Published Mar 29, 2026 11:15 am | Updated Mar 29, 2026 01:35 pm The Philippines’ energy security is strengthening despite global oil volatility, as government and private sector efforts begin to stabilize supply, Executive Secretary Ralph Recto said. In a statement, Recto said a “synergy of public-private efforts” ordered by President Marcos is now “bearing fruits” amid … Read more
COTABATO CITY — Key officials of the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) have convened here to tackle issues accruing from the ongoing Middle East crisis, including principally the stark plight of some 2 million constituents serving as contract workers in the beleaguered gulf nations. The convergence was held on March 19 following an … Read more
MANILA, Philippines — The Metropolitan Manila Development Authority (MMDA) on Thursday said no stranded commuters have been recorded so far amid the ongoing transport strike. The agency has been monitoring the situation since early morning through its Emergency Operations Center at Metrobase, where traffic conditions remained normal during the rush hour. In a Viber message, … Read more
Published Mar 6, 2026 07:05 pm President Marcos spoke with United Arab Emirates President Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan to express solidarity with the Emirati people amid escalating tensions in the Gulf region. According to the Presidential Communications Office (PCO), Marcos conveyed his support to the UAE leadership during the call on Friday, March 6. The … Read more
At the same time, the Winter Olympics in Italy have drawn fresh attention to skiing, giving China’s snowy northeast an opening to attract skiers who might otherwise head to destinations like Hokkaido prefecture. Bookings from China to Hokkaido’s capital Sapporo are forecast to plunge 62% in the first two months of 2026 from a year … Read more
(UPDATE) MANILA, Philippines – The Philippines and China have resumed their political dialogue after a more than a year-long hiatus, holding talks on the sidelines of an Asean meeting amid heightened tensions in the West Philippine Sea. In separate statements, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) and the Chinese Embassy said Philippine DFA Undersecretary for Policy … Read more
MOST parts of the country would be experiencing generally-fair weather within the next 24 hours despite the presence of the southwest monsoon or ‘habagat,’ the state-run weather agency said on Monday.Weather specialist Daniel James Villamil of the Philippine Atmospheric Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa) cited its weather data and analysis that indicated the absence … Read more
Jakarta. Despite escalating global trade tensions, Indonesia’s property market remains strong — especially among middle- and upper-middle-class investors –according to industry insiders. The ongoing trade war between the United States and China has cast a shadow over global economic stability. US President Donald Trump’s latest round of tariff hikes, including reciprocal duties reaching up to … Read more
Bangkok. United Nations human rights experts are raising urgent concerns over continued military operations in Myanmar’s civil war, despite ceasefires announced by major parties to facilitate earthquake relief following the devastating March 28 temblor. A new UN report says the earthquake has significantly worsened humanitarian conditions in the Southeast Asian country, where a looming food … Read more
Jakarta. Dozens of students blockaded the car carrying Justice Minister Supratman Andi Agtas at the entrance of the legislature compound on Wednesday, demanding he step out and join their protest against proposed amendments to the military law. The demonstrators, primarily from Jakarta’s Trisakti University, voiced strong opposition to the revisions, particularly those that would allow … Read more