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Three women enjoy the water cascading from the Wawa dam in Rodriguez, Rizal, as the country awaits the official declaration of the start of the dry season. The Philippines marks on Friday World Water Day, which this year is focused on the importance of freshwater resources. PHOTO BY RUY
L. MARTINEZ