Middle East Updates

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

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…

Iran fires anew after Trump signals progress in talks

Iran launched a new missile salvo across the Middle East on Wednesday, after US President…

President oversees rollout of fuel subsidies

President Marcos vowed to streamline the distribution of fuel subsidies for drivers and operators, as…

Diesel fuel prices might reach P200 per liter

It’s been 24 days since the destructive war in the Middle East began. And Trump…

Iloilo City starts fuel subsidy rollout for tricycle drivers

ILOILO CITY — The city government is distributing fuel subsidy coupons to tricycle drivers on…

Fuel tax, BARMM poll reset bills sent to Palace

The bills seeking to suspend or reduce excise on fuel and to reset the parliamentary…

BIZ BUZZ: Iran war a boon and bane for Toyota

The war in the Middle East may be making electric vehicles (EVs) more attractive—pump prices…