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diesel

On August 15, there will be a new increase in the price of oil.

According to a prediction made on Saturday by Unioil Petroleum Philippines Inc., a second round of fuel price increases is anticipated to start next week. Fuel price increases are anticipated from August 15 to August 21, according to Unioil. Petrol prices per liter may rise by $1.70 to $1.

mindoro

Energy prices will increase in Oriental Mindoro

For an additional 30 MW of power supply, Ormeco has a contract in place with four independent power sources for emergency power supply. After the National Electrification Administration annulled the competitive selection procedure between two independent power providers, the cooperative turned to an EPP plan. "We awarded the EPSAs to

China

According to China, PH has not yet removed BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal as promised.

In response to China's persistent requests for the withdrawal of BRP Sierra Madre from Ayungin Shoal, the National Security Council (NSC) declared that the Philippines has not committed to doing so. Manila allegedly made numerous promises to pull the stranded ship away but never followed through. The Philippines has not

Antonio Carpio

Chinese corporation should not operate in the Philippines, according to Carpio

Antonio Carpio, a retired senior associate justice, said Chinese Communication Construction Co. (CCCC), which is currently working on multiple projects in the Philippines, should not be allowed to conduct business there. Carpio said on Friday to the Inquirer that the Chinese state-owned business was reportedly involved in the maritime conflict

DFA

The DFA director mentions better relations with Vietnam.

The Philippines and Vietnam are conscious of the role that economics will play in bringing about peace in the region, even while maritime security continues to be their top priority. Enrique Manalo, the foreign secretary of the Philippines, and Bùi Thanh Son, the Vietnamese counterpart, discussed measures to strengthen bilateral

BIR

BIR upholds PWD and senior citizen discounts as being required

The benefits provided to senior citizens and people with disabilities (PWD) for eligible purchases made online or through mobile applications have been unequivocally ruled mandatory by Internal Revenue Commissioner Romeo Lumagui Jr. The declarations are required by the most recent Revenue Regulations Lumagui released, number 8-2023. Senior citizens' or PWDs'

Septic Tank

Bilibid's septic tank contains human remains.

The New Bilibid Prison (NBP) in Muntinlupa City's highest security compound discovered human remains inside a septic tank on Wednesday, sparking rumors that the location may be a mass grave for missing convicts. According to early accounts, officials from the Bureau of Corrections (BuCor) found dismembered body parts within the

Pakistan

At least 44 people are killed and almost 200 are injured in Pakistan by a suicide bomber.

Targeting Pakistani Islamists, a suicide bomber in northwest Pakistan murdered 44 people and injured 200 others during a political event. An important partner of the Taliban-led government in Afghanistan, the Pakistani Taliban, was the target of the attack. There was a gathering in Bajur of Fazlur Rehman's adherents. One of

dog and cat meat

An "extreme" Indonesian market bans the sale of dog and cat meat.

After years of activist pressure to eliminate the trade and its cruel methods of slaughter, a notorious Indonesian animal market has stopped selling dog and cat meat, according to campaigners. At the Tomohon Extreme Market on the island of Sulawesi, which was well-known for its horrifying food selection until a

Repower Energy Development Corporation

Repower Energy goes public in a sluggish market

In a difficult market climate, Repower Energy Development Corporation (REDC) made its debut on the Philippine Stock Exchange (PSE) on Monday, July 24. With its 230 million common shares priced at P5, REDC was able to attract Japanese giant Tokai Holdings Corporation as an anchor investor and raise P1.2

Johnson & Johnson's baby powder

J&J must pay a whopping $18.8 million to a California cancer patient in a baby powder lawsuit.

A Californian man who was exposed to Johnson & Johnson's baby powder and later acquired cancer must receive $18.8 million from the company. Emory Hernandez Valadez won the jury's decision in his favor after bringing a claim against the business in state court in California. Hernandez, 24, alleges that

LTO

1.7 million unclaimed license plates were discovered by the LTO.

The Land Transportation Office was cited by state auditors for failing to supply more than 1.7 million license plates. Transportation authorities stated that although the plates had not yet been distributed, they were already in regional offices. There are still 1,797,115 motor vehicle license plates on the

france

France is taking attempts to establish direct flights to Philippines

Eiffel tower here we come! President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. supports the French government's attempts to establish direct flights from Paris to Manila. Marcos was informed by Michèle Boccoz, the French ambassador to the Philippines, of his government's plans to launch the direct route and to expand Filipino student scholarship programs

malacañang

Palace wants to collaborate more culturally and commercially with Mexico

The two nations decided to expand their commerce and cultural cooperation as part of their commemoration of their 70-year relationship. Mexican Ambassador-designate Daniel Hernandez Joseph said the two nations can accomplish a lot "in trade, in culture, in science" as he presented his credentials to President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr.

cancer

Filipino women have disturbingly low rates of cancer screening.

With just 1% of women getting screened for breast or cervical cancer or having access to the first line of cancer prevention, screening rates among Filipino women may be the lowest in the world. Filipino women are the least checked for cancer in the world, according to Valerie Gilbert Ulep,

tax

Over Php100 billion in digital service VAT is expected to be collected by the Philippine government over the next five years.

Should it begin levying on digital service providers (DSP), the Department of Finance (DOF) anticipates earning Php101.76 billion over the course of five years, from 2024 to 2028. During the Senate Public Committee on Ways and Means hearing on Thursday, DOF Undersecretary Dakila Napo said that the government is

Wedding

Astronaut wedding, well it is achievable.

Do you want your wedding to be unforgettable? If you have a lot of money to spend on your wedding, why not make it 100,000 feet above Earth? Space Perspective is the company you need to be in contact with to make it possible. You will be sent to

El Niño

El Niño-affected areas at danger for dry periods and droughts

During a press conference, Ana Liza Solis, the Chief of the Climate Monitoring and Prediction Section of the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), stated that a potential dry spell may affect Metro Manila and 31 other locations, most of which are in the Luzon region. These places

El Niño

Initial readings indicate that Monday was the hottest day on record for the whole planet.

If you feel hot last Monday, well it is because Last Monday was declared as the Hottest day in the whole wide world. Yup, you read it right here. According to preliminary readings made on Tuesday by U.S. meteorologists, temperatures have surpassed an average of 62.6 degrees Fahrenheit

FDA

FDA will investigate false celebrity medication promotions

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) will be given a directive by the Department of Health (DOH) to investigate the rise of phony celebrity endorsements of unapproved medications and dietary supplements online. “I’ve seen this (on) social media. Many of my doctor friends who are popular... have been victimized

Taiwan

Filipinos can now enter Taiwan without a visa until July 31, 2024.

Thailand and Brunei citizens as well as nationals of the Philippines are now able to enter Taiwan without a visa for an additional year. The visa-free benefit now lasts through July 31, 2024 instead of its original July 31, 2023 expiration date. The necessity to renew bilateral interactions in the

LV

'Smaller than a grain of salt' Louis Vuitton-inspired purse fetches almost $63K.

Would you buy a tiny bag for almost $63K? Some will find it not worth it but some if you have the money to splurge on you this is for keeps. An online auction saw the "Microscopic Handbag," a small handbag, sell for more than $63,000. The luminous yellowish-green

Korean workers

In response to a labor shortfall, South Korea increases visas for qualified workers.

Do you want to travel to Korea and see your Oppa, if you say yes, this is your sign to get a job in Korea. The justice minister announced on Wednesday a fifteen-fold increase in the yearly quota to 30,000 in order to assist businesses overcome labor shortages. As

Sleep Crisis

PH is experiencing the worst sleep crisis according to a research

Filipinos get the least amount of sleep in Southeast Asia, according to a survey by the consumer research and data analytics firm Milieu Insight. Three thousand participants in the study were selected from Southeast Asian nations like Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, and the Philippines. According to reports, 56% of

Rabies

Due to a "rabies outbreak," the DTI imposes a 60-day price freeze in Ilocos Norte.

A rabies epidemic in the province of Ilocos Norte prompted the Department of Trade and Industry in the Ilocos Region to implement a 60-day price freeze on necessities. The DTI lists sardines in cans, milk items, instant noodles, salt, bottled, distilled, mineralized, and filtered water, instant coffee, detergent soap, bread,