Middle East Updates

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

Iran hits Kurdish groups in Iraq 

Fresh blasts were reported in Iran’s capital on Thursday as Tehran said it had targeted…

Korea sends PH into must-win vs Iran

The Philippine women’s football team absorbed a second straight loss in the AFC Women’s Asian…

BSP watches Middle East conflict for inflation risks

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) said it was closely monitoring the conflict in the…

PSEi slides 2.13% on Middle East crisis

Local stocks retreated on Wednesday as investors moved to the sidelines amid rising geopolitical tensions…

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…