Middle East Updates

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

OWWA receives 1,189 requests for repatriation from Middle East OFWs

At least 1,189 overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) have sought repatriation from several Middle East countries,…

‘Green’ transport pushed as fuel prices increase

BAGUIO CITY—Top leaders in tourism and trade pushed for green transportation to lessen the carbon…

Iran squeezes key oil shipping route

Israel launched fresh strikes on Iran and Lebanon, where state media reported a residential building…

Chevron wraps up $3.1-M Cebu fuel terminal upgrade

American oil giant Chevron has completed the $3.1-million upgrade for the Lapu-Lapu Terminal in Cebu,…

Marcos seeks emergency powers to cut fuel tax

President Marcos is seeking emergency powers from Congress to allow him to reduce the excise…

LTFRB eyes provisional fare increase if MidEast crisis worsens

The Land Transportation Franchising and Regulatory Board (LTFRB) is studying a provisional fare increase for…

Iranian drones hit US Embassy in Saudi Arabia

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iran struck the US Embassy in Saudi Arabia’s capital with a drone…

China: Maintain safety in Strait of Hormuz amid Mideast war

China called on all sides in the Middle East war to maintain safety in the…

Contingencies for Middle East war

Just when the Philippine economy was starting to gain some growth momentum after being laid…

War widens to include Iranian-backed militias

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates—Iran and Iranian-backed militias fired missiles at Israel and Arab states, apparently…