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Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Gulf Oil Shipping in 2026
Hormuz Blockade Disrupts Gulf Oil Shipping in 2026
The Hormuz blockade is disrupting Gulf energy traffic as renewed U.S.-Iran hostilities restrict access to Iranian ports...
ASEAN Myanmar Talks Open New Dialogue
ASEAN Myanmar Talks Open New Dialogue Under PH Leadership
ASEAN Myanmar talks led by Philippine Foreign Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro opened a new diplomatic channel...
Oil Climbs Above $86 as Hormuz Tensions Intensify
Oil Climbs Above $86 as Strait of Hormuz Tensions Intensify
International oil prices climbed to a one-month high on Tuesday, July 14, 2026, as attacks...
Cebu Unveils FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 Brand and Venue
FIBA and SBP unveiled the FIBA Women’s Asia Cup 2027 brand and confirmed Cebu’s SM Seaside Arena as venue for the eight-team continental tournament scheduled for July 10–18, 2027.
Canada, Philippines pledge stronger trade and security ties
Canada and the Philippines pledged stronger trade, energy, defense, and maritime cooperation after Marcos met Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney in Vancouver, with Filipino Canadians highlighted as a key bridge between both countries.
PAGASA warns of isolated thunderstorms, possible flash floods or landslides in...
PAGASA’s July 4, 2026 afternoon forecast warned of isolated thunderstorms and possible flash floods or landslides.
Alex Eala gets Centre Court test against Iga Swiatek in Wimbledon...
Alex Eala is scheduled to face defending Wimbledon champion Iga Swiatek on Centre Court after becoming the first Filipino player in the Open Era to reach a Grand Slam third round.
Gilas Pilipinas Faces New Zealand in FIBA Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas Faces New Zealand in FIBA World Cup Asian Qualifiers
Gilas Pilipinas is set to face New Zealand in the FIBA Basketball World Cup...
PAGASA: Habagat Brings Rains Over Palawan on July 2
PAGASA: Habagat Brings Rains Over Palawan; Thunderstorms Possible in Other Areas
PAGASA said the Southwest Monsoon, locally known as Habagat, is affecting the western section...
Russia Launches Major Kyiv Attack as Ukraine Hits Russian Oil Refinery
Russia launched an 11-hour drone and missile attack on Kyiv on July 2, 2026, killing at least 20 civilians, while Ukraine said it struck...
