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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 have soared to 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 6,000 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
DOE says 2 diesel shipments set to arrive this week
The Philippine government is set to receive two diesel shipments containing around 600,000 barrels within the week, the Department of Energy announced on Monday, April 20.
OWWA targets P12 billion in extra funds to repatriate, assist OFWs
The Overseas Workers Welfare Administration is seeking a P12-billion supplemental budget for the emergency repatriation and reintegration of overseas Filipino workers as the Middle East crisis continues.
Details here.
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Marcos announces big P24.94 price cut for diesel next week
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. announced another oil price rollback expected to take effect on Tuesday, April 21.
Details here.
Mobile solar pumps provide relief for farmers in Central Luzon
Mobile solar pumps are helping farmers in Central Luzon provinces weather the fuel price hikes that are upsetting the country’s agriculture and fisheries sector amid the Middle East crisis.
Check out this article.
Surging oil prices could push 1.34 million Filipinos into poverty – PIDS
Rising global oil prices could push some 1.34 million Filipinos below the poverty line, a policy note by the Philippine Institute of Development Studies found.
Details in this story.
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