KNAUF GYPSUM Philippines, Inc. is seeking zero tariffs on imports of natural gypsum, an input used in the manufacture of construction materials, the Tariff Commission (TC) said. According to a notice dated Feb. 10 posted on the TC website, the company sought the reduction of the most favored nation (MFN) tariff rate on natural gypsum […]
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Balisacan calls for economic model based on sustainable consumption
THE consumption-driven Philippine economy must be revamped to make it more sustainable, National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said at a forum in support of the 2023-2028 Philippine Development Plan (PDP). “To achieve transformation, we must introduce systematic changes to our consumption and production patterns, as well as manage our natural […]
DENR budget, manpower not enough to save environment
By Revin Mikhael D. Ochave, Reporter THE head of the Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) on Thursday said the agency lacks the budget and manpower needed to mitigate the impact of climate change and boost environmental protection efforts across the country. “Unfortunately, the way we are set up is that the fiscal space […]
Australia’s natural disasters bill hits $3.5 billion in 2022, billions more to come
SYDNEY — Floods and natural disasters that hit all but one Australian state and territory in 2022 cost the economy A$5 billion ($3.48 billion) and stoked inflation according to Treasury estimates which forecast billions more spending in 2023. Australia suffered four major bouts of flooding last year, with global reinsurer Munich Re estimating that February […]
Disasters, debt crisis are seen as top risks for PHL
NATURAL DISASTERS are considered the top risk faced by the Philippines over the next two years, alongside a possible debt crisis, rising inflation and misinformation, according to a survey conducted by the World Economic Forum (WEF). In its Global Risks Report 2023, the WEF said Philippine respondents for its executive opinion survey (EOS) identified natural […]
Philippine court voids oil deal with China, Vietnam
THE PHILIPPINE Supreme Court (SC) has voided a 2005 government deal with China and Vietnam for joint gas and oil explorations in the South China Sea. Voting 12-2 with one abstention, the tribunal had ruled the agreement violated the Constitution for allowing foreigners to explore the country’s natural resources covering 142,886 square kilometers without full […]
Sri Trang introduces new Super Driver jobs for traditional natural rubber planters
BANGKOK, Dec 6, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Sri Trang Agro-Industry Plc. (SET: STA), the world’s leading fully integrated natural rubber company, has opened registration for “Super Drivers” to create extra income for rubber planters from a secondary career as rubber transporters, building a rubber delivery network from plantations to factories in the […]
Sri Trang introduces an alternative job “Super Driver” to traditional natural rubber planter
BANGKOK, Nov 23, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Sri Trang Agro-Industry PCL (SET: STA) opens Aappplications for whom is interested to become “Super Drivers”, creatipng a secondary career and extra income for rubber planter and building rubber delivery network from plantations to factories of the Sri Trang Group. In order to connect all […]
Death toll from ‘biological disasters’ up 328.7% in 2021
DEATHS due to biological disasters totaled 57,544 in 2021, up 328.7%, with the pandemic accounting for the vast majority of the deaths, the Philippine Statistics Authority said. The Compendium of Philippine Environment Statistics (CPES) Component 4 also lists as biological disasters those arising from bird strikes, fish kills, and pest infestation. Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) […]
Energy dep’t preparing Recto Bank gas contract
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said on Tuesday that it is preparing the service contract covering the resumption of exploration at Recto Bank, which it hopes will help make up for the impending loss of the nearly depleted Malampaya gas field. “(Regarding) the gas field in Recto Bank, the department is working on the service […]
DoE sees facility investment for gas imports topping P69B
THE natural gas industry will require investment of P69.23 billion to help navigate the transition from domestically produced to imported gas, the Department of Energy (DoE) said on Thursday after announcing the completion of the Natural Gas Development Plan (NGDP). The estimated capacity of the receiving facilities required for the transition is 24.6 million tons […]
Malaysian Genomics, Rinani Genotec Sign LOI with Universiti Malaysia Sabah
PETALING JAYA, Malaysia, Sep 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Leading genomics and biopharmaceutical specialist Malaysian Genomics Resource Centre Berhad (Bursa: MGRC, 0155) is pleased to report that the Group has signed a letter of intent (LOI) with the Faculty of Science and Natural Resources, Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) and Rinani Genotec Sdn […]
House bill seeks to confer ‘national significance’ status to gas projects
A BILL filed in the House of Representatives proposes to classify natural gas projects as strategic, entitling them to expedited permit processes. House Bill 4097 seeks to grant the sector’s projects the status of “Energy Projects of National Significance” (EPNS). It was filed by Davao Rep. Paolo Z. Duterte, Benguet Rep. Eric G. Yap, and […]
Spritzer, The Only Diamond Taste Award 2022 Winner in Malaysia
TAIPING, Malaysia, Jul 21, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Spritzer is pleased to announce that, Spritzer silica-rich Natural Mineral Water was recently awarded three stars in the Superior Taste Award 2022 organised by the Brussels-based International Taste Institute. The three stars awarded derived from areas of judging categories include Exceptional products, Remarkable products […]
EQS-News: Two Major Shareholders, Tianjin TEDA and Sinopec Natural Gas, Entered into Framework Agreement Jointly Promote High-Quality Development of Binhai Investment (2886.HK)
EQS-News via SEAPRWire.com / 08/06/2022 / 17:46 UTC+8 【For Immediate Release】 8 June 2022 Binhai Investment Company Limited (Stock Code: 2886.HK) Two Major Shareholders, Tianjin TEDA and Sinopec Natural Gas, Entered into Framework Agreement Jointly Promote High-Quality Development of Binhai Investment [Hong Kong – 8 June 2022] One of China’s leading clean […]
Spritzer Introduces Ong-Ong Wishes, Sui-Sui Dishes!
KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Jan 28, 2022 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Spritzer is showcasing “ONG-ONG Wishes, SUI-SUI Dishes!”, a short film introducing festive dishes for this Chinese New Year put together by the Head Chef of De Beauty Restaurant. Video link: Spritzer YouTube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dcRfAcfdn9U Presented alongside Spritzer Natural Mineral Water, “ONG-ONG Wishes, SUI-SUI […]
Editorial: Going after saboteurs
Worse than any disaster are the ensuing days when communities are trying to recover and coping with not just the destructiveness of natural forces but something even more unsparing…
Spritzer Advocates Healthier Drinking Habits with Drink, Win & Huat Contest
KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 27, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Spritzer wants everybody to have roaring good health in the coming Year of the Tiger by encouraging drinking more natural mineral water during this festive season through the Spritzer Drink, Win & Huat Contest. The contest runs from 01 December 2021 to […]
Spritzer to Distribute Bottled Water to Communities Affected by Floods
KUALA LUMPUR & TAIPING, Dec 21, 2021 – (ACN Newswire via SEAPRWire.com) – Spritzer takes note of the flood situation affecting various locations in Peninsular Malaysia over the last 72 hours and is prepared to render assistance to affected communities. It has been reported that more than 22,000 people were evacuated throughout Peninsular Malaysia on […]
Outlook for upstream energy industry ‘bleak’ as Malampaya winds down
FITCH SOLUTIONS Country Risk & Industry Research said it has a “bleak” outlook for the Philippine upstream energy sector, citing the continuing decline in the Malampaya gas field’s reserves and lack of investment in exploration. “The Philippines’ crude oil and natural gas production remain in freefall under the weight of natural declines and underinvestment in […]