Local oil retailers again implement a big-time adjustment in the sale of petroleum products starting Tuesday after last week’s mixed price adjustments.
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has endorsed Resolution No. 03, Series of 2026, calling for the immediate implementation of the 5 percent coconut methyl ester (CME) biodiesel blend or B5. The proposal has been forwarded to the Senate and the Department of Energy (DOE).
The Philippines’ rise to 47th out of 70 economies in the 2026 IMD World Competitiveness Yearbook marks a notable step forward, but sustaining the momentum will depend on deeper structural reforms, stronger institutions, and accelerated digitalization of government services, according to the Anti-Red Tape Authority (ARTA).