Middle East Updates

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

Middle East conflict affecting Pinoy motorists’ preference

It used to be that wars were waged for territory. But now, the escalating conflict…

Iran to let Japan ships cross Strait of Hormuz 

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi has said Tehran is ready to facilitate the passage of…

DBM releases fuel subsidy; diesel seen hitting P130/L

As fuel prices continue to rise, the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) said on…

Trump compares Iran war with Pearl Harbor

US President Donald Trump invoked Japan’s 1941 surprise attack on Pearl Harbor to defend his…

Kuwait refinery hit again by Iran

Drone attacks caused fire at Kuwait’s Mina Al-Ahmadi oil refinery on Friday, state media reported,…

PSEi spooked by peso free fall, MidEast war

Local stocks closed lower on Thursday, as early selling pressure dragged the main index into…

Piston: Marcos should have deferred fuel tax, not PUV fare increase

President Marcos erred in recalling a planned fare hike when he should have instead suspended…

Third gov’t-chartered flight brings home 317 pinoys from Middle East 

Authorities have repatriated over 2,000 Filipinos and their dependents since March 5 under the “whole-of-government…

Drivers in provinces also seek fuel tax halt

ILOILO CITY—Drivers, operators and their supporters launched a transport strike here on Thursday, demanding the…

Pacific nations fear fuel shortages 

Leaders of Samoa and Tonga appealed for help this week as the import-reliant Pacific nations…