US State Secretary Blinken begins Middle East tour, marks his first stop in Saudi Arabia
Jeddah [Saudi Arabia], March 21 (ANI): US State Secretary Antony Blinken who began his Middle East tour arrived in Saudi Arabia on Wednesday, marking his first stop on this trip to discuss efforts to reach an "immediate ceasefire agreement" between Israel and Hamas, The New York Times reported. Blinken's visit to Jeddah came as US President Joe Biden's administration was hoping it could convince Saudi Arabia to establish.....»»
Oil prices hit fresh five-month high
Oil prices scored fresh five-month peaks Wednesday on unrest in the crude-rich Middle East and an OPEC+ call for its members to maintain its strategy of reducing output......»»
EDITORIAL — The fourth worst
Here’s another problem that turns off foreign investors, and its solution does not call for amending the Constitution. Business class travelers – people with the type of money that can provide job-generating enterprises in the Philippines – have ranked the Ninoy Aquino International Airport as the fourth worst gateway in Asia and the Middle East......»»
GCash gets BSP nod to enter Europe, ME
E-wallet leader GCash has received the green light from the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) to offer financial services to overseas Filipino workers (OFWs) in Europe and the Middle East......»»
Oil prices headed for weekly gains as Israel rejects ceasefire offer
(Reuters) – Oil prices rose in early trade on Friday, on track for weekly gains, with tensions persisting in the Middle East after Israel rejected a ceasefire offer from Hamas. Brent futures climbed 8 cents, or 0.1%, to $81.71 a barrel by 0119 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 17 cents, or.....»»
Partners for a more stable and prosperous world
At the start of 2024, Europeans are of course deeply concerned by the ongoing Russian war of aggression against Ukraine and by the conflict that has broken out again in the Middle East......»»
[DASH of SAS] The Philippine labor export policy needs an overhaul – stat
The Middle East is a country with a 'work and then leave' employment policy. All foreign workers will eventually have to return to their home country. Is the Philippines ready to receive them?.....»»
LPA east of Mindanao may become this year s first cyclone by Friday
PAGASA may raise tropical cyclone wind signals over Bicol and Eastern Visayas if the low pressure area east of the Philippines strengthens into a tropical depression by Friday......»»
Time for a True 'Bagong Lipunan'
As he begins his term as president, Bongbong Marcos has the opportunity to move many of the anti-Marcos doubters over to his side. He can do this by showing the nation that he is his own man with no intentions of following in his father's footsteps......»»
Taiwan s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation
Taiwan s new President Lai in his inauguration speech urges China to stop its military intimidation.....»»
5-year halt in Metro Manila train begins March 28
The Philippine National Railways will stop its operations in Metro Manila starting March 28 to clear the alignment where the North-South Commuter Railway will be built......»»
It s normal : Barbie Imperial responds to netizen s stretch marks comment
Actress Barbie Imperial had a calm response to a social media user who made a comment regarding stretch marks......»»
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, P100 billion investment for 2024
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, P100 billion investment for 2024.....»»
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, PHP 100 billion investment for 2024
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, PHP 100 billion investment for 2024.....»»
SM Prime marks 30th anniversary with record-breaking income, P100 billion investment for 2024
SM Prime Holdings Inc. (SMPH), the leading integrated property developer in the Philippines, marks its 30th anniversary as a publicly listed company with the announcement of its highest-ever recorded income and a P100 billion investment......»»
Zamboanga City marks Earth Day with coastal clean-up
Zamboanga City marks Earth Day with coastal clean-up.....»»
Pork Festival marks Iloilo’s efforts vs. ASF
Pork Festival marks Iloilo’s efforts vs. ASF.....»»
Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene
Local restaurant marks 2 decades of success in Cebu’s dining scene.....»»
Oceana PH marks a decade of ocean protection wins
Oceana PH marks a decade of ocean protection wins.....»»
Oceana PH marks 10 years of impactful ocean conservation advocacy
Oceana PH marks 10 years of impactful ocean conservation advocacy.....»»
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week
Palm Sunday marks the start of Holy Week, which is the last week of the 40-day Lenten season......»»