The Philippine Navy (PN) said Friday, FEb. 17, that it has intercepted an oil tanker which was carrying 847,000 liters of undocumented fuel with an estimated value of P50.8 million off Corregidor Island. IMG-1bcd2e5b6f47dbe59de113064c951fe6-V Lt. Regeil Gatarin, spokesperson of the Naval Forces...
Vilma Santos couldn't help but feel emotional when asked recently about her son, actor-TV host Luis Manzano, who is embroiled in a legal tussle. In an interview on "Fast Talk With Boy Abunda," the 69-year-old seasoned actress admitted it's "not easy" for her to see her son go through such. Then she...
Shell Fuels Scientist for Asia Pacific Andreas Schaefer demonstrates how the new and improved Shell V-Power has been developed to work even more effectively even in challenging conditions Powerful cleaning agents remove deposits to restore engine performance Shell has launched its new V-Power fuel...
Agents of the Customs Intelligence and Investigation Service (CIIS) of the Bureau of Customs (BOC) intercepted on Tuesday, Feb. 7, a crude oil tanker loaded with a huge volume of fuel believed to have skipped necessary documentation for duties and taxes of the government. BOC Commissioner Yogi...
Jonathon Simmons proved to be a man of his words. Jonathon Simmons leaves a lasting impression in his short but fruitful stint with NLEX. (PBA Images) Promised to give NLEX a perfect record before leaving, the prolific reinforcement made sure to deliver a performance to remember and led his team to...
Phoenix displayed poise down the stretch and slipped past NorthPort, 108-97, to finally barge into the win column of the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the PhilSports Arena on Thursday, Feb. 2. Jason Perkins shows the way for the Phoenix (PBA Images) Jason Perkins, RJ Jazul and Sean Manganti...
Sustainable in-car technology Buying brand new hybrid or electric vehicles aren’t the only ways to reduce your carbon footprint. These days, many new vehicles offer innovative ways to help you save fuel while driving as well as reduce carbon emissions. We go through some of these vehicle features...
A House leader has renewed his call for the automatic suspension of excise taxes on fuel amid the successive pump price hikes last month. (Ali Vicoy/ File photo/ MANILA BULLETIN) By way of House Bill (HB) No. 5176, Camarines Sur 2nd district Rep. LRay Villafuerte wants to make permanent the...
THE Jaslyn Stacy, one of two vessels suspected of smuggling fuel intercepted by the 112th Marine Company and Taganak police in Turtle Islands, Tawi-Tawi.(Westmincom photo) ZAMBOANGA CITY – Authorities apprehended two vessels suspected of smuggling 400,000 liters of fuel into the country...
State-owned National Power Corp. (NPC) is planning to distribute equally to 1.3 million household customers in off-grid areas whatever power interruptions it may encounter. NPC President Fernando Martin Y. Roxas indicated a scenario of “equal misery" or "unity" in the land of darkness if it fails...
Around 20,000 to 30,000 liters of diesel were seized from a cargo vessel and three boats that were caught in an alleged case of fuel pilferage at the Navotas Fish Port, the Philippine Coast Guard (PCG) disclosed Monday, Jan. 30. Photo: Philippine Coast Guard / PCG The PCG said that its personnel...
Import Jalen Hudson showed the way as TNT survived a tough Phoenix stand, 123-119, to begin its bid for redemption on the right foot in the 2023 PBA Governors’ Cup at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Wednesday, Jan. 25. Jalen Hudson shows the way for TNT. (PBA Images) Looking to bounce back from a...