DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Since the United States and Israel unleashed strikes on Iran on February 28, war has spread across the region and casualties have been reported in countries around the Middle East. AFP has not been able to independently verify all of the following tolls. The figures are based on numbers released

Here’s the rundown of top stories and headlines from Cebu Daily News for Friday, March 13. Free CBRT rides this March 13 Cebuano commuters will get their first rides on the long-delayed Cebu Bus Rapid Transit (CBRT) system today, Friday, March 13.  READ MORE Alegria oil field: Capitol open to investors According to Cebu Gov. Pamela

MANILA, Philippines — The buyout of a major oil and gas firm in Colombia by the Razon’s group is seen to calm the Philippines’ supply woes calm the Philippines’ supply woes, analysts said. The reins of SierraCol Energy Ltd., Colombia’s largest independent oil and gas exploration and production company, are set to be taken by