MANILA, Philippines – Party-list group Bayan Muna on Thursday urged the Supreme Court (SC) to order Maynilad and Manila Water to refund their consumers. This was because the water concessionaires had supposedly illegally passed on to the customers the responsibility of paying corporate income taxes. In a motion for partial reconsideration, Bayan Muna asked SC to direct the two companies to 'account all corporate income taxes of Maynilad and Manila Water that it allowed to be included in fixing applicable water rates from years 2002 up to 2012.

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Moscow, Russia: Russia on Saturday (Sunday in Manila) announced the tit-for-tat expulsion of over 20 German diplomats following the "mass" removal of Russian embassy staff from the country and accused Berlin of destroying ties. Foreign ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told state-run television Zvezda "more than 20" German diplomats would have to leave. Her statement came shortly after the ministry denounced "another mass expulsion of employees of Russian diplomatic missions in Germany." The German foreign ministry said it took note of the Russian statements.

https://www.manilatimes.net/2023/04/24/news/world/moscow-expels-over-20-german-diplomats-in-tit-for-tat-move/1888330

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AUSTRALIA-SYDNEY-FESTIVAL OF THE WINDS(230910) -- SYDNEY, Sept. 10, 2023 (Xinhua) -- People fly kites at Bondi Beach in Sydney, Australia, Sept. 10, 2023. Kite lovers flocked to Sydney's famous Bondi Beach on Sunday for Australia's annual kite festival, the Festival of the Winds. (Photo by Hu Jingchen/Xinhua)

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Israel halts exports through Kerem Shalom crossing in GazaPalestinian trucks drive at Karm Abu Salem 'Kerem Shalom' crossing, the main passage point for goods, in Rafah town, southern Gaza Strip, 06 September 2023. Israeli Defense Ministry on 04 September said exports through the Kerem Shalom crossing will be halted until further notice, saying authorities had foiled an attempt to smuggle explosive materials in a shipment from the Gaza Strip. EPA/MOHAMMED SABER

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Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) shared today it has broadened its portfolio of respiratory vaccines recommended by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC) Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) following a favorable vote for ABRYSVO™ [Respiratory Syncytial Virus Vaccine], the company's bivalent RSV prefusion F (RSVpreF) vaccine, as a maternal immunization. This is the first-ever fall in which eligible individuals can receive Pfizer vaccines to help protect against RSV, COVID-19, and pneumococcal pneumonia.

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assembly speaker-Fukushima Alternatives for Fukushima wastewater disposal needed if concerns remain: Nat'l Assembly speaker SEOUL, July 4 (Yonhap) -- The international community should take its time and consider alternatives to dumping the Fukushima wastewater into the ocean, if a safety review from the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) doesn't alleviate people's concerns, National Assembly Speaker Kim Jin-pyo said Tuesday. Kim made the suggestion in a press conference to mark his first year in office as South Korea awaits a report from the U.

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Five people died in a plane crash in Chrcynno, north of WarsawPolice at the site of a plane crash in Chrcynno north of Warsaw, Poland, 17 July 2023. A cessna plane landing in bad weather hit a hangar, in which a group of people took shelter. Firefighters department reported that 5 people died among the 14 people on the site of the accident, with another 8 more injured. EPA/Leszek Szymanski POLAND OUT

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SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico (AP) — British officials announced Friday that they seized more than 880 pounds (400 kilograms) of cocaine from a boat in Caribb...

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Five people will face court today after an aggravated robbery at a Pokeno liquor shop last night. Police responded to the Market Road store after 6pm, where a group of masked offenders entered the store and stole alcohol. They were carrying a number of weapons including a pistol, shotgun and an axe. Counties Manukau South Area Commander, Inspector Joe Hunter says Police responded immediately to the area. "The five masked offenders initially fled in a vehicle which they abandoned nearby. "As our staff arrived into the area, they sited another vehicle driving at high speed and continuing south on State Highway One.

https://www.miragenews.com/nz-police-arrest-suspects-recover-loot-from-1057386/

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Rocket Pool ( RPL ) traded down 3.1% against the dollar during the 1-day period ending at 12:00 PM ET on March 4th. Rocket Pool has a market cap of $766.66 million and $9.76 million worth of Rocket Pool was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One Rocket Pool token can currently be purchased for about $39.96 or 0.00178845 BTC on popular exchanges. During the last seven days, Rocket Pool has traded down 15.8% against the dollar. Here is how related cryptocurrencies have performed during the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/04/rocket-pool-price-down-15-8-over-last-week-rpl.html

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Shop Health Coaching Classes Integrative Health High blood sugar is increasingly common among adults in the United States. In fact, 37.3 million people have diabetes —that's 1 out of 10 people. This number more than doubles for individuals 18 and older who are prediabetic. Unfortunately, many of these cases are going undetected. The best A1C home tests can help detect blood sugar imbalances to prevent further health issues. Spencer Kroll , a cholesterol management and lipid specialist, recommends that anyone at risk of diabetes or other blood sugar problems should check their A1C levels every three months.

https://www.mindbodygreen.com/articles/best-a1c-home-test

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Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund ( NYSE:JMM – Get Rating ) announced a monthly dividend on Friday, March 3rd, Wall Street Journal reports. Shareholders of record on Wednesday, March 15th will be paid a dividend of 0.0275 per share on Monday, April 3rd. This represents a $0.33 annualized dividend and a yield of 5.56%. The ex-dividend date is Tuesday, March 14th. Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund Price Performance Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund stock opened at $5.93 on Friday. Nuveen Multi-Market Income Fund has a 52 week low of $5.

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Despite repeated correction over the decades, some stubborn, ahistorical people cannot let go of 'Maynilad' with a 'd.' Promoting this mistake are the water concessionaire Maynilad and misguided folks in Manila City Hall. Like Quiapo, which got its name from 'kiapo,' the green water plant Pistia stratiotes, Manila also got its name from a water plant known as 'nila' (without a 'd'). Manuel Blanco's 'Flora de Filipinas' (1837) has an image of 'Ixora Manila Blanco' also known under the complicated scientific name Scyphiphora hydrophylacea.

https://opinion.inquirer.net/166616/resisting-historical-change

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Thirty-two of Japan's 47 prefectures, or 68 percent, are considering the introduction of Level 4 self-driving buses -- vehicles fully automated under certain co...

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Oakworth Capital Inc. decreased its position in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF ( NYSEARCA:IVV – Get Rating ) by 0.5% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent Form 13F filing with the SEC. The firm owned 6,086 shares of the company's stock after selling 28 shares during the period. Oakworth Capital Inc.'s holdings in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF were worth $2,338,000 at the end of the most recent quarter. Other large investors have also recently modified their holdings of the company. MinichMacGregor Wealth Management LLC acquired a new stake in iShares Core S&P 500 ETF during the 4th quarter worth about $26,000.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/23/oakworth-capital-inc-sells-28-shares-of-ishares-core-sp-500-etf-nysearcaivv.html

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SilverCrest Metals (CVE:SIL – Free Report) had its price objective upped by Stifel Nicolaus from C$12.75 to C$13.00 in a research note issued to investors on Thursday, BayStreet.CA reports. Separately, Raymond James lifted their target price on SilverCrest Metals from C$11.25 to C$11.75 in a research report on Friday, June 2nd. Get SilverCrest Metals alerts: SilverCrest Metals Trading Down 0.5 % CVE SIL opened at C$8.52 on Thursday. The company has a debt-to-equity ratio of 0.74, a current ratio of 5.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/07/15/stifel-nicolaus-boosts-silvercrest-metals-cvesil-price-target-to-c13-00.html

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HUNT ( HUNT ) traded up 0.8% against the US dollar during the 24-hour period ending at 18:00 PM ET on March 30th. HUNT has a total market cap of $77.34 million and approximately $19.99 million worth of HUNT was traded on exchanges in the last 24 hours. One HUNT token can currently be purchased for $0.39 or 0.00001383 BTC on exchanges. In the last week, HUNT has traded 0.4% higher against the US dollar. Here is how other cryptocurrencies have performed in the last 24 hours: KILT Protocol (KILT) traded 3% higher against the dollar and now trades at $0.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/03/30/hunt-achieves-self-reported-market-cap-of-77-34-million-hunt.html

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The short Irish film "Killiney Hill" is now available to stream for free on the Irish Film Institute's IFI Archive Player. This short amateur film shows a trip to Killiney Hill, Co Dublin, on a beautiful sunny day. The Obelisk stands proudly on the hilltop with views of the Wicklow Mountains in the distance. A boat trip takes us from Bullock Harbour past the beautiful Sorrento Terrace and towards Dalkey Island. "Killiney Hill" is part of the Irish Film Institute's Father Delany Collection .

https://www.irishcentral.com/culture/killiney-hill-irish-film-institute

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Anthony Davis continued his productive run with 30 points and a season-high 22 rebounds as the Los Angeles Lakers continued their late-season playoff push with a 112-103 victory over the visiting Memphis Grizzlies on Tuesday. Dennis Schroder, Rui Hachimura and Austin Reaves each scored 17 points as the Lakers improved to 5-2 since the All-Star break and to 3-2 since LeBron James was lost with a right foot tendon injury. D'Angelo Russell (ankle) and Mo Bamba (ankle) also were out for Los Angeles, which now sits in ninth place in the Western Conference.

https://sports.inquirer.net/499881/nba-anthony-davis-big-night-powers-lakers-past-grizzlies

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Bouchey Financial Group Ltd boosted its stake in Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF ( NYSEARCA:SCHD – Get Rating ) by 6,586.6% in the fourth quarter, according to the company in its most recent disclosure with the Securities & Exchange Commission. The institutional investor owned 559,803 shares of the company's stock after purchasing an additional 551,431 shares during the quarter. Schwab US Dividend Equity ETF comprises 6.1% of Bouchey Financial Group Ltd's investment portfolio, making the stock its 3rd biggest position.

https://www.dailypolitical.com/2023/04/02/bouchey-financial-group-ltd-buys-551431-shares-of-schwab-us-dividend-equity-etf-nysearcaschd.html

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