Indonesia’s biodiesel program saved an estimated USD 40.7 billion in foreign exchange between 2020 and 2025. B50 is projected to add USD 10.84 billion in 2026 alone.
Saudi Arabia’s April crude supply to Asia is down 38.6% from February levels. Refineries across Southeast Asia are now competing for a narrower pool of Arab Light from a single Red Sea port.
Bongao, Tawi-Tawi declared a state of local emergency on April 1 after both of its gasoline stations ran dry — a supply failure driven by the collapse of its informal cross-border fuel chain from Sabah, Malaysia.
The Department of Social Welfare and Development will launch the “Walang Gutom 2027: Food Stamp Program,” providing food augmentation to thousands of struggling families by December.
President Marcos Jr. assures the public that the Maharlika Investment Fund will be operational by year-end, with improvements to come for its organizational structure.
The United States pledges support to the Philippines in the fight against cybercrimes and cyberattacks, ensuring global data security and strong relations.
President Bongbong Marcos expresses full support for modernizing the Philippine Coast Guard, highlighting the importance of maritime security, search and rescue, and disaster assistance.