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PH secures ‘safe, unhindered,’ toll-free Hormuz passage, says DFA
Iran has assured the Philippines of the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious” passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of...
PH seeks safe passage deal with Iran amid Hormuz tensions
The Philippines is seeking formal recognition from Iran as a “non-hostile country” to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments, as...
UN tells US, Israel to end war, tells Iran to halt attacks on neighbors
United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has issued a renewed and urgent appeal to the United States, Israel, and Iran to de-escalate tensions, warning that...
Energy, fertilizers, WPS safety top agenda in PH-China ties ‘reset’
The Philippines and China have resumed high-level diplomatic engagements, with discussions centered on the global fallout from the Middle East conflict, energy and fertilizer...
Filipinos demand gov’t ‘act now’ as food, fuel prices soar
Filipinos are calling on the national government to focus on lowering food prices, generating more jobs, and addressing corruption, a Stratbase Institute–commissioned survey shows—just...
PLDT opens free call lines for OFWs in Middle East
Amid the ongoing Middle East crisis, PLDT Group is taking a stand for overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) and their families, ensuring they remain connected...
Biz leader urges fuel tax suspension to aid MSMEs
A veteran Philippine business leader is urging the government to temporarily suspend fuel excise taxes to cushion the impact of rising oil prices on...
Globe offers roaming relief for Filipinos in Middle East
Amid the evolving security situation in parts of the Middle East, Globe Telecom is extending targeted roaming support to help Filipino customers abroad stay...
DFA, DMW told to ensure safety of OFWs after Iran airstrikes
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday instructed concerned government agencies to immediately take appropriate measures to ensure the safety of Filipinos in affected...
FIRING LINE: Ripe for revolution
Robert B. Roque, Jr. Iran may be at a critical turning point like no other – unmistakably ripe for revolution. Just as the Islamic Republic...