Philippines declares energy emergency over Middle East conflict risks

Philippine ⁠President Ferdinand Marcos Jnr on ⁠Tuesday declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East conflict and what he called an “imminent danger” posed to the country’s energy supply. Marcos ‌Jnr said a committee has been formed to ensure the orderly movement, supply, distribution and availability of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other essential goods. In an executive order shared with media, Marcos Jnr said the conflict had created...