"Under the declaration, which will initially last for a year, Marcos will lead a contingency committee that will ensure the availability and orderly distribution of fuel, food, medicines, agricultural products and other basic goods."
"Authorities were ordered to take action against the hoarding, profiteering and manipulation of the supply of petroleum products."
"The government has started to provide 5,000 pesos ($83) each to large numbers of motorcycle taxi drivers and other public transport workers nationwide to help them cope with soaring gasoline and diesel prices."
"A Filipina caregiver, Mary Ann de Vera, was killed in Tel Aviv, Israel, in an Iranian missile strike on Feb. 28 while helping bring her elderly charge to a bomb shelter."
Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. declared a state of national energy emergency in response to the Middle East war, citing imminent danger of low energy supply. The declaration will last for a year, with Marcos leading a committee to manage fuel and basic goods distribution. Authorities will combat hoarding and profiteering. The government is providing financial aid to transport workers affected by rising fuel prices and has initiated free bus rides in select areas. Many Filipinos in the Middle East remain despite ongoing hostilities, with some evacuations occurring.
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