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Good day. Here are the stories for The Manila Times for Tuesday, March 19, 2024.
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Press Release - Poe on looming water interruption
The possible water interruption if MWSS decreases water pressure gives a sense of déjà vu.
Oxfam says Israel 'deliberately' blocking aid to Gaza
LONDON, United Kingdom — Anti-poverty charity Oxfam on Monday accused Israel of intentionally preventing the delivery of aid into Gaza during its war with Hamas, in violation of international humanitarian law.
Maynilad replaces 143 km of old pipes in 2023
MANILA, Philippines — West Zone concessionaire Maynilad Water Services Inc. (Maynilad) completed in 2023 the replacement of 143 kilometers of old, leaky pipes, thus improving water pressure and service reliability for its customers.
Press Release - Villar thanks PBBM for giving 'new life' to the salt industry
The dying salt industry will finally breathe new life after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed into law Republic Act No 11985 (An Act Strengthening and Revitalizing the Salt Industry in the Philippines, Appropriating Funds Thereof), said Senator Cynthia A. Villar. The senator, principal sponsor of the bill, said this is a "welcome development" and "we thank President Marcos" for this opportunity and huge help to revive the country's salt industry. She said this is also a 'prayer heard' for the sector's workers and stakeholders who have been appealing to revitalize the salt industry. Furthermore, she said all coastal communities will be able to again produce salt.
Japan suspends Fukushima water release after quake as precaution
TOKYO, Japan — The release of wastewater from Japan's stricken Fukushima nuclear plant was suspended on Friday following an earthquake, its operator said while stressing that the move was precautionary.
Taiwan, China in joint search for two missing fishermen
TAIPEI, Taiwan — Taiwan and China are carrying out a joint search-and-rescue mission for two missing crew members after a Chinese fishing boat capsized Thursday near an outlying Taiwanese island, killing two, Taipei's coast guard said.
Calabarzon LTO chief in hot water
MORE complaints have been filed before the Office of the President against the chief of the Land Transportation Office (LTO) in Calabarzon (Cavite, Laguna, Batangas, Rizal and Quezon) for alleged extortion.