The Manila Times
March 2026
White House expresses 'concerns' over blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader
The White House on Monday expressed "concerns" over Israeli police blocking Jerusalem's Catholic leader from accessing Christianity's holiest site on Palm Sunday
We did express our concerns with Israel with respect to these holy sites being shut down,
Ukraine inks defense deal with arms producer Bulgaria
This is not a mere formality, but a joint commitment to our Euro-Atlantic security,
Vatican expresses regret to Israel over Holy Sepulchre blocking
Ukraine's Zelenskyy rejects salary suspension reports
Hungary's Prime Minister Viktor Orban, an ally of Russia's President Vladimir Putin, has blocked an EU loan of 90 billion euros ($115 billion) ahead of a national election in April
We are getting to work, but this does not constitute a large-scale deployment, as the funds are not yet available,
Today, salaries are being paid, the army is funded, and pensions are being disbursed. Everything is paid. I believe we are doing a rather good job,
Cubans ready for Russian oil but some say not enough
The Anatoly Kolodkin, a tanker under US sanctions carrying 730,000 barrels of crude, was due to arrive at the western port of Matanzas by Tuesday with the first oil shipment to the communist-ruled island since January
Russia considers it its duty not to stand aside, but to provide the necessary assistance to our Cuban friends,
It's a drop in the bucket compared to what this country needs. It means next to nothing,
We'll welcome it with open arms. You have no idea how badly we need that oil,
Let's see if things improve for us, even just a little...I can't take it anymore,
Trump threatens to destroy Iran oil island despite price surge
In a post on his Truth Social network, Trump voiced hope about US talks with a "more reasonable regime" in Tehran, an apparent reference to new leadership despite the failure of the month-long war to dislodge the Islamic republic
I say to President Trump: no one will be able to stop the war in our region, in the Gulf … Please, help us to stop the war, you are capable of it,
When I make it to a cafe table, even for a few minutes, I can almost believe the world hasn't ended,
The Houthi's ability to disrupt shipping through the Bab al-Mandeb strait, which accounts for roughly 12 percent of global trade, is the new key risk,
No one in the world can accept it,
It sets an incredible precedent. So this means that nations can now take over international waterways and claim them as their own,
Please, help us to stop the war, you are capable of it,
I tell President Trump: Nobody can stop the war in our region in the gulf but you,
Airport bottlenecks ease as TSA workers get paid, but shutdown continues
After weeks of airport chaos, there was finally optimism for the beleaguered aviation system
TSA officers are grateful to the president and secretary for their leadership to put money back into the pockets of TSA employees who worked without pay during the ongoing Democrat DHS shutdown. Working without pay forced more than 500 officers to leave TSA, and thousands were forced to call out,
It has always been the policy of this president and this administration to deport the worst of the worst illegal alien criminals,
To say we are utterly disgusted and disappointed with our elected officials is an understatement,
Backpay alone does not fix those problems,
None of my colleagues feel like they’ve been made whole,... Their finances are destroyed.”
Australian regulator probes Facebook, YouTube over teen social media ban
We are now moving into an enforcement stance,
This reform is unwinding 20 years of entrenched social media practices,
NBA Bulls fire Ivey after anti-LGBTQ comments
They proclaim Pride Month in the NBA,
Catholicism is a false religion. And is not the true Doctrine of Christ. (It) does not lead to salvation in Jesus Christ,
NASA begins countdown to April 1 Moon launch
I'm just gonna make an appeal to the space gods, okay
We'll fly when this hardware is ready,
Cloud coverage and potential for high winds on the ground" were their
The vehicle is ready, the system is ready. The crew is ready,
Behind this flight stands a campaign,
‘Gas-and-run’ suspect surrenders after viral incident
Ceres Bus offers 10% fare discount during Holy Week
This fare discount is one way of supporting our government and President Marcos' program of ensuring that our countrymen spend a meaningful Holy Week with their loved ones,
ArenaPlus reignites PVL, Spikers’ Turf partnership for 3rd year
We extend our heartfelt appreciation to ArenaPlus for its partnership with the Premier Volleyball League and the Spikers’ Turf. Your continued investment and confidence in the PVL and Spikes’ Turf play a vital role in elevating the league’s growth, enhancing fan engagement and strengthening the platforms for our athletes,
Over the years, we have witnessed how volleyball has captured the hearts of Filipinos from packed arenas to millions of fans following every rally, every set and every championship moment,
Through this partnership, ArenaPlus is proud to elevate the sports entertainment experience surrounding volleyball. Whether inside the arena or among fans cheering from different parts of the country, the energy of the game continues to unite people and create moments that fans truly live for,
Man who crashed pickup into Michigan synagogue was inspired by Iran-backed Hezbollah, FBI says
He then exchanged gunfire with another guard before fatally shooting himself
Gulf allies privately make the case to Trump to keep fighting until Iran is decisively defeated
All the while, Trump is struggling to rally public support at home for a war that's left more than 3,000 dead across the Mideast and is shaking the global economy
The absence of a clear objective, the absence of the trust that the United States is really going to go until the end and finish the jobs... it's making some of them reluctant,
They are religious zealots who can never be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon because they have an apocalyptic vision of the future,... And all of their neighbors know that, by the way, which is why all of their neighbors have been supportive of the efforts we're conducting."
They weren't thinking this was going to happen, nobody was,
Saudi Arabia's fighting back hard. Qatar is fighting back. UAE is fighting back. Kuwait's fighting back. Bahrain's fighting back,
We want a guarantee that this will never happen again."
An Iranian regime that launches ballistic missiles at homes, weaponizes global trade and supports proxies is no longer an acceptable feature of the regional landscape,
Marcos opens new expressway in Nueva Ecija, announces free toll until Dec
Asian stocks fall, oil up as Trump threatens Iran
The price of the main US benchmark for oil, West Texas Intermediate (WTI), was up 3.30 percent at $106.28 a barrel after closing Monday above $100 for the first time since the war started
Marcos to spend Holy Week in home province, urges renewal of commitment to faith
For the Holy Week, I will spend a few days in Ilocos Norte. And I will be back in Manila by the weekend,
May this Holy Week strengthen our resolve to become a nation guided by faith, united in purpose, and inspired by selfless service,
Marcos orders talks with Iran on passage of PH-bound oil tankers through Strait of Hormuz
This is to ensure the steady delivery of oil to the country amid the hostilities in the Middle East
According to DFA Secretary Tess Lazaro, we have good relations with Iran,
Thieves steal paintings by Renoir, Cézanne and Matisse from a private museum in Italy
The three stolen paintings are “Fish” by Auguste Renoir, “Still Life with Cherries” by Paul Cézanne, and “Odalisque on the Terrace” by Henri Matisse
Renoir's painting, for example, is very beautiful, but, within the context of the foundation as a whole, it isn't among the most important works,
Art thefts can indeed be carried out for the purpose of extortion,
Florida governor signs bill to rename airport after Trump
The airport is approximately two miles from Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort
Changing an airport name is a local issue and the FAA does not approve airport name changes,
However, the FAA must complete some administrative tasks to include updating navigational charts and databases,
Meta says testing subscription tier for Instagram
Meta launched ad-free, paid versions of Facebook and Instagram in the United Kingdom last year to comply with legislation there
UK tabloid should pay Prince Harry, others 'substantial' damages — lawyers
King Charles's estranged younger son Harry, pop star Elton John, and actor Elizabeth Hurley are among the seven public figures suing the Daily Mail and The Mail on Sunday publisher for allegedly unlawfully gathering intimate information to feed their papers
Each of the claimants is entitled to a very substantial award of damages to compensate them for wrongs committed.
I know that I did unlawful stuff on him, but I cannot recall what exactly,
PH to take part in first Eurovision Song Contest in Asia
The network, however, is yet to make an announcement, as of press time
The Contest will be broadcast in partnership with Thailand’s Channel 3, with broadcasters from 10 countries across Asia confirmed with more to be announced in the coming months, each bringing their own voice, identity and storytelling to the stage,
Iran fires missiles across Middle East as Trump threatens oil hub
Please, help us to stop the war; you are capable of it,
It's definitely beyond the halfway point. But I don't want to put a schedule on it,
When I make it to a cafe table, even for a few minutes, I can almost believe the world hasn't ended,
It sets an incredible precedent,
So this means that nations can now take over international waterways and claim them as their own,
I say to President Trump: no one will be able to stop the war in our region, in the Gulf … Please, help us to stop the war, you are capable of it,