How Asia-Pacific is fighting a fuel shock that could get worse
Asian nations face the prospect of prolonged strain on crucial energy supplies as the conflict in the Middle East grinds past the two-month mark,...
Oil firms cut diesel, kerosene prices for third week in a row
MOTORISTS can expect another round of rollbacks this week, with diesel and kerosene prices set to decline for a third straight week.
Philippines’ 3-term school shift sparks worry over workload, learning gaps
KAYLA JOY T. AGANA had already mapped out the coming school year in her head — drop-offs before work, a steady weekly rhythm and a predictable calendar she could build her routine around.
DoE: No yellow alerts in May
THE Department of Energy (DoE) does not expect yellow alerts in May but said these could be triggered by unplanned power plant outages.
“For May,...
PPP eyed for Casiguran port, airport developments
PLANS are being considered to develop port and airport projects in Casiguran, Aurora through public-private partnerships (PPP), according to the Aurora Pacific Economic Zone...
Peso slips to near 1-month low amid fading peace deal hopes
THE PESO on Monday edged down to another near one-month low against the dollar as global crude oil prices went up as hopes for...
PSEi slides to near one-month low on war risks
THE MAIN INDEX sank to a near one-month low on Monday due to growing inflation risks due to the ongoing Middle East conflict, which...
Iran war fertilizer squeeze could spell trouble for next year’s grain harvests
PARIS/SINGAPORE - Farmers around the world are facing the second surge in fertilizer prices in four years due to the Iran war. But with...
US grants extension to import Russian oil, says PhilippinesÂ
MANILA — The United States has granted the Philippines’ request to extend a waiver to purchase Russian oil and petroleum products, the Philippine energy...
BSP seen to hike by 50 bps this year
THE BANGKO Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) could raise benchmark borrowing costs by up to 50 basis points (bps) this year as the oil price...
Philippine business confidence weakest in over 25 years in March
BUSINESS CONFIDENCE fell to its weakest in more than 25 years in March as firms turned pessimistic on expectations that higher fuel costs from...
Water firms ramp up efforts ahead of El Niño
WATER PROVIDERS in Metro Manila and nearby areas are stepping up preparations to secure supply after the weather bureau warned of a possible El Niño developing by midyear.