Volume 22 • No. 7 • April 1 - 15 , 2026 Publication Mailing Account #41721512
Energy emergency
Belle Mariano
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Philippines first to act as global fuel crisis deepens
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A global energy shock fueled by escalating tensions in the Middle East is now reaching far beyond the conflict zone, driving up fuel prices and straining economies worldwide including the Philippines. In an unprecedented move, the Philippines became the first country to declare a national energy emergency on March 24. President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. signed an executive order warning that the conflict poses an immediate threat to fuel supply and energy stability. The declaration activates a nationwide response to secure energy supplies, stabilize prices, and protect the economy from further shocks. The declaration came as officials moved to boost output from coal-fired power plants to offset disruptions in imported gas, underscoring how quickly the crisis is escalating. Even before the declaration, conservation measures were already in place. Under Memorandum Circular No. 114, See ENERGY p13
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