Amid Middle East war, senators tell cabinet members: We are ‘in crisis’

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines is “in crisis” due to the impact of the escalating conflict in the Middle East, senators told cabinet secretaries on Tuesday.  Sens. Bam Aquino, JV Ejercito, Kiko Pangilinan and Loren Legarda gave this description in relation to the impact of the Middle East war on the country. The senators gave their