Bangsamoro dangles coal, oil investments
The Department of Energy is bidding out four pre-determined areas or coal and petroleum exploration in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (B.....»»
ACEN, Rockefeller Foundation eye first coal-to-clean energy initiative
The first coal to clean credit initiative pilot project could save up to 19 million tons of carbon emissions through the decommissioning of a coal plant, ACEN Corp. and the Rockefeller Foundation said......»»
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu
Envi group raises concern over Aboitiz coal expansion in Cebu.....»»
Biz Leaders Welcome Coal-Fired Power Plant Expansion in Toledo City to Prevent Outages
Business stakeholders in Cebu welcomed the expansion project of a coal-fired power plant in Toledo City as a way to prevent outages that happened in Aklan early this year. They said that concerns about the environment will be “outweighed” by the economic benefits that will come with more power supply considering the dwindling reserves in […].....»»
Early retirement of coal plants to significantly cut CO2 emissions
The early retirement of coal supply agreements in the Philippines is expected to significantly reduce carbon dioxide emissions, aligning the country with the objectives of the Paris Agreement......»»
Bangsamoro official demands apology for ‘misappropriation’ of Bangsamoro culture in Sinulog
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 13 January) – The head of the Bangsamoro Commission for the Preservation of Cultural Heritage (BCPCH) issued a statement Saturday demanding a public apology from the contingent that presented Bangsamoro traditional dances depicted as Muslim in the Sinulog Festival of Cebu City, an event dedicated to the Santo Nino. BCPCH Commissioner […].....»»
NEWS BRIEFS | 27 February 2024
Energy exploration in BARMM opened for bidding The Department of Energy has opened four areas in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao for exploration, development, and production of indigenous energy sources. Energy Undersecretary Alessandro Sales said coal exploration marked as “PDA-BC-1” covering 14,856 hectares in Kapai and Tagoloan towns in Lanao del Sur is […].....»»
Oil price hike set on April 9
Oil firms will observe an increase in oil prices in the second week of April......»»
Mixed adjustments in oil prices set before Holy Week
Oil firms will implement mixed adjustments in oil prices on Tuesday, ahead of Holy Week. .....»»
Oil price cut set on March 12
Oil firms will implement a decrease in oil prices on March 12......»»
Oil prices to go down on March 12
Oil firms will observe a decrease in oil prices on March 12......»»
Mindoro MPAs still exceed grease limits nearly a year after oil spill — study
Residents and environmental advocates renewed their call for accountability and legal protection for the Verde Island Passage as oil and grease levels remained high in several protected areas a year after the oil spill in Oriental Mindoro......»»
Oil price hike expected on February 20
After last week’s price rollback, another oil price hike is expected to be implemented by oil firms next week......»»
Oil Prices Set to Drop After 5 Weeks of Increases
Oil companies to reduce fuel prices on Tuesday, following five consecutive weeks of price increases. Oil prices in Caltex, Cleanfuel, Jetti, Petro Gazz, Seaoil, and Shell are expected to roll back to PHP 0.60 per liter of gasoline and PHP 0.10 per liter of diesel. Meanwhile, Caltex, Seaoil, and Shell are also set to lower […].....»»
Oil price rollback expected next week
Lower pump prices for petroleum products are expected next week, with the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau assistant director Rodela Romero estimating an oil price decrease of around P1 to P1.20 per liter for gasoline, P0.40 to P0.60 per liter for diesel, and P0.45 to P0.65 per liter for kerosene......»»
5th oil price hike set February 6
Oil firms will implement an oil price hike for the fifth straight week......»»
Another oil price hike set on January 16
Oil firms will observe an oil price increase in the third week of January......»»
The Daily Guardian: Competitive Battle for Market Share Arises as U.S. Oil Production Soars
Title: Saudi Arabia Struggles to Stabilize Oil Prices Amid Rising US Production In a bid to support oil prices, Saudi Arabia and its OPEC+ allies.....»»
Camp John Hay Invitational dangles car, golf cart for participants
Participants of Camp John Hay Golf Club’s Invitational member-guests tournament will have a great time to beat the Summer heat as they go for fabulous prizes for hole-in-one starting Friday......»»
Constitutionality of Bangsamoro Local Government Code challenged at SC
COTABATO CITY (MindaNews / 01 March) — Three governors from the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao filed this week a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the constitutionality of the recently passed Bangsamoro Local Government Code (BLGC). Governor Abdusakur Tan of Sulu, Governor Mamintal Adiong of Lanao del Sur and Governor Bai Mariam Mangudadatu […].....»»
Marcos to the Bangsamoro: show the world the May 2025 polls will be peaceful and credible
DAVAO CITY (MindaNews / 09 February) – “Giving the vote to the people to choose their leaders is the logical succession, evolution, to the grant of self-rule to your land,” President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said as he urged Bangsamoro leaders to “show the world” that the first election of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim […].....»»