Palace says Marcos may declare state of emergency only if needed

Marcos vows to maintain normalcy amid rising oil prices, Middle East conflict

President Ferdinand ''Bongbong'' Marcos Jr. on Thursday ensured that there's still normalcy in the country despite the skyrocketing fuel price hikes in recent weeks brought by the prevailing tension in the Middle East.

Palace says Marcos may declare state of emergency only if needed

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of emergency to address energy issues and price shocks, but only if the situation worsens, according to Malacañang. In an interview on dzMM on Wednesday, Palace press officer Claire Castro said such was “possible,” but noted that the matter had not yet been discussed by members of the Cabinet. “The President may declare a state of national emergency if the right situation c…

No need to hoard food supplies, says Marcos

As high fuel prices threaten to drive up inflation, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that there is no need to hoard food supplies. 

Marcos on food, fuel supplies: 'Everything is normal'

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Wednesday said that "everything is normal" as he assured the public that there was sufficient supply of food and fuel products in the country despite the oil price shocks triggered by the war in the Middle East.Speaking to reporters after inspecting the Agora Market in San Juan City, Marcos said that the government was "able to keep everything at normal levels" as of this moment."Right now,…

Marcos may declare energy emergency if crisis worsens

President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. may declare a state of national emergency to address rising fuel prices and potential energy supply disruptions, but only if the situation deteriorates further, Malacañang said. In an interview, Palace press officer Claire Castro described the move as “possible,” but clarified that the option has yet to be discussed by the …

‘No need to hoard’: President assures stable food supply

MANILA — President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. on Wednesday assured the public that the country’s food supply remains stable and sufficient, urging Filipinos not to engage in panic buying or hoarding despite uncertainties caused by global tensions. Speaking to reporters in San Juan City, Marcos emphasized that supply levels for rice and other basic goods […]