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"I would like to commend you for giving more publicity to these indigenous alternative fuels. In the case of coco-biodiesel, the initial mix of one percent in diesel fuel, a very minute number by oil company standards, will create new local coconut oil demand equivalent to 70 thousand metric tons per year.


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The Cutting Edge is a wonderland for adults

November 26, 2010 - 12:00am

The Cutting Edge is a lifestyle gift store that features the world’s best brands in outdoor and travel gadgets, home and office tools, games, hobbies and electronics.

Shopping Guide

Realities and perceptions

By Rey Gamboa | November 4, 2005 - 12:00am

In the interest of balanced presentation of views, allow me to share with you an e-mail received from someone who has looked at the Philippines from a different angle. This e-mail has been shared by a number of people...

Business

More support for alternative fuels

By Rey Gamboa | October 31, 2005 - 12:00am

With the expanded value added tax hitting oil products and power rates tomorrow, the country is without doubt in for higher prices. Alternative fuels, definitely, deserve a serious look. Here’s an e-mail from...

Business

EVAT and emergency rule

By Rey Gamboa | October 14, 2005 - 12:00am

There’s so much pressure from foreign creditors and international financing agencies for this government to raise revenues so much so that no one and nothing will remain unscathed from the whiplash of the desperate...

Business

Costly political/power play

By Rey Gamboa | September 30, 2005 - 12:00am

President Arroyo’s recent announcement that Meralco’s four million customers will enjoy a reduction of P0.23 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in their monthly bills starting this month was initially a welcome relief...

Business

Beware of mining speculators

By Rey Gamboa | September 16, 2005 - 12:00am

With the Supreme Court’s reversal of its earlier decision declaring the 1995 Philippine Mining Act as unconstitutional, the local mining sector is on a roll. Now is the time for government to ensure that all...

Business