MANILA, Philippines (AP) — Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency to respond to the impact of the Middle East war, which his administration said posed “an imminent danger of a critically low energy supply.”
Under the declaration, which will initially last for a year, Marcos will lead a contingency committee that will ensure the availabili...
The Philippine government's declaration of a national energy emergency signals concerns about potential fuel shortages due to the escalating Middle East conflict. As many as 2.4 million Filipinos live and work in the region, making them vulnerable to the impacts of the conflict. The government's response includes providing financial assistance to public transport workers and offering free bus rides to select cities. However, the declaration raises questions about the effectiveness of these measu...