Tourism growth in 2024 fuels rise in resource use
Tourism resource consumption increased sharply in 2024 as the industry continued its post-pandemic rebound, driving significant rises in water use, energy demand, and carbon emissions, according to the latest data from the Philippine Statistics Authority (PSA).
Scott Vincent shines in Morocco with impressive four-shot win
Zimbabwe’s Scott Vincent left no room for doubt at the International Series Morocco, delivering a calm, confident performance on Sunday to secure a four-shot victory and his second career win on the Asian Tour.
MBC flags risks in WTE, biomass projects ahead of GEA
The Makati Business Club (MBC) has raised critical concerns about the viability of Waste-to-Energy (WTE) and biomass projects in the Philippines, highlighting unresolved cost, regulatory, and feedstock supply issues that could undermine their inclusion in the upcoming Green Energy Auction (GEA) round.
DA plans disposal of E. Coli-tainted onions seized in Mindanao port
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. said smuggled onions intercepted at the Mindanao International Container Terminal in early June will be destroyed as recommended by the Bureau of Plant Industry after samples tested positive for Escherichia coli bacteria.
PCAFI urges Congress to reform agri import tariffs, MAV system
The Philippine Chamber of Agriculture and Food, Inc. (PCAFI) is calling on Congress to prioritize amendments to key provisions on agricultural imports, specifically advocating for reforms in tariff utilization and the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) system—moves seen to significantly impact domestic agricultural productivity and competitiveness.
