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FUEL SUBSIDIES MUST BE TARGETED & TEMPORARY The Philippines imports almost all of its oil needs, with roughly 90% sourced from the Middle East, making the country highly exposed to sustained price spikes as US-Iran tensions escalate. Energy security becomes a top priority, as inadequate supply could disrupt production and logistics, driving up the prices of basic goods. On #Business360 with Maiki Oreta, former Finance Secretary Cesar Purisima warns against permanent fuel subsidies, stressing the need to balance consumer protection with fiscal discipline. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #israeliranconflict #oil #fuelsubsidy

FEW FILIPINOS REQUEST REPATRIATION AMID ISRAEL TRAVEL BAN Only 41 Filipinos in Israel have requested repatriation amid the crisis in the Middle East, with food assistance as the top need. On #Business360, Philippine Ambassador to Israel Aileen Mendiola said most requests from the community are for food, and embassy officials have worked with employers to provide supplies including rice while airspace remains closed. The Philippine embassy in Tel Aviv has converted its consular office into a 24-7 crisis center to track alerts and coordinate with local authorities to ensure Filipino safety. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #israeliranconflict #ofw #tourist #repatriation

BAYAN RALLY VS. ‘U.S.’ BASES IN THE PH Members of Bagong Alyansang Makabayan staged a protest against the alleged presence of U.S. military bases in the country under the Enhanced Defense Cooperation Agreement (EDCA). Meanwhile, Defense Secretary Gilbert Teodoro addressed concerns, saying the Philippines’ alliances are meant only for defensive and deterrent purposes. | via Janina Vela, bnc.ph #news #phnews #newsph #latestnews #bnc #bilyonaryonewschannel #fyp #fypage

‘THERE’S NO EXCUSE FOR HIS REPULSIVE REMARKS’ — HONTIVEROS ON SUNTAY’S STATEMENT Sen. Risa Hontiveros is alarmed over Rep. Bong Suntay’s statement about Anne Curtis, reminding the fellow lawmaker that under the Bawal Bastos Law, gender-based harrassment is punishable. Suntay earlier apologized, saying offending people was not his intention. | via Hannah Ty, bnc.ph #news #phnews #newsph #latestnews #bnc #bilyonaryonewschannel #fyp #fypage

ANALYST: CRISIS IN IRAN COULD HURT PH ECONOMY AND OFW REMITTANCES Foreign Policy Expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi warns that millions of Overseas Filipino Workers (OFWs) in the Middle East could be affected by the ongoing conflict in Iran, creating 'double economic shocks' for the Philippines. The first shock: rising oil prices, which would push up prices of goods across the country. The second shock: remittances. Banlaoi explains about 30% of global OFW remittances come from the Middle East, totaling to about $10 billion in 2025. He estimates that if the conflict lasts 4 weeks to 6 months, remittances could drop by $2 billion, and if it continues for over a year, losses could reach $5 billion. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #israeliranconflict #ofw #remittance #inflation

IRAN CRISIS: HOW RUSSIA AND CHINA ARE RESPONDING Foreign Policy Expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi says Russia and China are both cautious but responding very differently to the Iran crisis. He notes that Russia has begun discrete naval deployments in the region, signaling possible military readiness if tensions escalate. Banlaoi says Moscow may see the conflict as a strategic window to expand influence and secure oil interests. Meanwhile, China is taking a more diplomatic route. Banlaoi says Beijing seeks to prevent prolonged instability as China buys over 80% of Iran’s shipped oil. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #russia #china #israeliranconflict #oil

ANALYST: IRAN CRISIS COULD SPARK WIDER REGIONAL INSTABILITY Foreign Policy Expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi says the Iran crisis may not end quickly, reacting to U.S. President Donald Trump’s statement that operations could last four weeks with a 'big wave' still coming. Banlaoi says the bigger concern is regional spillover. He warns the conflict is not just about Iran. Armed groups such as the Houthis in Yemen, Hezbollah in Lebanon, and militias in Syria and Iraq could respond in support of Tehran. Banlaoi says even if conventional fighting subsides, retaliatory actions across neighboring countries could trigger prolonged instability in the region. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #israeliranconflict

ANALYST WARNS MIDDLE EAST CONFLICT COULD SPILL OVER TO PH Foreign Policy Expert Prof. Rommel Banlaoi says militant risks in the Philippines have not disappeared despite recent gains in counterinsurgency efforts. Amid concerns that the Marcos administration’s U.S. pivot and expanded EDCA sites could increase risks, Banlaoi notes there are still Hezbollah followers, anti-Israeli and anti-American militants, and remnants of the Bangsamoro Islamic Freedom Fighters operating in the country, though in decline. 'Ang hinihintay ko lang, may magbuhos ng pera at armas,' he warns, stressing that militant groups resurge when funding returns. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #edca #israeliranconflict #pbbm #bongbongmarcos #marcos

REP. CHAN FILES BILL STRENGTHENING MEDIA WELFARE A part of newly sworn-in Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jan Almario Chan's platform is to push for stronger benefits for media workers through House Bill 7431 or the Media Personnel Protection and Welfare Act. Chan says the bill recognizes press freedom as a constitutional right, but stresses that true journalistic freedom also depends on protecting media personnel and creating an environment where they can work safely and effectively. He emphasizes that working conditions for media personnel are particularly challenging in the provinces. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #mediawelfare #journalist #media #mediaworker

REP. CHAN BACKS PROBE INTO 'EX-MARINES' LINKED TO ZALDY CO Newly sworn-in Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jan Almario Chan says he supports an investigation into the 18 self-proclaimed 'ex-marines-turned-bagmen' allegedly associated with former Rep. Zaldy Co. As a lawyer, Chan underscores the importance of scrutinizing the evidence and granting a fair and due process to each party involved in the controversy. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #zaldyco #exmarines #bagmen #corruption

REP. CHAN: NO CONTACT, NO CLUE ON ZALDY CO’S WHEREABOUTS Newly sworn-in Ako Bicol Party-list Rep. Jan Almario Chan says he has had no contact with and prefers not to know the whereabouts of resigned Rep. Zaldy Co. As the party-list’s third nominee, Chan assumes the seat vacated by Co following the latter’s resignation amid allegations linking him to the flood control scandal. Co remains at large and has been declared a 'fugitive from justice' after the Sandiganbayan issued a warrant of arrest in connection with graft and malversation charges over allegedly anomalous flood control projects. More on this in the full episode of #AtTheForefront. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #zaldyco #floodcontrol #floodcontrolscandal

REP. SUNTAY: IMPEACHMENT VS VP SARA LIKELY TO REACH SENATE Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay said he believes the impeachment complaint against Vice President Sara Duterte will likely be transmitted to the Senate, noting that only 106 votes are needed to elevate the articles for trial. He added, however, that he is not aware of any directive from the Speaker to push the measure, unlike in previous proceedings. More on this in the full episode of #TheSpokes. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #bongsuntay #suntay #impeachment #vpsara #saraduterte #duterte #indaysara

REP. SUNTAY: MAYOR JOY SHOULD HAVE ASKED ME FIRST Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay said Joy Belmonte should have first sought his side before issuing a statement calling for his public apology over his controversial remark. While expressing respect for the mayor’s position as a women’s advocate, he noted that they maintain open communication and that she could have easily clarified the context with him prior to releasing her statement. More on this in the full episode of #TheSpokes #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #bongsuntay #suntay #joybelmonte #publicapology #annecurtis #womensadvocate #womensmonth

REP. SUNTAY PUSHES BACK ON DDS TAG Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay denied being a Duterte Diehard Supporter (DDS), saying critics were quick to label him as such after he shared his observations on the impeachment complaint. He stressed that he has consistently voted based on principle — including voting for insufficiency in substance in the impeachment complaint against Bongbong Marcos and opposing the anti-terrorism bill during the term of Rodrigo Duterte. More on this in the full episode of #TheSpokes. #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #bongsuntay #suntay #dds #impeachment #sarasuterte #vpsara #indaysara #duterte #rodrigoduterte #digong #bongbongmarcos #pbbm #marcos

REP. SUNTAY SAYS SORRY, DEFENDS IMPEACHMENT REMARK Quezon City 4th District Rep. Bong Suntay issued a public apology to those offended by his remarks, saying there was no malice intended and that his statement may have been taken out of context. However, he maintained that the analogy he used during the impeachment proceedings was meant to drive a point and said he stands by it despite the backlash. More on this in the full episode of #TheSpokes #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #philippines #pilipinas #viral #viralvideos #news #newsph #balita #bongsuntay #suntay #publicapology #impeachment #annecurtis