【SMM Flash News】Philippines Declares National Energy Emergency Amid Middle East Conflict

Published: Mar 25, 2026 10:34

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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has officially declared a one-year state of national energy emergency as the administration warns of an "imminent danger" to the country’s fuel and power supplies. On Tuesday (March 24th), Energy Secretary Sharon Garin revealed that the Philippines has approximately 45 days of fuel supply remaining based on current consumption, with specific reserves of diesel and gasoline estimated to last until mid-May. Under this declaration, a specialized contingency committee will oversee the orderly distribution of fuel and basic goods while cracking down on hoarding and price manipulation. To cushion the blow of soaring prices, the government has begun distributing 5,000-peso ($83) subsidies to transport workers and providing free bus rides in key cities.

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