Middle East Updates

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

Iran war could drag down PH growth sub 3%

The twin shocks of a graft-fueled slump in confidence and soaring oil prices due to…

Iran says ‘no negotiations’ as US pushes 15-point deal

US President Donald Trump is ready to “unleash hell” if Iran does not accept a…

PSEi rebounds amid hopes of US-Iran deal

Philippine stocks rebounded on Wednesday, with the benchmark index returning above the 6,000 level amid…

Marcos gets special power to cut or suspend fuel tax

President Marcos on Wednesday signed Republic Act No. 12316, a law authorizing him to suspend…

P20-B emergency fund set to secure fuel supply

President Marcos has directed the release of billions in additional funds in response to the…

LGUs roll out fuel subsidy in provinces

The streets of Kidapawan City in Cotabato province were almost emptied of passenger tricycles on…

Mountain Province tourism bracing for impact of rising fuel prices

BAGUIO CITY—Tourism in Mountain Province is taking a hit from the fuel shocks due to…

Jet fuel enough, major airlines assure travelers

Two of the Philippines’ largest airlines on Wednesday sought to quash fears that a global…

Amid MidEast fallout, PH economy likely grew by just 3.1% in Q1, says UA&P

Early signs of a Philippine economic recovery have faltered amid the escalating Middle East war,…

Top WTO official sounds fertilizer warning 

Disruptions to fertilizer supplies caused by the Middle East war pose a double threat to…