Cusi: We Have Mitigating Measures to Deal with the Oil Situation

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SPOT CHECK: The DOE Oil Industry Management Bureau (OIMB) has lined up 13 gasoline stations in Mandaluyong and Pasig for inspection of fuel quality and quantity. Collecting the fuel samples is OIMB Senior Science Research Specialist Lovely T.  Miranda. The OIMB has intensified this regular activity amid the current oil situation.

Acting on a directive from Energy Secretary Alfonso G.  Cusi, the Department of Energy-Oil Industry Management Bureau (DOE-OIMB) today (23 May) intensified its series of random inspections of fuel stations to ensure quality and quantity of petroleum products amid the current oil situation.

Scaling up such regular activity, the OIMB chose around 13 gas stations along Shaw Boulevard traversing the cities of Mandaluyong and Pasig for fuel quality and quantity inspection.

“This bold move aims to ensure that consumers are protected despite the increasing oil prices with oil companies delivering the best quality and right quantity of fuel products,” Cusi said.

In a meeting with oil companies on Tuesday, Cusi asked oil industry stakeholders to devise measures to address the adverse impact of higher oil prices.

“We are here to help one another find ways to cushion the effect of the oil situation, and ensure the utmost protection of our consumers despite the geopolitical factors abroad that we cannot control affecting the world oil market,” Cusi emphasized.

As agreed in the said meeting, oil companies have expressed willingness to give discounts and widen their CSR programs to support the transport sector and even the marginalized, which will be formalized through a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the DOE. At present, PUVs avail of a PhP1.00/liter discount under an existing MOA between the DOE and only three oil firms.

The DOE is closely coordinating with the Department of Finance to discuss new measures concerning the excise tax and value-added tax on oil as a result of the implementation of the Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion (TRAIN) Law.

The DOE will also be working with the Department of Transportation for the swift implementation of Section 82 of the TRAIN Law on fuel vouchers for Public Utility Vehicles (PUVs), and pursue the Department’s efforts to expedite the unbundling of fuel prices.

The current increase in the price of oil has been brought about by recent international geopolitical developments, which include US oil sanctions on Iran, the drop in OPEC production levels and the political changes unfolding in Venezuela.

Based on International Energy Agency (IEA) reports and Mean of Platts Singapore (MOPS) trends, oil supply and demand in the short and medium term is expected to reach US$80 per barrel.

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TESTING FUEL SAMPLES: During its random spot checks of gas stations, the DOE-Oil Industry Management Bureau tests fuel samples for quality and environmental compliance. In photo conducting the tests is OIMB Science Research Specialist II Romel Q. Pagkalinawan

Free Film Screening of Birdshot and Deadma Walking at FDCP Basic Workshops on Filmmaking!

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The Society of Philippine Entertainment Editors’ 2nd EDDYS (Entertainment Editors’ Choice) will screen two best film nominees during the two-day workshops of the Film Development of the Philippines (FDCP).

TBA’s Birdshot and T-Rex Entertainment’s Deadma Walking will unreel on May 26 and 27 at the Cinematheque Center Manila of FDCP.

The free film showings, in line with Globe’s #playitright anti-piracy campaign, will come after the FDCP workshops on Scriptwriting by Fatrick Tabada (9 a.m.-12 noon) and Sound Design (‪2 p.m.-5 p.m.) by Immanuel Verona on May 26, 6p.m.; and Acting by Anthony Falcon (9 a.m.-12 noon) and Cinematography (‪2 p.m.-5 p.m.) by Rain Yamson II on May 27, 6 p.m.

On the road to The 2nd EDDYS, nominees will be recognized at The EDDYS Nominees Night, happening in partnership with FDCP. SPEEd officers and FDCP Chair Liza Dino will be awarding special certificates at the event on June 3, 5 p.m., at 38 Valencia Events Place, Quezon City.

The 2nd EDDYS is slated early July and will be held in partnership with FDCP, led by Chairperson Liza, and Globe, represented by Senior Vice President Yoly Crisanto.

Paolo Valenciano will be directing the show. A glittering after-party, The EDDYS Mega Party, to be hosted by OneMega Group, will happen after the awards rites. The 2nd EDDYS is being presented by telecom giant Globe and produced by the fastest-growing FM station, Wish 107.5.

One App to Book Tours and Hotels with Discounts

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The month of May is about to end and so is another amazing summer season. Boracay may have been closed until October this year, but that only convinced us to check out the shores of La Union, take road trips to Laguna and Batangas, or settle for staycations in Makati and Quezon City. The previous months have certainly been fun, but as the rainy season draws near, the only question is, “How do you plan to spend the last week of summer?”

With barely a week to go before June, we definitely have a bit of time for one last summer hurrah. To make planning for that last-minute vacation easy and convenient, check out what the TravelBook.ph mobile app has in store for you.

The TravelBook.ph mobile app is used primarily for booking hotels in the Philippines, but recently, it has become bigger and better with the addition of activities which range from theme park access, beauty and fitness, sports and recreation, restaurants and dining, to tours and sightseeing, at cheaper prices.

And it does not end there. To fully encourage people to try the best in leisure in the country, reward points are now available for tour bookings as well. With TravelBook.ph, guests will earn back 5% of the total amount they spend in the form of reward points. These points, once accumulated, are as good as cash and can be used for all of your future bookings, be it hotel or tours. Best of all, the prices of activities and tours in the TravelBook.ph mobile app are cheaper compared to their regular rates.

So for that last summer trip and for your future vacations, be worry-free, practical, and smart by using the TravelBook.ph mobile app. Download it now on Android or iOS!