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WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW
The grim consequences of the United States and Israel’s war on Iran have been felt far and wide, including in the Philippines, a nation heavily dependent on the Middle East for oil.
A state of national energy emergency is in effect as domestic fuel prices keep soaring to new record highs. Pressure is mounting across industries, from transportation and logistics to trade and agriculture. Workers and ordinary consumers are feeling the swift — and severe — fallout from the conflict.
The safety and livelihood of over 2 million Filipinos in the Middle East are at risk as well. More than 3,000 of them have been able to come home as the Philippine government conducts repatriation, but they now face an uncertain future.
On this page, we bring you the latest news, photos, videos, and insights on the impact of the Middle East crisis on the Philippines, as well as the biggest developments in the war.
LATEST UPDATES
Fuel price hikes, April 7
Big-time fuel price hikes are again set for Tuesday, April 7.
Shell
(6 am)
- Diesel – P19.80 per liter
- Gasoline – P5.90 per liter
- Kerosene – P9.10 per liter
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US rescues airman as Trump, Israel pressure Iran ahead of deadline
The United States rescued an airman missing from one of two warplanes downed in Iran, two US officials said, as President Donald Trump and Israel stepped up pressure on Iran to open the strategic Strait of Hormuz or face attacks on energy facilities.
Here is the full story.
WATCH: Oil tankers with crude oil from Russia arrive in the Philippines
Crude oil from Russia arrives in the Philippines, delivered by tankers to Limay in Bataan, where it is being processed at the Petron refinery facility.
LIST: Bayanihan 3, and other potential legislative actions as PH grapples with fuel crisis
In Congress, lawmakers are filing bills and eyeing more hearings to determine what legislative action can sufficiently address the national energy emergency in the Philippines, triggered by the impact of the Middle East crisis in the country.
Read more here.
Can solar save the Philippines? How much, what are its gaps and promise?
In response to the ongoing energy crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East, the government issued Executive Order No. 110, s. 2026, declaring a state of national energy emergency and directing agencies to accelerate the development of renewable energy across sectors, including solar.
This crisis has sparked a sharp increase in consumer interest in solar power, but even with this increasing demand, several common concerns remain.
Read more here.
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