Today’s headlines: War on Iran, Donald Trump, Philippine oil supply
Here are today’s headlines – the latest news in the Philippines and around the world:
Iran attacked a crude oil ship that was loaded with all its cargo in the port of Dubai on Monday, March 30, burning it and destroying its vessel. Meanwhile, authorities say an industrial building and an oil truck at the Israeli Refinery in Haifa were hit by debris from an intercepted missile.
US President Donald Trump has warned that the US will destroy Iran’s energy plants and oil wells if Tehran does not open the Strait of Hormuz. This, after Tehran described the US peace proposals as “false” and launched waves of missiles against Israel.
The Philippine Department of Energy says that the country’s oil inventory may last up to 50.9 days as of Friday, March 27. This is longer than the 45 days previously estimated.
The Manila City Government is hiring more than 1,400 jeepney drivers to fight the rising fuel prices to provide free transportation. The program started on Monday, March 30 and Tuesday, March 31 before being suspended for Holy Week.
NASA is preparing to launch the first crew of astronauts to the moon in more than 53 years with its second Artemis mission. Not since Apollo 17 in 1972 have humans touched the surface of the moon, a feat NASA intends to repeat in 2028. – Rappler.com
