Day: March 28, 2026
March 28, 2026 – Government Oil Reserves and Mitigation Strategies
In a bid to cool rising oil prices amid the ongoing Middle East crisis the Trump administration has begun releasing crude from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (SPR), lending 45.2 million barrels to energy companies in its first round. The volume released so far represents just over half of the 86 million barrels the administration had earlier said it would make available in the initial phase. The broader plan is to lend a total of 172 million barrels, with deliveries scheduled through this year and into the next, according to Reuters.
March 28, 2026. Trending News Worldwide
Tiger Woods has been arrested and charged with driving under the influence following a rollover crash in Jupiter Island, Florida, on Friday afternoon, the Martin County Sheriff’s Office said.
Investigators said the crash happened before 2 p.m. in the 280 block of South Beach Road when a truck pulling a small pressure-cleaning trailer was traveling north and slowing to turn into a driveway. That’s when a Land Rover, driven by Woods, approached from behind at a high rate speed, the sheriff’s office said.
March 28, 2026. On science and technology
The European Commission has announced that it suffered a cyber attack that affected “cloud infrastructure hosting the Commission’s web presence on the Europea.eu platform.” While the attack has been contained, Bleeping Computer reports that the threat actor claiming to be behind it was able to take over 350GB of data before the Commission addressed the issue.
☕ March 28, 2026. PH Trending News
MANILA, Philippines — The Senate’s probe into the government response to the Middle East crisis is zeroing in on oil companies, with lawmakers seeking to hold firms accountable for possible profiteering as fuel prices surge.
At the ad hoc PROTECT (Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy) hearing, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian raised concerns that some oil players may be taking advantage of the crisis by selling old fuel stocks at prices reflecting recent global increases.
March 28, 2026. News Updates on Former President Rodrigo Duterte
CAGAYAN DE ORO CITY, Philippines — Members of the Partido Demokratiko Pilipino (PDP) based in this city will celebrate today the 81st birthday of former president Rodrigo Duterte.
To make the event special, the party prepared 81 cakes symbolizing the age of Duterte, who is currently detained in The Hague, the Netherlands over supposed crimes against humanity.
🍵 March 28, 2026 Coverage: VP Sara Duterte Updates
MANILA, Philippines — A group of lawyers led by Israelito Torreon asked the Supreme Court on Friday to declare as unconstitutional the impeachment proceedings against Vice President Sara Duterte at the House of Representatives.
March 28, 2026. Oil Price and War in Iran Monitor
Iran has dismissed a 15-point US plan and issued its own demands. According to state media, Tehran says it won’t end its attacks unless the US pays reparations and recognizes Iran’s sovereignty over the Strait of Hormuz.