Middle East Updates

Developments in the Mideast war and its impact on Asia-Pacific

PSEi nears 6,000 mark on Mideast hopes

Philippine stocks rose on Wednesday as investors bet on easing geopolitical conflict in the Middle…

Iran asked to count PH as ‘nonhostile’ nation

The government has asked Iran to classify the Philippines as a “nonhostile” country in relation…

Senate panel pushes fuel rationing, other crisis measures

The head of the ad hoc Senate committee formed in the wake of the Middle…

Pope urges Easter end to Mideast conflict

Pope Leo XIV expressed hope that the US-Israel war on Iran could be finished before…

Trump: Iran war may be over in 2-3 weeks

US President Donald Trump said on Tuesday that the war with Iran may be over…

PH bracing for wider BOP deficit amid MidEast war

The Philippines is expected to face a much bigger gap between the money it earns…

PH manufacturing sector falters due to Middle East crisis

The Philippine manufacturing sector lost momentum in March as the outbreak of war in the…

PH to negotiate safe Hormuz passage with Iran

President Marcos has ordered officials to negotiate with Iran for the safe passage of Philippine-bound…

Terminal case: As fuel cost soars, car owners taking bus instead

There has been an increase in passenger numbers during the Holy Week holidays amid the…

DOJ extends visa relief for foreigners stranded by Middle East conflict

The Philippine government has extended visa relief for foreign nationals who are unable to go…