Fire extinguishers “forcibly” sold by inspectors or their affiliates—often in exchange for issuing business permits—are typically marked up several times the standard market price, often costing around ₱5,000. A standard 10-pound fire extinguishers may be bought for only ₱1,000 to ₱2,500 and may even be cheaper online.
Mayon Volcano’s crater glowed with lava and its slopes were streaked in red while an ash plume rose by an estimated 500 meters into the air on Tuesday night.
Renewable energy production is a weak 22% to 30% of the Philippines’ total electricity generation in 2024, with geothermal and hydropower being the largest contributors. It still relies heavily on coal for about 44%–60% of its power, aiming to increase the renewable share to 35% by 2030.
With several types of medicines derived from petrochemicals – such as aspirin, paracetamol, acetaminophen, ibuprofen, antihistamines, sedatives and various antibiotics – ingredients for drug manufacturing may eventually become more prohibitive in the country.
The battalion said it captured alleged NPA fighter, later identified as Charlize Garzon, a magna cum laude AB Arts Management alumna of the College of Saint Benilde in Manila.
“As a relatively new LNG importer, the Philippines does not influence prices and instead follows global market trends, leaving it exposed to external factors beyond its control,” ICSC said.
Earth Island Institute-Philippines is inviting groups and individuals to join its next coastal clean and nature walk on April 19 at the Las Piñas-Parañaque Wetland Park.
The group Kilusang Bayan Kontra Kurakot (KBKK, People’s Movement Against Corruption) led the filing of a complaint on Monday against former high-ranking government officials who allegedly received kickbacks in behalf of Marcos.
The Philippines is entering the fifth week of the war in West Asia with its currency at its lowest in history at more than PHP60 to a US dollar, making its scramble for more supply of fuel from abroad even more difficult and expensive.
“Another year has passed without them achieving their stated goal. In various parts of the country, NPA guerrilla units continue to fight,” the CPP said.
