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The Philippines marks its Independence Day on June 12. Expect road closures, public events, and heavier traffic, particularly near protest sites in parts of Metro Manila. Clients should plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and avoid demonstration areas.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz restrict shipping, with reports of an extended ceasefire between the US and Iran. A fuel rollback is expected by June 2. In other news, Indonesian coal shifts may risk the Philippines’ power grid, while Japan will help build the country’s oil reserve.
The Philippine government's buffer fuel supply is managed. The Department of Energy is not resuming state procurement due to storage limits, relying on private oil company procurement. Meanwhile, peace talks between US and Iran remain stalled.
The Islamic Revolutionary Guards Corps Navy has expanded its operational area in the Strait of Hormuz, reinforcing transit restrictions. Meanwhile, the Philippines continues to prioritize bills on subsidy payments over tax cuts.
Political protests are scheduled near Senate building in Pasay City on May 13, 2026. Expect traffic disruptions and road closures in the area.
Tensions in the Strait of Hormuz and high inflation are driving Philippine energy shifts. With storage at capacity, the government paused fuel imports. To stabilize supply chains during this economic slowdown, new policies like the Kalinga Bill and tanker restriction exemptions are being considered.
Domestic fuel prices are projected to rise next week due to high global crude oil prices and a weak peso near PHP 61/USD, driving up import and operational costs for local businesses.
Labor groups will hold demonstrations at traditional Metro Manila venues on the May 1, 2026 holiday. No widespread violence is forecasted, but foreign nationals must strictly avoid all demonstrations to prevent deportation.
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.
