Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro said she "would not consider that neutrality" that the Philippines is not taking any stand or any side in the Middle East conflict as the government right now is only prioritizing the welfare of Filipinos in the affected countries. At...
The Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) said Wednesday, March 25, that it placed troops on standby for possible deployment to protect key facilities and assist in logistics after President Marcos Jr. declared a State of National Energy Emergency. While the military holds no seat on the primary...
President Marcos said war is “never in the national interest” of the Philippines as he expressed hope for the swift end of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It certainly was unexpected, and we never want war,” Marcos said when asked in an interview with Bloomberg if he supports the...
Senator Imee Marcos raised concerns over the government’s preparedness, warning that the country may be leaning too heavily on short-term relief instead of pursuing a clear energy strategy. "Having taken a month to realize that war had broken out and nothing was 'normal ' after all,...
Gen. Jose Melencio C. Nartatez, Jr., chief of the Philippine National Police (PNP), has ordered intensified security measures in key energy facilities after President Marcos declared a national energy emergency as a result of the Middle East tensions. “We in the Philippine National Police will...
President Marcos and Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae agreed to work closely for the early de-escalation of tensions in the Middle East, with particular focus on ensuring safe navigation in the Strait of Hormuz. The agreement was reached during a 20-minute telephone meeting on March 24,...
Senator Loren Legarda, on Tuesday, March 24, expressed frustration with the Department of Energy (DOE) over its reasoning in being unable to secure congressional approval for the use of supplemental funds by the Philippine National Oil Company (PNOC). During the first organizational meeting of the...
Private companies were strongly urged to adopt flexible work arrangements to lessen transportation demand and costs as the country was placed under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos made the call on Tuesday, March 24, through Executive Order (EO) No. 110 which declared a state...
The Philippines is now under a state of national energy emergency. President Marcos has signed Executive Order No. 110, declaring a state of national energy emergency in light of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East which has impacted the "availability and stability" of the country 's...
An energy official on Tuesday, March 24, disclosed the possibility of supply disruptions in a worst-case scenario tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East. During the first organizational meeting of the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy...
Armed Forces of the Philippines (AFP) Chief of Staff, General Romeo Brawner Jr. on Tuesday, March 24, ordered conservation measures across military camps nationwide as global oil prices surge amid tensions in the Middle East. Brawner issued a directive to all military units to slash consumption of...
Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” Lacson is pushing for a shorter time for the President before suspending—or restoring—the excise tax on fuel upon the recommendation of the Development Budget Coordination Committee (DBCC). Lacson suggested this on Tuesday, March 24 saying it is...
