Mamamayang Liberal (Ml) Party-list Rep. Leila de Lima has castigated China 's "entitled bully" posture , which has once again placed it at odds with the country’s position in the West Philippine Sea (WPS) amid talks of a joint energy exploration deal. This, as De Lima and her fellow members...
The Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD) said its cash assistance program for public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers has reached about 1.6 million beneficiaries nationwide, with nearly ₱8 billion already released as it completes final payouts scheduled across Metro Manila and nearby...
Motorists will need to brace for another round of over-a-peso fuel price hikes this week following the recent uptick in demand and the gradual easing of geopolitical tensions. According to the Department of Energy (DOE), gasoline will have a maximum price increase of up to ₱1.60 per liter, diesel...
Oil prices are projected to rise at a much slower pace next week than previously feared, tracking a late-week cooling in Asian refined product markets and the slight easing of geopolitical anxieties in the Middle East. Diesel retail prices are expected to increase by ₱0.40 to ₱0.60 per liter,...
Motorists face another round of fuel price increases next week, driven by persistent global supply disruptions and accelerating summer demand from the United States (US). Based on the first four days of trading under the Mean of Platts Singapore benchmark, retail diesel prices are projected to rise...
Today, despite a wealth of studies over the years on seed oils, people are suddenly questioning their safety and nutritional value. The simple reality is that it is widely accepted by health care providers and scientific experts that seed oils are high in unsaturated fats or “good” fats as well...
DAVAO CITY – Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) interim Chief Minister Abdulraof Macacua has placed the region under a state of calamity due to the impact of the dry spell and global oil crisis. Macacua signed Proclamation No. 2 dated May 14 but released to the public on May...
President Marcos plans to propose to Japanese officials during his upcoming state visit the exploration of alternative sources of petroleum products, noting that the impacts of the conflict in the Middle East should not be repeated if another crisis arises in the future. Asked during a roundtable...
Motorists will need to ease up on the gas pedal as gasoline and diesel prices are expected to increase this week amid renewed geopolitical tensions. The Department of Energy (DOE) reported that gasoline prices will increase by ₱1.21 per liter, while diesel will go up by ₱2.82 per liter....
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia (AP) — Malaysia ’s maritime agency says Iranian-linked tankers are exploiting “jurisdictional gaps” to conduct ship-to-ship transfers of sanctioned oil near its waters, rejecting allegations that authorities ignored a long-running trade allowing Iran to evade U.S....
The conflict in Iran continues, and while recent negotiations and a ceasefire offer a glimmer of light at the end of the tunnel, the future remains uncertain. When crises drag on, it’s easy to feel as though the chaos will last forever. We find ourselves asking: When will this end? While we...
Gasoline prices will increase for the third straight week starting Tuesday, May 12, while diesel prices will continue to decline. Based on the prescribed adjustments of the Department of Energy (DOE), gasoline prices will rise by ₱0.47 per liter, while diesel prices will see a ₱9.57-per-liter...
