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Opinion: A Reality Check for Philippine Energy Policy Amid Mideast Turmoil

Opinion: A Reality Check for Philippine Energy Policy Amid Mideast Turmoil

An editorial argues that the 2026 Middle East conflict has exposed the Philippines’ heavy reliance on imported fossil fuels and structural vulnerabilities. It calls for reassessing energy policy to strengthen resilience and diversify supply.

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Reality check needed for Philippine energy policy