Day: August 21, 2025

Manila: The plan to build a second Chemrez coco-diesel plant remains on the table and will push through once the government lifts the suspension on the implementation of the 4 percent and 5 percent biodiesel blends. Chemrez Technology Inc. (CTI), a subsidiary of D and L Industries Inc., currently has a biodiesel plant in Batangas. It is currently the largest manufacturer of biodiesel in the domestic market. According to Philippines News Agency, ‘I would say it’s probably a matter of when, not if. Meaning, there’s a high probability we will make a second plant. But, in terms of when, how

Subic: The Bureau of Customs (BOC), through the Port of Subic, has destroyed five containers of smuggled agricultural products through proper dumping. In a statement on Thursday, the BOC announced the destruction of shipments containing assorted frozen meat, fish, preserved fruits, vegetables, and other perishable items. These products were condemned at a facility in Subic, Zambales, on August 15. According to Philippines News Agency, the forfeiture of these goods was in favor of the government due to the lack of a phytosanitary certificate, violating a Department of Agriculture administrative order and a department circular in relation to Section 1113(f) of

Manila: For decades, Metro Manila has been regarded as the epicenter of educational opportunity in the Philippines, with families often believing that attending prestigious schools in the nation’s capital was a surefire path to success. However, this narrative is changing as provincial universities across the archipelago demonstrate their ability to provide quality education and produce top-notch professionals. According to Philippines News Agency, data now shows that schools outside Metro Manila are achieving remarkable success in board examinations and national competitions. The University of Saint Anthony (USANT) in Iriga City, Camarines Sur, is one such institution that has seen a significant

Manila: The Commission on Elections (Comelec) has confirmed that the Bangsamoro Parliamentary Elections (BPE) will proceed as scheduled on October 13. Comelec Chairperson George Garcia emphasized in an online interview that postponing the elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) would require legislative action. According to Philippines News Agency, Garcia stated, “To the people of Bangsamoro, the elections will push through. We need a law from Congress to postpone the Bangsamoro elections.” He further clarified that there are currently no discussions in Congress about delaying the elections and that the existing issues are insufficient to warrant a

Lanao del norte: Collaborations across multiple agencies have been crucial in boosting the education sector in this province, a school official said Thursday. During an interview, Elvira Caliao, head teacher of the Lanao del Norte National Comprehensive High School, noted that their school was one of the recipients of provincial and local government partnerships with national agencies. According to Philippines News Agency, one significant milestone is the 21st Century Learning Environment Model Classroom (CLEM) with the support of the province and the Department of Science and Technology. Key to the CLEM is its cutting-edge technology, making it the first facility