After US-Iran negotiations collapsed in Islamabad, President Trump ordered a naval blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, threatening to eliminate Iranian ships approaching the blockade zone. NATO allies refused to join, and oil markets surged on supply fears.
Cotabato City in the Philippines is projected to experience a dangerous heat index, with forecasts reaching 56ºC on April 14, affecting at least two areas in the country.
A former Nigerian oil minister has denied accusations of accepting bribes, including luxury home stays and lavish spending sprees in the UK, in exchange for granting government contracts.
The Commission on Elections (Comelec) in the Philippines issued a warning against circulating online posts and messages offering paid assistance for voter certification, reminding the public that the document is issued free of charge.
The Department of Finance in the Philippines is prioritizing the suspension of excise tax on liquefied petroleum gas (LPG) and kerosene, citing consideration for lower and middle classes.
The Philippine Senate has called on the Department of Energy to re-evaluate its policy of two onsite work days, citing the ongoing oil crisis as a reason for potential changes.
Former Nigerian oil minister Diezani Alison-Madueke has categorically denied all corruption charges in her UK trial, stating in court that she never asked for, took, or received any bribes and did not abuse her office.
MANILA, Philippines — Cavite 4th District Rep. Kiko Barzaga on Monday night turned himself over to the Dasmariñas Component City Police Station over the cyberlibel case against him, according to a police report from the Police Regional Office Calabarzon (PRO 4A). This came on the same day that the Makati City Regional Trial Court Branch
An oil tanker passed through the Strait of Hormuz after the US blockade of Iranian maritime traffic came into effect, according to navigation tracking data, as reported by CNN.
Education Secretary Sonny Angara announced a substantial increase in the Maintenance and Other Operating Expenses (MOOE) for public schools in the Philippines. The funding boost aims to help manage rising operational costs and enhance the quality of campus operations.
Nigeria's insurance industry reported a premium of N2.3 billion in the fourth quarter of 2025, driven by growth in the oil & gas and annuity sectors, according to a NAICOM report.
Oil prices sharply increased, climbing back above the $100 per barrel threshold, driven by escalating tensions in the Middle East and concerns over supply.
McDonald's is reportedly planning to expand its US menu offerings to include energy drinks and crafted sodas, according to a Wall Street Journal report.
A Department of Energy official in the Philippines has acknowledged that the weekly fuel price adjustments contribute to cartel-like behavior among oil companies.
Pemex has activated emergency protocols following a diesel spill at its Deer Park refinery in Texas, with the leak site isolated and an oil spill team deploying booms to contain it.
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito is pushing for a comprehensive review of the Philippines' energy policies, including the Oil Deregulation Law and the Electric Power Industry Reform Act (EPIRA), and the establishment of a national fuel reserve.
MANILA, Philippines — Six suspected fixers were arrested at the Land Transportation Office’s (LTO) central headquarters in Quezon City, the agency said Monday.
The head of the International Energy Agency (IEA) stated that global oil prices are expected to soon reflect the escalating severity of the crisis involving Iran.