Middle East Updates

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

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…

DMCI adjusts for fuel concerns

Diversified engineering conglomerate DMCI Holdings, Inc. is reassessing its cost assumptions and project rollout as…

Iran fires at Israel, denies talks with US 

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iranian missiles and drones targeted Israel and Gulf Arab states on Tuesday,…

Facing energy shock, Asian countries turn to coal

Bangkok, THAILAND—Asian countries are ramping up use of polluting coal to tackle energy shortages and…

Not even BTS could please everyone with ‘Arirang’

The pressure that artists and celebrities go through is one that is often talked about…

Crisis body formed to act on fuel, food shortages

Malacañang is finalizing the formation of a “crisis committee” to ensure the country’s supply of…

Latest fuel price hikes seen easing

Another round of fuel price hikes is expected on Tuesday, but these are only about…

Fourth government-chartered flight brings home 343 OFWs, kin from Middle East 

President Marcos on Monday personally welcomed 343 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their relatives from…