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......»»
DoubleDragon equity may exceed P100 billion this year
DoubleDragon Corp., the property developer chaired by tycoons Edgar “Injap” Sia II and Tony Tan Caktiong, expects to hit a new milestone this year as it looks to surpass P100 billion in total equity for the first time......»»
IT-BPM industry eyes 1.84 million jobs this year
The Information Technology and Business Process Management is targeting to exceed 1.84 million jobs this year......»»
Vehicle sales exceed 2023 target
Vehicle sales surpassed the industry’s target last year, registering a 21.9 percent growth amid sustained consumer demand and improved supply conditions......»»
CTTMO heightens 20-sec rule for PUVs
The City Transport and Traffic Management Office (CTTMO) in Davao City is intensifying the enforcement of the 20-second rule for public utility vehicles (PUVs) in loading/non-loading areas to alleviate traffic congestion during peak hours. CTTMO Head Dionisio Abude announced that 36 new traffic personnel will be assigned to monitor yellow boxes and ensure that PUVs, particularly jeepneys, do not exceed the 20-second limit in designated areas. Violators will be issued citation tickets for disregarding traffic signs, and those with expired or fake PUV IDs will face penalties. Additionally, the CTTMO is increasing efforts to curb illegally parked cars and urging drivers to keep intersections clear. These measures, along with the enforcement of the new speed limit policy, aim to promote safe and orderly traffic. Abude emphasized the importance of motorists' cooperation in respecting traffic rules and regulations for a disciplined and courteous driving environment......»»
Miracle rescue nearly 60 hours after Davao de Oro landslide
The rescue of a child on Friday nearly 60 hours after a landslide hit a gold-mining village in the southern Philippines has been hailed as a "miracle" after searchers had given up hope of finding anyone alive......»»
DOE backs emergency takeover of oil industry
The Department of Energy is ready to take over oil firms in case of a national emergency after the Supreme Court upheld its emergency takeover power......»»
Pump prices up on February 20
After last week’s oil price rollback, oil firms will implement another round of increase in pump prices this week. .....»»
Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»
El Niño to slash coconut oil exports
The El Niño phenomenon is seen pulling down the country’s coconut oil exports by a fifth in market year 2024-2025 to 900,000 metric tons, according to an international agency......»»
Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024
LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’ (OPEC) estimate for 2024. In remarks shared with delegates at a Wood Mac briefing on Wednesday during the.....»»
Beermen spill Painters for strong conference debut
The San Miguel Beermen started off its PBA Philippine Cup title defense on a high note, blowing away the freefalling Rain or Shine Elasto Painters, 109-97, Friday evening at the Smart Araneta Coliseum in Quezon City......»»
Gin Kings spill Fuel Masters for back-to-back wins
Barangay Ginebra waxed hot in the third quarter and ran away with their second straight win in the PBA Philippine Cup at the expense of the Phoenix Fuel Masters, 102-92, at the Smart Araneta Coliseum on Sunday......»»
USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years
USS Ronald Reagan leaves its Japan home port after nearly 9 years.....»»
Migz: Senate to study divorce bill
The Senate will study the divorce bill, which the House of Representatives passed on second reading on Wednesday......»»
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds
Sweltering heat across Asia was 45 times more likely because of climate change, study finds.....»»
DOTr seeks council endorsement for UMRT study
DOTr seeks council endorsement for UMRT study.....»»
MPUJ operators ask Cebu City to study SRP proposal further
MPUJ operators ask Cebu City to study SRP proposal further.....»»
Meralco proceeds on nuclear option
Manila Electric Co. will proceed on conducting a formal feasibility study for its development of micro modular reactors, a nuclear power system, following the completion of its pre-feasibility study......»»
Soriano: Understanding why family constitutions fail - a case study of Family B
Soriano: Understanding why family constitutions fail - a case study of Family B .....»»
Research Shows Exercise Reduces Stress in the Brain
A recent study has found that physical activity can significantly lower the risk of cardiovascular disease by reducing stress-related brain signaling. The study, which involved.....»»