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‘Ban on e-bikes could worsen congestion’
Regulating electric vehicles like bicycles and tricycles or e-bikes and e-trikes could worsen road congestion in Metro Manila, a group promoting mobility and active transport warned. .....»»
Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say
“Instead of devoting our land and resources to the genuine development of the domestic agriculture, economy, and industries, ChaCha will allow more foreign-owned extractive industries, logging, ecotourism, real estate projects, expansion of agro-corporation plantations, and other business operations intended for profit-making." The post Chacha to worsen land dispossession and poverty, rights groups say appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Shell Pilipinas profit tumbles to P1.2 billion in 2023
The earnings of Shell Pilipinas Corp. plunged by 70.7 percent to P1.2 billion in 2023 from P4.1 billion in 2022 on the back of declining global fuel prices and elevated interest rates......»»
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 […].....»»
Metal sector shines with record output
Higher gold and nickel output buoyed the country’s metal production to a record level of P249 billion in 2023, offsetting contractions in other commodity output......»»
Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists
By JANESS ANN J. ELLAOBulatlat.com NEW YORK — Filipino-American activists here denounced ongoing attempts to change the Philippine Constitution as this may result in increased US military presence in the Philippines and worsen the geopolitical tension in the West Philippine Sea. In an interview with Bulatlat, Michelle Thiele of Gabriela-New York stressed that for US… The post Charter change could mean more US troops in the PHL – Fil-Am activists appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
Woman in Peru accused of cutting off partner’s penis
Lima, Peru —Peruvian authorities said Tuesday they were investigating a woman accused of cutting off her partner’s penis with a kitchen knife as he slept. “We are awaiting the results of the investigation to determine the motive and circumstances of the events,” Darinka Lossio, a prosecutor with the city of Chota in northern Peru, told AFP of the.....»»
Philippines urged to tighten emission standards to protect public health
The government should tighten “outdated” emission standards for sources of air pollution, including coal-fired power plants, to safeguard public health and the environment, a group said on Tuesday......»»
ACEN secures certification for WESM trading standards
ACEN, the Ayala Group’s listed energy platform, has received full compliance certification from Australian advisory firm Intelligent Energy System – the first among Philippine firms – for its adherence to the standards of the Wholesale Electricity Spot Market......»»
Public servants’ code of conduct, ethical standards
The Center for Global Best Practices will hold a special online training titled Code of Conduct and Ethical Standards for Public Officials and Employees to be held on Feb. 23 from 1:30 to 4:45 p.m. via Zoom......»»
‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition
“The amendments are unnecessary, not urgent, and could worsen the situation of the Filipino people. The process is also alarming since adding the provision ‘unless provided by law’ gives Congress the power to revise or even reverse the constitutional provisions through ordinary legislation." The post ‘Cha-cha lies in the power of the people, not politicians’ – coalition appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
With over 460 million children living in conflict, child protection systems must be strengthened, says UNODC Executive Director
In a world where "460 million children were living in contexts of conflict in 2022", child protection systems must be strengthened, said Ms. Ghada Waly, Executive Director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC), at a high-level conference at the European Parliament. At the Protection of Children in Armed Conflict conference in Brussels, organize.....»»
Philex net income drops on lower metal output
The earnings of Philex Mining Corp. plunged by 70 percent to more than P110 million in the first quarter as revenues fell due to lower metal output......»»
Factory output rises to 5-month high in February
Manufacturing output in February picked up at its fastest pace in five months, driven by the performance of electronic, food and chemical products, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Nickel Asia sees better ore output, slashes capex
Nickel Asia Corp expects better ore output this year, driven by the start of two new mine operations and the possible increase in global nickel prices......»»
Factory output growth picks up in January
The country’s factory output went up at a quicker pace in January from the previous month due mainly to the slower contraction in production of electronic products and beverages, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
Lower output cuts Philex profit
Pangilinan-led Philex Mining Corp. saw its 2023 core net income decline to P963 million year-on-year due to lower output and elevated operating costs and expenses......»»
Factory output growth slows sharply in 2023
The country’s manufacturing output expanded at a slower pace in 2023 as food, beverages and 12 other industry divisions registered declines, according to the Philippine Statistics Authority......»»
China’s military and government acquire Nvidia chips despite US ban
The sales by largely unknown Chinese suppliers highlight the difficulties Washington faces, despite its bans, in completely cutting off China's access to advanced US chips that could fuel breakthroughs in AI and sophisticated computers for its military.....»»
RLC, PRA partner to raise bar for retirement living
Robinsons Land Corp. has joined forces with the Philippine Retirement Authority to elevate retirement living in the country......»»