A sharp oil price increase is likely if geopolitical conflict resumes in May. Restricted vessel movement in the Strait of Hormuz may cause a refined petroleum product shortage for the Asia-Pacific region.
PSA Intelligence's Philippines Annual Kidnapping Report - 2026 Edition discusses the risk of kidnapping in the Philippines, highlighting threat actors' modus operandi, identified trends of victims and perpetrators, and risk mitigation measures for individuals, families, and organizations.
The Philippines joined the United States-led Pax Silica initiative to secure the artificial intelligence supply chain. The resulting Economic Security Zone will accelerate allied manufacturing, though infrastructure and constitutional challenges must be navigated.
Full implementation of government fuel and transport subsidy programs will require at least two more weeks. Energy experts are optimistic for a domestic fuel price rollback on April 21.
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Analysis of Communist insurgent activities, tracking operational capabilities, regional hotspots, and peace process developments.
Assessments of Islamist insurgent groups, their multifaceted motives, operational capabilities, and regional hotspots.
Updates on select legislation before the Philippine Congress and Senate, and analysis on their passage likelihood and impact to affected stakeholders.
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Ongoing geopolitical analysis of international conflicts and their prospective impact on local conditions.
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Flash updates and brief summaries on evolving security situations and localized disruptions.
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