Operatives of the Criminal Investigation and Detection Group (CIDG) seized more than P62 million worth of petroleum products allegedly being use for retail during a raid in Batangas City. CIDG director Maj. Gen. Robert Alexander Morico II said such a modus is illegal and this was the reason why...
BJ Johnson exploded for 34 points as Phoenix pulled the rug from under Group B favorite Magnolia, 98-86, to kickstart its campaign in the PBA Season 50 Governors’ Cup at the Ynares Center in Montalban on Saturday, July 11. The Fuel Masters import spearheaded a strong middle quarters performance...
Saudi Aramco is set to launch its own branded retail fuel stations in the Philippines, marking the global oil giant’s direct return to the country’s downstream consumer market after a 17-year absence. An official “Aramco Stations Philippines” social media page surfaced recently, issuing...
Today’s piece is a reflection on the fuel marking program (FMP), a topic that is the current buzz in business circles and one close to my heart as a chemist by education and a nosy journalist by profession. That’s right, Virginia, I’m joining the fray. I will try to go deep into the...
Motorists may need to shop around for the oil companies offering the lowest price adjustments this week, as the Department of Energy (DOE) announced a wide range of price movements for the end of June. Effective Tuesday, June 30, gasoline prices are expected to either decline by as much as ₱0.10...
This week’s substantial oil price rollbacks may be short-lived, as gasoline and diesel prices are expected to either flatten or rise by as much as ₱1 next week. Based on four days of trading in Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS), diesel prices may either decrease by up to ₱0.70 per liter or...
Following the initial peace talks in the Middle East last week, petroleum products are set to post substantial price rollbacks across gasoline, diesel, and kerosene. Effective Tuesday, June 23, the Department of Energy (DOE) has prescribed a range of oil price adjustments to be implemented by oil...
A total of 235 tricycle drivers in Barangay Sta. Cruz, Makati City received fuel subsidy vouchers from the city government on Thursday, June 18, to help ease the impact of rising fuel prices. Mayor Nancy Binay led the distribution of the vouchers to members of the KYTODA, SCTATODA, and ZAVTODA...
A police officer from the Southern Police District (SPD) earned commendation after going beyond his duty to assist a stranded motorist in Pasay City. Patrolman Jefferson N. Alinsunurin of the District Mobile Force Battalion (DMFB) was on Civil Disturbance Management (CDM) duty along J.W. Diokno...
Petroleum prices may return to normal within six months to one year as the United States (US) and Iran move closer to a deal that could end the war in the Middle East, according to the Department of Energy (DOE). Energy Secretary Sharon Garin announced on Monday, June 15, a maximum price rollback...
The Department of Finance (DOF) has begun negotiations with Switzerland-based SICPA SA for a proposed ₱13.44-billion fuel marking program extension beyond the expiration of the current contract in mid-2026, ensuring the continuation of a key anti-smuggling initiative that has been in place since...
A congressman from a renewable energy (RE) hub in the Philippines has expressed high hopes for the House-passed KALINGA bill--a crisis response measure that stemmed from the fuel price crisis. Camarines Sur 5th district Rep. Migz Villafuerte said that House Bill (HB) No. 9305, or the...
