Philippines’ crude oil supply can last until June 30 | The wRap

Today’s headlines: Philippines’ oil supply, Donald Trump, SB19

Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:

• PH has enough crude oil supply until June 30, Marcos says

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says on Friday, March 27, the country has enough crude oil to last until the end of June. This is his assurance given amid mounting concerns over global supply disruptions caused by the escalating conflict in the Middle East.

• Philippines to host ‘barebones’ ASEAN Summit, focus on oil crisis response

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. says Friday, March 27, the planned ASEAN Summit in Cebu province will be pushing through. He says the “barebones” summit will focus solely on the effects of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran.

• Trump extends pause on striking Iran’s energy plants into April

US President Donald Trump says he will extend a pause on attacks against Iran’s energy plants for 10 days until April 6, 2026 at 2000 Eastern Daylight Time. But citing peace talk mediators, The Wall Street Journal reports that Iran did not ask for a 10-day pause on strikes on its energy plants.

• SM, Robinsons, Ayala, Megaworld cut mall hours in response to energy emergency

All of the Philippines’ major mall chain operators announce shorter operating hours starting Monday, March 30, in response to the country’s national energy emergency.

• SB19 releases ‘Wakas at Simula’ album, music video for ‘Emoji’

Boy group SB19 releases its highly-anticipated album ‘Wakas at Simula’ Friday, March 27. It also drops the music video for the song ‘Emoji’ on Friday. – Rappler.com