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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.
Transport unions PISTON and MANIBELA will hold a nationwide transport strike on April 21, 2026, to demand removal of fuel excise tax. Expect longer waiting lines for jeepneys and traffic disruptions near strike centers.
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.
Transport union MANIBELA has called for a nationwide strike, calling for further government intervention over fuel prices and rising living costs.
Domestic supply of fuel in the Philippines remains sufficient, but high fuel prices persist. Meanwhile, President Marcos Jr. announced a new service contracting and fuel subsidy program to help the operations of public service vehicles.
Day of Valor (Araw ng Kagitingan) is a regular holiday in the Philippines. On this day, some groups take the opportunity to stage protests.
The Philippine government declared a national emergency due to the escalating oil crisis.
PSA Intelligence is monitoring possible demonstrations in commemoration of two key events this upcoming weekend. March 28, Saturday, is the birthday of former President Rodrigo Duterte, who is currently detained in the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, Netherlands. Since last year, his birthday has been commemorated by his
The Philippine government declared a national emergency due to the fuel supply crisis.
It is expected that there will be a heavy travel from Metro Manila for Holy Week. Travelers are advised to plan ahead and stay alert.
A transport group has called for a nationwide transport hike, protesting fuel price hikes.
The Mayon Volcano in Albay province has been placed under Level 3 by PHIVOLCS following increased volcanic activity.
Traffic disruptions are expected during the religious observation of the Black Nazarene Procession on January 9.
