Oil firms hike prices: Diesel up by P2.10/l

By Alena Mae S. Flores

PUMP prices will go up by as much as P2.10 per liter at 6 a.m. Tuesday to reflect the movement of fuel prices in the world oil market.

The oil firms set a big-time price hike of P2.10 per liter for diesel, P1.90 per liter for gasoline, and P1.80 per liter for kerosene, higher than the forecast prices last week.

“Phoenix Petroleum Philippines will increase the prices of gasoline by P1.90 per liter and diesel by P2.10 per liter effective 6AM of 18 July 2023,” the company said in its advisory.

Phoenix does not sell kerosene products.

the male ones show bright colors,” the agency added.

The bird has been associated with the creature of legend from the 16thcentury epic poem “Ibong Adarna” due to the bright and colorful tones of its feathers.

The DENR has called on the public to help protect and preserve the legendary bird.

The female Trogon possesses subdued shades of mustard-yellow underparts and an olive-brown head. They feed on insects and fruits and shelter in tree hollows, according to the DENR.

The bird can be found near the dormant stratovolcano located in the Southern Mindanao region and are found “blissfully living in the darker portions of our forests as they are reluctant to people,” the agency said.

The lush forests of the Philippine archipelago contain around 741 bird species, 74 of which are considered threatened, with the country ranking 9th among countries with the most number of globally-threatened birds.

About 200 species of avians in the country have also been deemed endemic, with at least 15 considered critically endangered, 12 as endangered, 47 as vulnerable, and 59 as near threatened, according to a study by Haribon Foundation.

The threat to local bird species is attributed to high levels of deforestation, habitat degradation, wildlife exploitation, lack of wildlife protection, and lack of funding for conservation efforts, according to a study from the University of Utah.

(DOLE), Department of Social Welfare and Development (DSWD), the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG), the Presidential Management Staff (PMS), and the Philippine Communications Office (PCO).

Earlier, President Marcos said that there are more than 500 Kadiwa stalls across the country catering to the basic needs of consumers at a cheaper price.

The President said there’s a need to boost production to sustain the Kadiwa program and maintain affordable prices of basic commodities that favor consumers.

To realize this goal, Marcos said the DA, with the help of other agencies, is working to boost grain and fish production, as well as finding solutions to the diseases that plague the livestock and poultry industries.

In the fishery sector, he said the government is putting up cold storage facilities in coastal areas to minimize or prevent spoilage, which he said could ing the sidelines of the ceremonial signing of the memorandum of agreement on the Kadiwa ng Pangulo in San Fernando City in Pampanga. reach up to 20 to 30 percent.

“We’re trying to see what issues are arising. In doing so, we are trying to find ways to remedy those issues that we feel are something that we have to deal with. We have made some progress, there’s still some major obstacles to us being able to do it,” the President added.

The Kadiwa program is a farm-toconsumer market chain that eliminates intermediaries, allowing local producers to generate higher income by selling their produce directly to consumers.

The President, meanwhile, led the distribution of government assistance to students, micro- and small entrepreneurs and local farmers associations.

The assistance distributed included:

* Livelihood grants from the Department of Labor and Employment (DOLE), extending P1 million for the department’s Tulong Pangkabuhayan for the municipality of San Simon and P1.2 million for the municipality of Minalin;

* Financial assistance of P1.38 million from DOLE to 301 disadvantaged or displaced workers; and P611,000 in stipends released to 140 interns under the Government Internship Program;

* Eleven Negosyo sa Kariton, or NegoKart, worth P30,000 each were also distributed in addition to the seven Kabuhayan starter kits worth P30,000 each.

* From the Technical Education and Skills Development Authority (TESDA), P68,000 in training support to 25 shielded will no longer receive the unique benefits and incentives that only Makati is giving. What will happen to them now?” she said. metal arch welding NC1 scholars.

The President’s sister, Senator Imee Marcos, earlier questioned what she described as the government’s” lack of transparency” in handling the request.

The Department of Foreign Affairs said the proposal to assist the refugees was made in October 2022.

According to DFA Secretary Enrique Manalo, US President Joe Biden raised the request again in May when Mr. Marcos visited Washington.

* A training support fund amounting to P91,350 intended for 18 organic agriculture production NC2 scholars;

* Financial grants from the DA under the Enhanced Kadiwa Financial Grant Assistance Program, benefitting various associations in Pampanga;

* Financial support worth P134.2 million for the Rice Sufficiency Program to the province of Pamapgna;

* Livelihood assistance worth P190,400 to 16 beneficiaries of the DTI;

* Loans worth P6.35 million extended by the Small Business Corp. to seven entrepreneurs; and tured and taken care of them from the very start,” she added. of Makati residents in the ten barangays covered by the decision.

* Financial assistance from the DSWD worth P1.5 million under its Assistance to Individuals under Crisis Situations (AICS) Program.

Marcos also visited a job fair organized by DOLE in partnership with the provincial government of Pampanga, the Pampanga Provincial Employment Service Office (PESO) and the Pampanga PESO Managers Federation. About 20 local employers participated in the Job Fair, offering around 3,000 local jobs.

Binay said that in 2022 alone, Makati set aside over P9 billion for the welfare of District 2 residents.

“It is painful, especially for me, to be separated from over 300,000 Makatizens who have been with us throughout the city’s recovery and progress,” she said.

The mayor also said she is worried over the future of thousands of public school students and the health benefits of other residents in these barangays.

“I am worried for the future of thousands of youth and students who will not be able to graduate from our public elementary and high schools in Makati, and at the University of Makati. They

“I am concerned for the sick who are being cared for at our health centers and at the Ospital ng Makati or OsMak -- they who enjoy benefits and quality but free health care that are given only in Makati. What will happen to them?” she added.

Binay also lamented the plight of senior citizens who are used to receiving annual cash allowances and other special benefits from Makati to help them meet their needs.

“It is them I am most concerned about. It feels like I have lost children, parents, and grandparents. I have nur- was caught saying on the video.

“Unless you are on the guest list, we cannot have you back here. So, you have to go to the door. ‘Cause if I allow this now, then other people will take advantage of this,” Salonga said.

In the video, the Miss Saigon actress was quick to say sorry and ask the fans to leave her dressing room. She then instructed them to go to the designated area for taking photos, explaining why she could not accommodate them inside the holding area.

“We do not regard these as costs. It is the right of every Makatizen, as taxpayers and residents of Makati, to share in the city’s progress,” the mayor said.

The mayor also expressed her disbelief over statements that Taguig is prepared to provide over 300,000 residents of the 10 barangays the same services and benefits they are receiving from Makati.

She cited Taguig’s announcement that graduating senior high school students from these barangays can now avail themselves of the city’s scholarship program.

Chevron Philippines, Seaoil Philippines, Cleanfuel, Jetti Petroleum, and PTT Philippines issued separate advisories of the increase.

On Friday, the Department of Energy forecasted a hike of more than one peso per liter across all fuel products, while industry sources said diesel may go up by P1.85 to P1.95 per liter and gasoline by P1.65 to P1.75 per liter.

Rodela Romero, DOE Director for the Oil Industry Management Bureau, said the higher prices were due to the planned supply cuts by the world’s biggest oil exporters, and hopes for higher demand in the developing world offset wider economic concerns globally.

On July 11, local oil companies rolled back the price of gasoline by P0.20 per liter, but increased the price of diesel by P0.75/liter and kerosene by P0.50/liter, respectively.

These price adjustments resulted in a year-to-date net decrease of P2.95 per liter for diesel and P5.50 per liter for kerosene. Gasoline, on the other hand, has a net increase of P5.65 per liter so far in 2023.

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From A1 has translated to trainings and regular flights within Philippine territory, Zubiri noted this survey data proves that most Filipinos welcome receiving support from the US military.

Meanwhile, Camarines Sur Rep. Luis Raymund Villafuerte urged the Department of National Defense to intensify efforts for joint maritime patrols in the WPS with the US and other allies like Japan and Australia.

The lawmaker said this in the wake of reports that Chinese maritime militia vessels masquerading as fishing boats have been swarming the Del Pilar Reef and Escoda Shoal within the WPS.

This includes the sighting of the biggest China Coast Guard vessel, dubbed a “monster ship,” that was seen near the Ayungin Shoal, according to US maritime security expert Ray Powell on Sunday.

“I hope that the recent swarming incident… reported by the AFP and the Coast Guard at Del Pilar Reef and Escoda Shoal near the Recto Bank, and the ‘dangerous maneuvers’ by the Chinese Coast Guard ships to block Philippineowned vessels from reaching Ayungin Shoal, would give our military reason to double down on the planned joint patrols of the WPS with the US and other like-minded allies like Japan and Australia,” Villafuerte said.

“We’ll see. That’s what I want to explain to people, that we have made significant progress. We can see the difference now, not only in terms of how the systems work, how the government works, it is also how we are seen or judged in the international community. That’s equally important,” he added.

“My SONA is a report to the people. We will show the things we discussed last year, this is what we have accomplished, and these are the things we still need to do,” Marcos said.

The Philippine National Police (PNP) on Monday said it has yet to detect se -

One fan even identified herself as a “friend” of Filipino actress G Tongi, who was said to be co-producing the event where Lea would be performing.

“My friend, G Tongi, who [was] the co-producer of this show,” the woman curity threats to the President during his SONA on July 24. Similarly, the Quezon City Police District (QCPD) has yet to receive any application from groups that will hold protest actions, but it anticipates the presence of various groups on the day of the SONA.

PNP spokesperson Col. Jean Fajardo told reporters in a press briefing held at Camp Crame in Quezon City that the PNP will conduct simulation exercises, communication exercises, walk throughs, clearing operations and contingency planning in case there are protests.

The PNP spokesperson urged groups to hold their actions at the Quezon Memorial Circle, the designated freedom park in the city.

“But you are not on the guest list. Can you wait for me at the door? I’m really sorry… I’ll see you at the door. But don’t go outside. Stay inside the door,” answered Salonga. Breaking her silence on the issue, the 52-year-old Tony winner replied to one of the comments on the Twitter thread of the viral video, saying she had checked it with G Tongi who denied knowing the fan.

In case groups decide to march from the University of the Philippines-Diliman Campus to the Luzon Avenue flyover along Commonwealth Avenue, Fajardo said the police will observe maximum tolerance and will allow them to express themselves.

Meanwhile, QCPD Director Brig. Gen. Nicolas Torre III said they have conducted a simulation of what could transpire during the SONA, including a possible face-off with protesters.

“Basically, this is a refresher of our crowd disturbance management technique and tactics,” Torre said. There will be around 5,000 police officers deployed at the House of Representatives and the Batasang Pambansa complex on July 24, half of them from the QCPD.

In a related development, Filipino and American military aircraft conducted air combat and maritime interdiction tactics over the skies of Visayas and Mindanao as part of the aerial exercises of Cope Thunder 2023-2 over the weekend.

“A number of aircraft from the Philippine Air Force (PAF) and (US) Pacific Air Force (PACAF) soared into the skies of Visayas and Mindanao during various flight missions under Cope Thunder 2023-2 from July 12-15, 2023,” Air Force spokesperson Col. Ma. Consuelo Castillo said in a statement Monday.

Torre also said maximum tolerance will be exercised.

The PNP earlier said more than 22,000 policemen and augmentation forces will be tapped to secure the President’s SONA.

Meanwhile, Senate Majority Leader Joel Villanueva said the new government branding “Bagong Pilipinas” clearly sets the direction and objectives that the administration of President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.wants to accomplish.

“We are one with President Bongbong Marcos in ensuring that the government puts the welfare and interests of Filipinos first through good governance,” he said.

“It is a strong reminder for every public servant, that again public office is a public trust,” he said.