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Philippine President Marcos Jr. Declares Energy Emergency Amid Fuel Crisis

Four hundred and twenty-five of the Philippines' 14,485 gas stations have temporarily closed due to supply constraints, raising concerns about the country's energy situation. In response, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has declared a national energy emergency and been granted emergency powers, though transport groups criticize these powers as 'useless' amid the ongoing oil price hike.

26 Mar, 14:06 — 27 Mar, 21:31
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