leong Xin Ren in the men's 50m freestyle event today, but the multiple national record holder hopes to improvise his performance in upcoming events. Bryan missed the finals after finished ranked 19th among 42 swimmers in the heats after clocking 23.55 seconds (s) at the Aquatic Sports Arena, compared to his national record of 23.07s. bootstrap slideshow The 20-year-old swimmer, who also holds the national records in the 50m and 100m butterfly events with times of 24.

https://www.bernama.com/en/sports/news.php?id=2228837

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The Minns Labor Government has identified $1.4 billion in savings to fund historic teachers wage increases by cutting bureaucratic waste within the Department of Education. The first Minns Labor Government budget will end the former government's Local Schools, Local Decisions policy. The savings needed to fund wage increases above the centrally-funded 4.5 per cent this financial year and properly recognise the value of teachers' work will be met by removing waste and duplication and will instead get some of the state's most experienced teachers back in front of students.

https://www.miragenews.com/nsw-labor-unlocks-1-4b-for-historic-teacher-pay-1084952/

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