The Philippines has no plans of changing the status of its diplomatic relations with Iran amid political developments in the Islamic republic, the country’s top diplomat said. Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said Manila is not yet reassessing its diplomatic...
Iran 's top diplomat in Manila said Thursday, March 12, that Tehran respects the territorial integrity and political independence of its neighboring nations amid fears of nationals from other countries, such as the Philippines, of being dragged into the conflict. Iranian Ambassador to...
The Philippine government is monitoring the situation of Filipinos in Iran after a deadly protest erupted in the Islamic Republic. Through the Philippine Embassy in Tehran, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on Friday, Jan. 2, said it is monitoring the conditions of around 800 Filipinos in...
President Donald Trump, left, shakes hands with Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as he leaves the West Wing of the White House, Monday, April 7, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday the U.S. will hold direct...
The Philippines is one with Iran in mourning the tragic death of its leader, President Ebrahim Raisi, and Foreign Minister Hossein Amir Abdollahian. In this photo provided by Islamic Republic News Agency, IRNA, the helicopter carrying Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi takes off at the Iranian border...
The estimated rollback at the pumps next week will offer more substantial relief to the pockets of consumers next week as this already turned heftier into the vicinity of P1.00 per liter as of end of trading day on Friday (May 3), according to the industry players. Based on the outcome of five-day...
Financially beleaguered consumers can count on a slight relief on their pockets next week as another round of price rollback is anticipated at the domestic petroleum pumps, according to the oil companies. Based on the estimates of the industry players, the price of gasoline products will be trimmed...
As global oil prices softened in the last two trading days, the estimated rollback for diesel and kerosene prices have gone heftier to P1.00 per liter level, based on the calculation of the oil companies. According to the industry players, the price of diesel will likely be trimmed by P0.80 to...
President Marcos and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon expressed "serious concern" on Iran's recent strikes on Israel, urging maximum restraint on all sides. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. and New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon meet at the Malacanan Palace on April 18, 2024 for...
Consumers filling up gasoline products in their vehicles will have dreaded stop at the oil pumps next week, as the price of this commodity is expected to increase; while diesel and kerosene prices will be on a more favorable track of rollback. Based on the mid-week estimates of the oil companies,...
There is no need for the Philippine government to raise the alert level status in Israel following Iran’s latest drone and missile attack on the Jewish state, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said. DFA said that the current Alert Level 2 status that is imposed in Israel, which restricts...
There are no recommendations yet by the Philippine embassies in Israel and Iran to raise the alert level there following the missile attack launched by Iran against Israel over the weekend, the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) said on Tuesday, April 16. Israeli Iron Dome air defense...
