Global oil demand to grow by 1.9 million bpd in 2024

03/01/2024

LONDON (Reuters) -Global oil demand will grow by 1.9 million barrels per day (bpd) this year, according to a prediction by energy research company Wood Mackenzie, a forecast close to the Organisation of the Petroleum Exporting Countries’…

Japan unexpectedly slips into recession, Germany now world’s third-biggest economy

02/15/2024

TOKYO (Reuters) -Japan unexpectedly slipped into a recession at the end of last year, losing its title as the world’s third-biggest economy to Germany and raising doubts about when the central bank would begin to exit its…

Oil prices drift lower on China demand worries

01/19/2024

TOKYO (Reuters) – Oil prices drifted lower on Friday after a rally the day before, as geopolitical tensions and disruptions in U.S. oil production from a cold blast were countered by concerns over slow demand growth in…

It’s going to get 1.5-degree C hotter by 2027, scientists warn

Cristina Eloisa Baclig 05/23/2023

MANILA, Philippines—For the first time ever, global temperatures are likely to set new record highs in the next five years due to heat-trapping greenhouse gases (GHG) and a naturally occurring El Niño event, according to an update…

Vanessa Hudgens named PH global tourism ambassador

Inquirer.net 03/30/2023

“High School Musical” star Vanessa Hudgens was named a global tourism ambassador for the Philippines during a courtesy call in Malacañang on Thursday, March 30. The honorary title was given by President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr., Department…

Face shield nation

Gideon Lasco - @inquirerdotnet 01/29/2021

The COVID-19 pandemic may be global in scope, and the practices it has engendered can be found around the world: mask wearing, social distancing, PCR testing, working from home. Nonetheless, every country has its own unique way…

Global coronavirus cases rise by single-day record of half a million

10/30/2020

Global coronavirus cases rose by more than 500,000 for the first time on Wednesday, a record one-day increase as countries across the Northern Hemisphere reported daily spikes. Global daily COVID-19 cases have risen by nearly 25% in…

Global worry over Amazon fires escalates; Bolsonaro defiant

08/23/2019

RIO DE JANEIRO — Amid global concern about raging fires in the Amazon, Brazil’s government complained Thursday that it is being targeted in smear campaign by critics who contend President Jair Bolsonaro is not doing enough to…

Cebu City to receive P160M assistance from UK

Irene R. Sino Cruz 04/24/2019

CEBU CITY, Philippines—Cebu City has been chosen as one of the beneficiaries of United Kingdom’s Global Future Cities Programme. In his Facebook post, Mayor Tomas Osmeña disclosed that the city is one of the 19 cities in…

Strong start for BDO Global Feeder Funds

PR 03/13/2019

While BDO Unibank sees the global economy heading for more moderate growth this year, it still makes sense to diversify into global investments and seize opportunities in markets outside the Philippines for growth over the long-term. Through…

Global Power prepares to venture into renewable energy

Irene R. Sino Cruz 11/08/2018

POWER producer Global Business Power Corporation will be exploring ways to develop renewable energy as it aims to become a sustainable energy provider. Philip Dasalla, head of GBP commercial operations and strategy, noted that the company will…

Google workers walk out in global protest over sexual harassment cases

AFP 11/02/2018

Thousands of Google employees joined a coordinated worldwide walkout Thursday to protest the US tech giant’s handling of sexual harassment as the chief vowed “concrete steps are coming” in response to the concern. Google employees poured out…

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