The progress of many economies on their energy transition agendas will weaken demand growth for oil commodities in the years ahead, according to Paris-based global think tank International Energy Agency. But while oil consumption will be on decline, there are projections that oil production on...
Motorists will have a punishing drive to the gas pumps this week as the price of all fuel commodities will be on significant uptick, based on the pricing advisories of the oil companies. As announced by the industry players, there will be hefty price hike of P1.75 per liter for diesel products;...
The government has approved the financing of ¥64.38 billion or P24.57 billion for the design, construction, and delivery of five units of 97-meter multi-role response vessels from Japan. Department of Finance (DOF) Secretary Ralph G. Recto and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) Chief...
In the world of greenhouse gas emissions, carbon dioxide gets most of the blame. But tiny organisms that flourish in the world’s farm fields emit a far more potent gas, nitrous oxide, and scientists have long sought a way to address it. Now some researchers think they’ve found a bacteria...
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will support the Government Service Insurance System (GSIS) in expanding the pension fund’s insurance business. In a statement, GSIS announced signing a new technical agreement with JICA as part of the Japanese government's recently launched...
A Senate panel has released from detention Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent Jonathan Morales and former National Police Commission (Napolcom) employee Eric "Pikoy" Santiago who were both cited in contempt for lying. The two were released ahead of Congress’ sine die adjournment on...
The heightened interest of the Philippines on nuclear energy as part of its long-term energy solution has so far been whipping up the curiosity of neighbors in the Southeast Asian region to also weigh in this technology into their energy mix. During the Indo-Pacific Business Forum, Energy Secretary...
Did you know mangroves absorb and store around four times more carbon than most tropical forests? A study in Nature Geoscience journal examined the carbon content of 25 mangrove forests across the Indo-Pacific region. It found that, per hectare, mangrove forests can store up to four times...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa (Senate Social Media Unit) For the record, Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa said he doesn’t have any hidden agenda in leading the Senate investigation into the alleged leaked documents from the Philippine Drug...
Senate President Juan Miguel "Migz" Zubiri called out the former Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA) agent who according to him, spouted what appears to be "hearsay evidence" during a Senate panel hearing. Zubiri mentioned this in a press conference on Tuesday, May 7, after monitoring the...
Actress Maricel Soriano admitted that she formerly owned the condominium unit which was the subject of a supposed anti-illegal drug operation back in 2012 by the Philippine Drug Enforcement Agency (PDEA). (Photo from the Office of Senator Ronald "Bato" Dela Rosa) She disclosed this on...
Senator Ronald “Bato” dela Rosa, chairperson of the Senate Committee on Public Order and Dangerous Drugs (Senate PRIB) House Deputy Speaker and Quezon 2nd district Rep. David "Jay-jay" Suarez has told the Senate to shift its focus to urgent...
