Top News Headlines In Philippines, Singapore & Thailand : March 7, 2026

PHILIPPINES

1. EDUCATION, WORKERS’ PROTECTION AGREEMENTS IN SULU BEING FINALISED -- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

 The Technical Working Group (TWG) on the Sulu Transition is now finalising the agreements aimed at ensuring the seamless operation of education institutions and the continued protection of workers in the province.

2.  ICC REJECTS DUTERTE APPEAL FOR INTERIM RELEASE-- PHILIPPINE NEWS AGENCY

The International Criminal Court (ICC) Appeals Chamber has rejected the appeal of former President Rodrigo Duterte’s camp seeking his interim release from detention.

SINGAPORE

1. SINGAPORE READY TO ENTER NEW CHAPTER IN RELATIONS WITH JAPAN, DEEPEN TIES WITH CHINA AND SOUTH KOREA: SIM ANN -- CNA

Singapore is ready to enter a new chapter in its relations with Japan, as it deepens ties and cooperation with Northeast Asian partners China and South Korea, Senior Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Sim Ann said on Friday.

2. SIA TO OPERATE REPATRIATION FLIGHTS BETWEEN SINGAPORE AND OMAN IN SUPPORT OF MFA -- THE STRAITS TIMES

National carrier Singapore Airlines (SIA) is supporting the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MFA) in operating repatriation flights between Singapore and Oman amid the ongoing conflict in the region sparked by the US-Israeli attack on Iran on Feb 28.

THAILAND

1. ROYAL GAZETTE PUBLISHES ORDER BANNING FUEL AND LPG EXPORTS -- THE NATION

The Royal Gazette on March 6, 2026 published a Prime Minister’s Order setting out measures to prevent and address a fuel shortage in Thailand, with the order taking effect immediately upon publication.

 2. EXPERTS URGE SWIFT NEW 'CRISIS' GOVT -- BANGKOK POST

Experts have called for the urgent formation of a new government as Thailand faces mounting economic, geopolitical and climate challenges, warning delays could worsen policy responses and weaken public confidence.

-- BERNAMA