U.S.–Iran Tensions Persist as Trump Rejects New Proposal DONALD TRUMP – The U.S. President stated that he is not satisfied with a new proposal from Iran, as peace talks remain stalled despite an ongoing ceasefire. Iran reportedly submitted the proposal through Pakistan, though its contents were not disclosed. Trump attributed the delay to serious disagreements … Read more
Financial Aid Application Sparks Frustration Among OFWs in UAE Many Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have expressed concern over the application process for financial aid from the Department of Migrant Workers (DMW), intended for those affected by the crisis in the Middle East. On the day the online registration opened, … Read more
DND Warns Public Against False News on Middle East Conflict DND – The Department of National Defense has warned the public not to believe or share false information spreading online about the recent conflict in the Middle East, especially claims that the Philippines might be Iran’s next target. In a Facebook post on March 2, … Read more
Rowena Guanzon Calls Out Lack of National Defense as U.S. and Iran Conflict Escalates ROWENA GUANZON – The former Commission on Elections Commissioner has expressed serious concern over the potential risk to the Philippines amid escalating tensions between the United States, Israel, and Iran. In a Facebook post on March 2, 2026, Guanzon warned that … Read more
Philippine Government Confirms Death of Filipina in Middle East Conflict A Filipino caregiver working in Israel was killed during the ongoing conflict in the Middle East, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. confirmed. The victim, identified as Mary Ann Velasquez De Vera from Pangasinan, died while trying to save the elderly person under her care and bring … Read more
Manny Pacquiao’s Camp Confirms Fight w/ Conor McGregor Next Year The camp of Filipino boxing champion Manny Pacquiao confirmed that he will fight the Irish mixed martial arts star Conor McGregor next year. Pacman’s special assistant Jayke Joson confirmed in a statement that the Pinoy boxer turned Senator will fight Conor McGregor next year in the … Read more