The Department of Energy’s order to increase coco methyl ester blend in diesel fuel is expected to create additional markets for coconut farmers, biodiesel producers, and other stakeholders in the coconut industry. PHOTO BY MARK CAYABYAB/OS WIN GATCHALIAN

DOE mandates hike in coco methyl ester blend in diesel

THE Department of Energy (DOE) has ordered an increase in the coco methyl ester (CME) blend in diesel fuel starting October this year. In its...
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DOF eyes tapping ‘non-traditional’ revenue sources in 2024

THE Department of Finance (DOF) said it would tap other "non-traditional" sources to boost revenues this year as Secretary Ralph Recto remains firm against...
the Department of Trade and Industry will soon release a more detailed suggested retail price list to include the unit cost of goods — a move designed to deter “shrinkflation.” PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-BN NEWS

5 manufacturers agree to freeze prices of basic goods for 2 months

FIVE manufacturers of basic commodities have agreed to a voluntary price freeze for 60 days to help stabilize the prices of some items as...
Thousands of passengers were stranded at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport Terminal 3 in Pasay City in this January 1, 2023 photo, due to "technical issues" of the air traffic management system of the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. PNA FILE PHOTO BY AVITO DALAN

CAAP apologizes for latest system glitch; hopes issues fixed by Q3

The Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines (CAAP) has apologized for another system glitch that affected over 9,200 passengers and delayed and consequently canceled...
Energy Secretary Raphael Lotilla says rehabilitation works on power generation facilities have to be done “within a very limited period.” DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PHOTO

DOE wants power plants to have enough time to rest

THE Department of Energy (DOE) is considering giving power plants longer periods to conduct maintenance works to optimize efficiency and prevent outages in the...

Navigation system ‘technical issue’ delays NAIA flights

A NUMBER of flights departing and arriving at the Ninoy Aquino International Airport (NAIA) yesterday were delayed due to a technical issue with the...
Fuel firms slashed the per liter prices of gasoline, diesel and kerosene on Tuesday, Feb. 13. Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management expected fuel price increases next week. MARK DEMAYO, ABS-CBN NEWS/FILE PHOTO

Gasoline prices roll back, diesel and kerosene prices go up

FUEL prices will have mixed movements today, with gasoline prices having a rollback for the fourth straight week, and diesel and kerosene having price...
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Peso depreciates to P57.9 to US dollar

THE Philippine peso again fell versus the US dollar, touching P57.9 at the close of Monday's trading, according to the website of the Bankers...
A virtual assistant job includes performing tasks like web research, data encoding, computer setup, troubleshooting, and content creation. OUTSOURCED.PH PHOTO

Virtual assistant job salary attracts Pinoys

FILIPINOS have opted to change jobs and earn more as a virtual assistant, an administrative job done from a remote office setup, usually with...
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FDA reminds public vs buying from unregistered sellers

THE Food and Drug Administration (FDA) yesterday reminded the public to be wary of health products being sold both online and in physical stores,...