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LIST: Tree cover loss in Cebu per area
CEBU CITY, Philippines – Since 2001, Cebu, home to over 5 million people and the largest economic hub outside the capital Manila, has lost thousands of hectares of tree cover. At least 10.1 kilo-hectare, or around 10,100 hectares of tree cover in Cebu, were depleted in a span of 20 years, data from Global Forest.....»»
‘No reason for pork price surge in Visayas, Mindanao’
There is no reason for the spike in retail prices of pork in the Visayas and Mindanao, as the prevailing live weight cost is only P180 per kilo, farmers’ group Samahang Industriya ng Agrikultura said over the weekend......»»
Wholesale price of tomatoes soar
Two months after the reported dumping of tomatoes, the wholesale price of the produce at the Nueva Vizcaya Agricultural Terminal has soared to P70 per kilo due to shortage......»»
Onion prices plunge; DA suspends imports
The Department of Agriculture has ordered the suspension of onion imports as the farmgate price of white onions went down to P18 per kilo amid the flooding of imported bulbs......»»
Forced out of their homes by rains and landslide, evacuees await help in Barangay Elizalde
MACO, Davao de Oro (MindaNews / 12 February)—At least 35 families occupying a still unfinished evacuation center in Patagan, Barangay Elizalde are hoping relief agencies will come as their ration of half a kilo of rice each is fast running out. The Provincial Social Welfare and Development Office (PSWDO) listed 11 evacuation centers in Maco […].....»»
PRC to licensure examinees: Only 1 non-programmable calculator per examinee allowed
PRC to licensure examinees: Only 1 non-programmable calculator per examinee allowed.....»»
‘Problematic power generation doubled electricity cost’
From P6 to P7 per kilowatt-hour, the cost of electricity has doubled to P11 per kwh due to problematic power generation, according to Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian......»»
OceanaGold IPO price set
OceanaGold Inc. , the operator of Didipio gold and copper mine in Nueva Vizcaya, pegged its initial public offering price at P13.33 per share, more than a fifth lower than its earlier announced maximum price of P17.28 per share......»»
Chinese economy to moderate in 2024: ADB
Manila [Philippines], April 12 (ANI): The Chinese economy is forecast to grow 4.8 per cent in 2024, amid a recovery of household consumption, ongoing property market adjustment, and weak external demand, according to the latest report published by the Asian Development Bank (ADB). The growth in the Asian economy is projected to moderate from a 5.2 per cent expansion last year. An uncertain external macroeconomic environme.....»»
‘Taal Volcano emits 10,796 tons of gas per day’
Sulfur dioxide emission from Taal Volcano in Batangas remains high at 10,796 tons per day, according to the Philippine Institute of Volcanology and Seismology......»»
Gas prices up; diesel, LPG down today
In separate advisories, oil companies will implement a mixed adjustment as fuel products increased by P0.45 per liter for gasoline, while diesel and kerosene decreased by P0.60 and P1.05 per liter, respectively......»»
Philippines among top e-waste producers in SEA
Electronic waste in the Philippines increased after the country generated 4.7 kilos per capita in 2022 from 3.9 kilos per capita in 2019, according to environmental group BAN Toxics......»»
ADB approves USD 100 mln loan to support small and medium-sized enterprises in Sri Lanka
Manila [Philippines], March 19 (ANI): The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a USD 100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change. SMEs play a critical role in Sri Lanka's economy, contributing 52 per cent to the country's gross domestic product and employ 45 per c.....»»
Residential electricity rate up by P0.13 for March – April billing
Visayan Electric residential consumers will experience an increase of P0.13 per kWh in their March – April billing. The hike, which is caused by an increase in the transmission charges imposed by the National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP), brings the total electricity rate from P11.25 per kWh of the previous month to P11.38.....»»
Fuel price cut expected this week
Fuel prices are expected to decrease slightly again following a minimal downward price adjustment previously, according to industry sources. In an advisory over the weekend, Unioil said the price of diesel might go down by 20 to 30 centavos per liter and gasoline by 30 to 50 centavos per liter. ALSO READ: Fuel prices rise.....»»
LPG price up; mixed adjustments for gasoline, diesel
Solane and Petron have increased their liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) prices by P0.27 per kilogram and P0.30 per kg VAT-inclusive, respectively. .....»»
‘The P100 plus per day minimum wage rate?’
The big issue on labor policies in the country today is the plan to enact a law to increase the existing minimum wage by P100 per day......»»
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 […].....»»
Fuel prices going up again today
In separate advisories, oil companies announced prices would increase by P0.75 per liter for gasoline and P1.50 per liter for diesel......»»
Rs 4.94 lakh crore DRDO-developed weapon systems in Indian defence forces, says DRDO chief
By Ajit DubeyNew Delhi [India], January 25 (ANI): Defence Research and Development Organisation chairman, Dr Samir V Kamat on Thursday said that nearly Rs 4.94 lakh crores worth of DRDO-developed products have either been inducted or have received the Acceptance of Necessity (AoN) from the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC). In an interview with ANI, the chief of DRDO said that over 60 per cent to 70 per cent of the induct.....»»