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The Middle East crisis: From the Strait of Hormuz to your dining table
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As oil prices soar, Filipinos feel the brunt of the Middle East conflict. Here is how it's hitting households.

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Trending In Economy

Marcos declares state of ‘energy emergency'

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emer-gency, creating an “UPLIFT” committee to coordinate the government’s response to the fuel crisis and mitigate the impact of the Middle East conflict on the country. — March 24, 2026

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Explainer: Understanding DepEd’s new three-term school calendar

The Department of Education (DepEd) is pushing a major shift in how the Philippine school year is structured, introducing what it calls a “Three-Term School Calendar” — March 26, 2026

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In Energy Supply

Gov’t allots P20B to buy 2 million barrels of diesel

Manila, Philippines — The Philippine government is allotting P20 billion to purchase up to 2 million barrels of diesel meant to bolster the local stockpile as the Middle East war continues to disrupt global trade flows. — March 25, 2026

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In Muslim Mindanao

Bangsamoro’s First Parliamentary Elections: A Test for the Peace Process

After a long delay, the upcoming polls will determine whether the institutions created by the peace agreement can sustain a durable transition to peace and democratic governance. — March 23, 2026

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In Food

Ube is enjoying a purple reign in the US. That’s causing problems in the Philippines

From coffee shops in New York to bakeries in Sydney and beauty retailers in London, global demand for the Filipino purple yam known as ube is rocketing. But satisfying the world’s appetite is bringing challenges. — March 25, 2026