Ticket costs rise as CAB hikes fuel surcharge
Airline tickets will cost more in the first half of October after the Civil Aeronautics Board (CAB) raised fuel surcharges in response to steeply rising jet fuel prices. In an official advisory, the CAB announced both domestic and international passenger and cargo fuel surcharges will move to Level 17 from October 1 through 15, up from Level 14 applied during the latter half of September.
SMPC pushes for fair, capability-based bidding rules for coal sites
Semirara Mining and Power Corp. is calling on the Department of Energy to ensure fair process in updated bidding rules for pre-identified coal areas, stressing bidders must be pre-qualified on technical skill, experience, and financial strength.
PEZA, BEZA advance ecozone plans in Bangsamoro provinces
The Philippine Economic Zone Authority (PEZA) and Bangsamoro Economic Zone Authority (BEZA) are moving to develop proposed economic zones in Tawi-Tawi, Basilan and Maguindanao del Norte, potentially opening new investment and job opportunities across the Bangsamoro region.
DOJ backs Filipino use in court to expand access
The Department of Justice (DOJ) is backing broader use of Filipino in court proceedings, saying greater access to the national language could help close the gap between the justice system and ordinary Filipinos.
DA releases P64-M agri support to boost farming, post-harvest systems in Camarines Norte
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has rolled out P64 million in farm aid and post-harvest investments in Vinzons, Camarines Norte, to address gaps in production, storage, processing, and machinery use across the province.
