Nation
The flight chaos from the Middle East conflict keeps growing. As of 9 AM Monday, a total of 45 flights to and from the Philippines have been either canceled or diverted due to the ongoing US-Iran war, according to data from the Civil Aviation Authority of the Philippines. Of the
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A sobering editorial from The Manila Times lays bare the scale of the Philippines' OFW crisis in the Middle East: nearly 3 million Filipinos work and live across the region, and a full-scale war could trigger the largest repatriation operation in the country's history. 'Ensuring the
Economy
Global oil markets reacted exactly as feared when trading opened Sunday evening: US crude surged more than 8% to $72.57 per barrel, while the international benchmark Brent jumped about 9% — or $6.54 — to $79.41. It's the sharpest single-session gain in years, driven by fears that
Economy
Global oil prices are expected to surge when markets open on Monday, with analysts projecting crude could jump to between $85 and $90 per barrel — a massive spike from Friday's close of around $72. The main driver: the Strait of Hormuz, which handles 20% of the world'
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President Marcos assured the nation on Sunday that Filipinos across the Middle East have been moved to safe locations, with many sheltering in bomb shelters, as the exchange of airstrikes between the US, Israel, and Iran intensifies. In a video message, Marcos said all Philippine embassies and labor attachés have
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The Middle East conflict has claimed its first confirmed Filipino life. President Marcos confirmed Sunday night that Mary Anne Velazquez De Vera, a caregiver from Pangasinan, was killed by shrapnel from falling bombs in Israel while trying to help her patient reach a bomb shelter. 'Siya ay namatay dahil
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Manila Archbishop Cardinal Jose Advincula has urged all Filipinos to join in prayer for peace as the Middle East conflict continues to escalate. In a statement released Sunday, the Cardinal implored the faithful to remember those suffering from the scourge of war. 'We pray for those who suffer because
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The flight cancellations keep piling up. Philippine Airlines and Cebu Pacific have scrapped a combined 10 flights to and from the Middle East on Monday, March 2, as tensions in the region show no signs of easing. This is now the third consecutive day of widespread cancellations by Philippine carriers.
Showbiz
Award-winning actress Ruby Ruiz found herself stranded at the Dubai International Airport on Saturday, February 28, after flights were grounded due to the escalating military conflict in the Middle East. She's the latest Filipino celebrity — after Anne Curtis — to be personally affected by the US-Israel strikes on Iran.
Politics
Women Workers United (WWU) is calling on Filipinas to take to the streets on March 8 — International Women's Day — for a massive protest in Manila demanding government accountability over corruption. The group argues that stolen public funds are not just a governance issue but an act of '
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President Marcos has signed a series of proclamations declaring special non-working holidays in various localities across the Philippines for late February through March. The declarations, authorized through Executive Secretary Ralph Recto, cover 11 different celebrations — from charter anniversaries to traditional festivals. In the Cordillera region, Tadian in Mountain Province gets
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If you live in Metro Manila, Rizal, or Cavite, better start filling those water containers. Both Manila Water and Maynilad announced scheduled water service interruptions this week due to maintenance work and high demand during the dry season. Manila Water said the interruptions will affect parts of Makati, Manila, Quezon