THE Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI) said the government has agreed to a request by the federation to look into allegations that imported palm olein is being used illegally in fuel blending. In a statement on Tuesday, FPI said its chairman, Jesus L. Arranza, had written the Office of the President detailing the alleged fuel […]
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Malaysia says it could stop palm oil exports to EU after new curbs
KUALA LUMPUR — Malaysia said on Thursday it could stop exporting palm oil to the European Union (EU) in response to a new EU law aimed at protecting forests by strictly regulating sale of the product. Commodities Minister Fadillah Yusof said Malaysia and Indonesia would discuss the law, which bans sale of palm oil and […]
First palm oil refinery in SOCCSKSARGEN to be completed by 2024
THE FIRST palm oil refinery in the South Cotabato, Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Sarangani and General Santos City (SOCCSKSARGEN) region is expected to be completed by 2024 after construction began in July, Land Bank of the Philippines (LANDBANK) said. LANDBANK financed the construction of the facility, owned by the Garcia Refinery Corp. (GARECO), the bank said in […]
Celebrating 6 and 55
Metro Cebu is a dwarf compared to the colossal minotaur that is Metro Manila. But are all big things better? Not every time. Even with all the bells and whistles of global food and fashion brand pop-ups or boutiques in the north, the quality of life can still be restrictive rather than restorative. So when […]
DoE says more study needed before clearing palm oil for biofuel
THE Department of Energy (DoE) said Thursday that more study is needed before it can greenlight the addition of palm oil to the biofuel mix, as proposed by the Federation of Philippine Industries (FPI). “(We) emphasize that a thorough technical study should first be conducted, particularly on the development of standard specifications for biodiesel from […]
Catholics urged to celebrate Palm Sunday amid Covid-19
CEBUANO Catholics can expect a few changes during Palm Sunday, March 28, 2021. This, as the Cebu Archdiocesan Commission on Worship and Liturgical Commission earlier issued updated guidelines for Lent, Holy Week and Paschal Triduum celebrations. Amid the coronavirus pandemic, the Archdiocese of Cebu recommended to its parishes the use of the “Second Form: The […]