Gas prices up P1.10; diesel higher by P1.55
MANILA, Philippines — In separate advisories, oil companies increased pump prices by P1.10 per liter for gasoline, P1.55 per liter for diesel and P1.40 per liter for kerosene.
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Iran opens registration for June presidential election after Raisi’s death
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — Iran opened a five-day registration period Thursday for hopefuls wanting to run in the June 28 presidential election to replace the late Ebrahim Raisi, who was killed in a helicopter crash earlier this month with seven others.
Ship attacked by Yemen's Houthi rebels was full of grain bound for Iran, the group's main benefactor
A Greek-owned, Marshall Islands-flagged bulk carrier that came under attack by Yemen's Houthi rebels earlier this week had a cargo of grain bound for Iran, the group's main benefactor, authorities said Thursday.
Ukraine's air defence struggle highlights risks to Israel
Israel fended off hundreds of drones and missiles fired by Iran using an enviable combination of its own sophisticated air defences and the critical support of western powers and Arab partners.
Pinoys told to postpone non-essential travel to Israel
MANILA, Philippines — Alert Level 2 for Israel, advising Filipinos to postpone non-essential travel to Israel, remains, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said yesterday.
DFA to Filipinos in Middle East: Be alert
THE Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) advised Filipinos in the Middle East to be «alert and updated» amid the volatile security situation in the region. It said that Alert Level 2, which restricts the deployment of Filipino workers in Israel, remains in place. Iran launched an unprecedented drone and missile attack on Israel Saturday in apparent retaliation for a deadly April 1 air strike on its embassy in Damascus, which killed seven of Iran's Revolutionary Guards, two of them generals. There are more than 30,000 Filipinos in Israel, mostly caregivers, while there are over 2,000 in Iran.
Seoul, Tokyo vow 'appropriate action' on weak yen and won
SEOUL, South Korea — South Korea and Japan shared "serious concerns" on the recent weakness of their currencies against the dollar and agreed to take "appropriate actions" to counter extreme volatility, the finance ministry in Seoul said Wednesday.
DFA: Iran to release 4 Pinoy seafarers soon
MANILA, Philippines — The four Filipino seafarers aboard the container ship seized by Iranian forces on Saturday have been told by their captors that they will soon be released, a Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) official said yesterday.