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Manila Water Income Drops 5% Amid Rising Costs, Investments Continue
Manila Water's net income for the first nine months of the year fell 5% to P11.995 billion due to increased interest expenses and depreciation. Despite a 30% rise in revenues, higher costs impacted earnings. The company continues to invest P11.7 billion in capital expenditures for El Niño preparedness and business expansion.
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