Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict

The war has caused "imminent danger" to the country's energy supplies, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr says.

Philippines Declares National Emergency Over High Fuel Prices

The Southeast Asian country imports 90 percent of its oil from the Middle East, and the government is under intense pressure to deal with the situation.

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Philippines Says Grounding Planes Is a ‘Distinct Possibility’ - Bloomberg.com

Philippines Says Grounding Planes Is a ‘Distinct Possibility’  Bloomberg.com

Philippine president declares energy emergency as impact of Iran war felt

Transport unions say emergency declaration a 'superficial band-aid' that does not address root cause of fuel crisis.

How to protect your money from the Iran war - The Times

How to protect your money from the Iran war  The Times

Airline boss flags possible fuel rationing in Philippines as supplies dwindle

The head of the Philippines’ flag carrier said the Southeast Asian country may need to resort to fuel rationing amid tight supplies due to the war in Iran. “We have countries saying, ‘we need to ration our fuel, we want people to tank fuel in and out.’ The reality is we’re going to have to do the same thing probably in the Philippines,” Philippine Airlines president Richard Nuttall said in an interview on Wednesday. Speaking at the Aviation Festival Asia conference in Singapore, Nuttall said ...

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Voices: Britain’s most vulnerable must be protected from the soaring cost of the Iran crisis

Editorial: As Donald Trump’s war inflicts greater pain on British household bills than we have seen in years, every lever must be pulled to give those who can least afford the hurt the greatest help

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Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries - The Straits Times

Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries  The Straits Times

Philippines declares emergency as energy supplies run short

There is an "imminent danger of a critically low energy supply," Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. said in an executive order late Tuesday.

Philippines says working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

PH says it’s working with Washington to obtain oil from US-sanctioned countries

The Philippines is due to receive its first Russian crude oil import in five years this week following a 30-day waiver issued by the US

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Philippines declares 'national energy emergency' - The Jakarta Post

Philippines declares 'national energy emergency'  The Jakarta Post

Crisis-Struck Philippines Reportedly Buys Russian Oil For First Time in 5 Years

Ship tracking data showed that the Sierra Leone-flagged tanker, Sara Sky, reached the Limay anchorage in Manila Bay on Monday afternoon.

Legarda backs energy emergency declaration, urges urgent gov’t action

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda on Wednesday welcomed President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s declaration of a state of national energy emergency, calling it a long-overdue acknowledgment of the country’s worsening energy situation. In a statement dated March 25, 2026, Legarda said the President’s move reflects what the public has been experiencing in recent weeks, describing

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Marcos: Reset in China ties ‘happening,' energy cooperation under review

With the Middle East crisis sending the Philippines into a state of national energy emergency, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. conceded that it may be time to reset the Philippines’ relationship with China.

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Philippines declares 'national energy emergency'

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos declared a state of "national energy emergency" on Tuesday, citing risks to the domestic fuel supply and energy stability created by the Middle East war.

Philippines declares national emergency over fuel price hike

The Philippines declares a national energy emergency due to the Middle East conflict, addressing imminent risks to the domestic fuel supply and stability. Read More: https://punchng.com/philippines-declares-national-emergency-over-fuel-price-hike/

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Philippine President Marcos declares state of national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict - phnompenhpost.com

Philippine President Marcos declares state of national energy emergency amid Middle East conflict  phnompenhpost.com

Philippines declares energy emergency over Iran conflict

The Philippines has become the first country in the world to declare a state of national energy emergency in response to the war in Iran.

By Abubakar Ibrahim