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.
Senator Bong Go urgently calls for action to address rising inflation and increased spending on commodities, aiming to prioritize the welfare of Filipino households.
House Representatives and the Department of Social Welfare and Development launched the “Malaya Rice Project,” distributing aid and rice to 2.5 million Filipinos, easing rice burdens.
“Vision 2040” unveiled by the National Commission on Muslim Filipinos, aims to create a society free from drugs, crimes, and poverty while promoting inclusivity and progress for Muslim Filipinos.
Despite the growth slowdown, the government disclosed that the Philippines’ economy remains one of the fastest in Asia, boosting job opportunities and revitalizing industries.