Palace: Philippines has enough fuel, basic commodities amid Mideast tensions
Palace: Philippines has enough fuel, basic commodities amid Mideast tensionsMotorists line up at a gasoline station along United Nations Avenue on March 9, 2026, a day before the staggered fuel price adjustments take effect. MANILA, Philippines — Malacañang on Tuesday, March 10, assured the public that the Philippines has sufficient supplies of fuel and basic commodities despite rising global oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis. “Hindi po kailangan magkaroon ng panic buying dahil kumpleto naman po at enough pa po ang supply, lalong-lalo na ang ating fuel at ng ating mga basic commodities,” Castro said. (There is no need for panic buying because the supply is complete and still sufficient, especially for our fuel and basic commodities.) According to the Department of Trade and Industry (DTI), there has been no unusual movement in the prices of basic commodities in Metro Manila and other regions.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 15:38 UTC
Portfolio flows to emerging markets slow to $22 billion in February, says IIF
Counterfeit U.S. 100 dollar banknotes on the floor inside a compound in O'Smach used for scam operations, at the Chong Chom-O'Smach border crossing, which was bombed and occupied by the Thai military in December following clashes between Thailand and Cambodia along a disputed border area, in Samraong, Oddar Meanchey province, Cambodia, February 2, 2026. REUTERS/Chalinee Thirasupa
Source:The Standard
March 10, 2026 15:06 UTC
SolGen recommends acquittal of Ressa, researcher over libel charge
SolGen recommends acquittal of Ressa, researcher over libel chargePhilippine journalist Maria Ressa (C) speaks during a press conference after attending the court's verdict promulgation in Manila on June 15, 2020. Ressa was convicted on June 15 of cyber libel and sentenced to prison in a case that watchdogs say marks a dangerous erosion of press freedom under President Rodrigo Duterte. In a statement on Tuesday, March 10, the SolGen said the criminal charges against Ressa and Santos were filed beyond the legal time limit. “On this basis, the OSG sought to apply the Causing ruling to the case of Ressa and Santos,” it added. However, the SolGen clarified that its recommendation does not mean cyber libel is protected speech.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 11:53 UTC
Leaked intel led to China ramming of PCG ship at Escoda Shoal, says AFP
Leaked intel led to China ramming of PCG ship at Escoda Shoal, says AFPMANILA, Philippines — A Filipino national recruited into an alleged Chinese spy network passed information that led to the harassment of a Philippine vessel at Escoda Shoal, according to the Armed Forces of the Philippines. "Based on the information he gave, it resulted in the harassment of one of the Coast Guard ships in Sabina (Escoda) Shoal," Trinidad said in mixed English and Filipino. He thought that his Coast Guard friends might be injured or killed." Escoda Shoal became a flashpoint of tensions in the sea in 2024 after the PCG deployed BRP Teresa Magbanua to monitor alleged Chinese reclamation activities in the area. China claims sovereignty over the feature and most of the South China Sea despite a 2016 arbitral tribunal ruling that invalidated Beijing's expansive maritime claims.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 11:09 UTC
Marcos bats for UN Security Council seat anew
Marcos bats for UN Security Council seat anewPresident Ferdinand Marcos Jr. met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the UN Headquarters in New York on Monday, March 9, 2026 (US time.) MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. reiterated the Philippines' bid for a seat at the United Nations Security Council (UNSC) while he was in New York, according to the Palace. Any country that faces concerns with peace and security, the Philippines just needs to hear them if we become a member of the UN Security Council because their voice could contribute to international safety, peace and security.) Elections for a UNSC seat will be held on June 3, 2026. Apart from meeting with Guterres, Marcos delivered an address for the 70th Session of the UN Commission on the Status of Women.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 07:10 UTC
Eala, Noskova dispute quarterfinal berth at Indian Wells
Eala, Noskova dispute quarterfinal berth at Indian WellsMANILA, Philippines — Alex Eala attempts to topple another giant in World No. 14 Linda Noskova of Czechia in a tall order of snatching a quarterfinal ticket in the Indian Wells Open Wednesday, March 11 (Manila time), at the Indian Wells Garden in California. 52 Dayana Yastremska of Ukraine in the second round. Like Gauff, Noskova, with a career-best at No. On top of a quarterfinal berth, up for taking for Eala is a shot at Top 20-25 after jumping to No.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 06:50 UTC
Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth round
Alcaraz battles back to reach Indian Wells fourth roundCarlos Alcaraz of Spain plays a backhand against Grigor Dimitrov of Bulgaria in their second-round match of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 07, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. INDIAN WELLS, United States — World No. 1 Carlos Alcaraz battled back to defeat Arthur Rinderknech, 6-7 (6/8), 6-3, 6-2, and remain unbeaten in 2026 in reaching the fourth round of the Indian Wells Masters 1000 on Monday (Tuesday Manila time). He followed that up with the Qatar Open title and with two wins under his belt in Indian Wells is now 14-0 on the season. Alcaraz, a two-time Indian Wells champion, will face 13th-seeded Norwegian Casper Ruud for a place in the quarterfinals.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 06:16 UTC
Padel to feature at Asian Games in 'significant moment'
Padel to feature at Asian Games in 'significant moment'TOKYO, Japan — The racquet sport of padel has hailed "a significant moment" in its rapid growth after being included as a medal event at the Asian Games in Japan this year. The Asian Games take place every four years, and the Covid-delayed edition in China in 2023 had about 12,000 athletes, more competitors than the Olympics. Luigi Carraro, president of the Lausanne-based International Padel Federation (FIP), said: "This is a significant moment for our sport. "The Asian Games represent one of the most important multi-sport events in the world, and the confirmation of padel as a medal sport reflects both the rapid development of the sport across Asia and its growing global impact." Padel is typically played as doubles and takes place within an enclosed space that resembles a tennis court.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 05:52 UTC
What we know about alleged strike on Iran school
What we know about alleged strike on Iran schoolPeople mourn on the day of the funeral of the victims following a reported strike on a school in Minab, Iran, March 3, 2026. Amirhossein Khorgooei/ISNA/WANA (West Asia News Agency) via REUTERS
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March 10, 2026 04:45 UTC
War in the Middle East: Economic impact around the world
PARIS, France — Here are the latest economic events in the Middle East war on Tuesday:Oil prices fall- Comments from President Donald Trump declaring the Middle East war "pretty much" over sent oil prices down, and pushed US stocks skyward. US to roll back oil sanctions- Trump announced on Monday that he will waive some sanctions on oil due to the market turmoil. - "We're also waiving certain oil-related sanctions to reduce prices," Trump told reporters after his administration previously signaled it would roll back sanctions on oil exports from Russia. G7 finance ministers- France's finance minister said the G7 was "not there yet" in terms of any release of strategic oil reserves as the world's leading industrialised nations held crisis talks on the economic fallout of the Middle East war, even as they stand ready to do so. - Lufthansa and Air France extended flight cancellations to Middle East destinations.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 03:46 UTC
Five Iranian women's soccer players granted humanitarian visas in Australia
Australia’s Home Affairs Minister Tony Burke poses with Fatemeh Pasandideh, Mona Hamoudi, Atefeh Ramezanizadeh, Zahra Ghanbari and Zahra Sarbali, the five women from the Iranian women’s soccer team who were granted humanitarian visas, in Queensland, Australia, March 9, 2026. @Tony_Burke on X/Handout via REUTERS
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March 10, 2026 03:33 UTC
China's exports turbocharge into 2026 after record-breaking year
China's exports turbocharge into 2026 after record-breaking yearFILE PHOTO: A cargo ship with containers docks at a terminal of the Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong province, China October 30, 2025.
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March 10, 2026 03:33 UTC
Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells Last 16
Djokovic edges Kovacevic to reach Indian Wells Last 16Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States during Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. Novak Djokovic of Serbia plays Aleksandar Kovacevic of the United States during Day 6 of the BNP Paribas Open at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden on March 09, 2026 in Indian Wells, California. Matthew Stockman / Getty Images / AFPINDIAN WELLS, United States — Novak Djokovic clawed out a 6-4, 1-6, 6-4 victory over 72nd-ranked American Aleksandar Kovacevic on Monday (Tuesday Manila time) to reach the fourth round at Indian Wells for the first time since 2017. With five Indian Wells titles, Djokovic is tied for the record with Swiss great Roger Federer. Alcaraz, riding a 13-0 match winning streak as he chases a third Indian Wells title, headlined the night session, taking on France's Arthur Rinderknech.
Source:Philippine Star
March 10, 2026 03:30 UTC
DepEd approves 4-day work week for non-teaching personnel
DepEd approves 4-day work week for non-teaching personnelParents accompany students as classes open for the new school year at an elementary school in Manila on June 16, 2025. MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Education has allowed its non-teaching personnel to work onsite for only four days a week starting Monday, March 9. In a memorandum issued Sunday, March 8, Education Secretary Sonny Angara designates Friday as a common work-from-home day for all covered personnel. In doing so, DepEd joins other government agencies in implementing four-day onsite work arrangements after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.'s directive for government offices to conserve energy amid the conflict in the Middle East. The policy applies to non-teaching and related-teaching personnel, including contract-of-service and job order employees, under the department’s existing flexible work arrangements.
Source:Philippine Star
March 09, 2026 22:50 UTC