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900,000 barrels of diesel to arrive in April – DOE

Chim Cantos — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:52:59 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Shipments of 900,000 barrels of diesel will arrive this month, the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) said. In a press briefing on Tuesday, April 7, OIMB Director Rino Abad confirmed that the first cargo from Malaysia through a Singapore-trader will arrive on April 10. The next two from north Asia and

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Oil inventory until May – DOE

Chim Cantos — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 08:35:48 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The oil supply will last for 50.42 days or until the end of May, the Department of Energy (DOE) said on Tuesday, April 7. As of April 3, the Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) listed the oil inventory as follows: gasoline – 57.58 days diesel – 47.26 days kerosene – 106.22

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Oil, gas deals awarded in Cebu, Leyte

Chim Cantos — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 04:23:03 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The government has entered into two service contracts aimed at expanding the exploration, development, and production of energy sources, the Department of Energy (DOE) said in a statement on Tuesday, April 7. The contracts cover the development and production of the onshore Alegria oil and gas field in southern Cebu, and

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Remulla vows public safety in security plan

Chim Cantos — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:43:49 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Interior Secretary Jonvic Remulla on Monday, April 6, said personal security will be the focus of a plan for urban areas in line with the directive of the president. He said the Safer Metro Manila Plan, to be carried out by the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in

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Filipina killed in missile attack in Israel – DFA

Chim Cantos — Tue, 07 Apr 2026 01:38:25 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) has confirmed the death of a Filipina national killed in a missile attack in Haifa, Israel, on Sunday night, April 5. The attack occurred at the couple’s residence, where the Filipina, along with her husband and parents-in-law, died. In an article, The Jerusalem Post said

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Diesel consumers to take another big hit

Chim Cantos — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 11:34:16 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Motorists are bracing for another round of pump price hikes effective tomorrow, Tuesday, April 7, with diesel prices rising by another double-digit amount. Oil companies will implement the following price adjustments per liter: Shell Pilipinas: Diesel – ₱19.80 Gasoline – ₱5.90 Kerosene – ₱9.10 Petron: Diesel – ₱18.80 Gasoline – ₱4.90

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Diesel consumers to take another big hit

Chim Cantos — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 10:26:37 +0000

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DMW repatriates 87 Filipinos from Qatar amid ongoing Middle East crisis

Chim Cantos — Mon, 06 Apr 2026 04:19:23 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Seventy-three overseas Filipino workers and 14 accompanying relatives returned from Qatar on Sunday, April 5, under the Department of Migrant Workers’ ongoing repatriation program for nationals affected by the Middle East crisis. The DMW and the Overseas Workers Welfare Administration provided financial assistance to the returning workers, while OWWA shouldered the

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Local airlines secure enough fuel to continue operations

Chim Cantos — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 08:55:48 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – Local airlines said they have secured enough jet fuel to sustain operations. AirAsia Philippines on Tuesday, March 31, stated that it continues to coordinate with suppliers, industry partners, and other stakeholders to maintain an adequate jet fuel supply. Flagship carrier Philippine Airlines last week informed the public of having enough fuel

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Shipping operators may raise fares by up to 30 percent – MARINA

Chim Cantos — Tue, 31 Mar 2026 05:52:17 +0000

Metro Manila, Philippines – The Maritime Industry Authority (MARINA) on Monday, March 30, announced new guidelines for stakeholders on price adjustments to reflect higher fuel costs. It said shipping operators should observe the weekly required rate adjustment (RRA) that will allow a maximum increase of up to 30 percent from the base rate as of

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