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DOE fast-tracks 1,471 MW in 22 power projects for April 2026
Amid continued volatility in global oil markets driven by tensions in the Middle East, the Department of Energy (DOE) said it is accelerating the...
ASEAN moves toward regional oil safety net amid MidEast war
The ongoing conflict in the Middle East may prompt the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) to accelerate development of a regional energy-sharing mechanism,...
DTI to hold ASEAN Business Environment Forum 2026
The Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) announced on Monday that it will host the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) Business Environment Forum...
Globe ensures OFWs stay connected amid Mideast tensions
Amid rising tensions in the Middle East, staying connected with loved ones has become more critical than ever for overseas Filipinos. Globe Telecom has...
Ramadan, Lent offer peace in troubled times — Malaysian envoy
By Marinel E. Peroy With escalating conflict in the Middle East, Ambassador of Malaysia to the Philippines Dato' Abdul Malik Melvin Castelino said Ramadan and...
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...
PH Exporters Assess Impact of New US Tariff
Philippine exporters are grappling with renewed uncertainty following the implementation of a fresh round of United States tariffs, with industry leaders warning that shifting...
Global appetite lifts PH ube exports to $3.06M – DTI
The Philippines earned $3.06 million from ube and ube-based product exports in 2025, driven by rising global demand for authentic Asian flavors, natural food...
Israeli envoy assures safety of Filipinos and Foreign Nationals amid Misinformation Campaign
By Monsi A. SerranoAmid escalating tensions in the Middle East between Israel and Iran, and the spread of disinformation by extremist elements, Israeli Ambassador...
US strikes on Iran ‘inhuman, illegal, & threat to OFWs,’ say peace advocates
The International Peace Bureau (IPB), one of the world’s most longstanding peace federations, has issued a sharp rebuke against the recent U.S. military strikes...