The Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries says global demand for oil will rise by 2.2 million barrels per day in 2024. Photo shows the Harbour Energy platform. Harbour Energy is the largest London-listed independent oil and gas company with a leading position in the UK as well as interests in Indonesia, Vietnam, Mexico and Norway. PHOTO COURTESY OF HARBOUR ENERGY

OPEC says oil production increases slightly in August

OIL production among the 13-member Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) increased slightly in August despite Saudi Arabia voluntarily cutting output, the group...
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BSP urges more banks to remove fees on small transactions

THE Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) encouraged more banks to remove fees for small bank-to-bank transactions as part of its financial inclusion agenda. Three major...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration estimated raw sugar production at 1.85 million metric tons for crop year 2023 to 2024. RAPPLER PHOTO

Sugar harvest ‘okay’ so far despite El Niño – SRA

THE sugar harvest is going well despite projections that El Niño could slash production, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said on Thursday, Sept. 14.  An...
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Eye wonder: The journey to a brighter vision with LASIK

THROUGHOUT the years, the usual go-to, convenient fix to having clear eyesight is either prescription eyeglasses or contact lenses. But thanks to leaps and...

Pag-IBIG sets record anew as home loans reach P76.94B in Jan to Aug, up...

Pag-IBIG Fund has released P76.94 billion in home loans in the last eight months, breaking its record on the highest home loan disbursement for...

This Fujidenzo HD Inverter USA Design Washer is a Total Game-Changer

In a world where our lives are increasingly fast-paced, the demand for appliances that seamlessly integrate into our routines has never been more evident....
The Philippines’ projected rice importation for the 2023-2024 marketing period is at 3.8 million metric tons, United States Department of Agriculture report showed. PHOTO COURTESY OF ABS-CBN NEWS

PH is now world’s top rice importer – USDA

THE Philippines has overtaken China as the world's top rice importer, according to the latest report by the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA),...
Passengers line up at the departure area of Ninoy Aquino International Airport.

DOTr says 5 firms bid for NAIA privatization

AT LEAST five companies have already secured bid documents for the privatization of Ninoy Aquino International Airport’s (NAIA) operations, maintenance, and rehabilitation, the Department...
The Department of Agriculture has begun distributing several “packages” to select farmers’ cooperatives. Each “package” consists of 25 live carabaos, which can be raised and eventually use for milking. PNA FILE PHOTO BY JOEY RAZON

DA to revitalize carabao population for commercial dairy production

THE Department of Agriculture (DA) is revitalizing the cultivation of Philippine carabaos nationwide to help generate income in the countryside and to support the...
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PAGCOR issues warning vs unlicensed gaming websites

THE Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation (PAGCOR) advised the public to stay alert due to the rise of unlicensed online gaming websites using the...