Middle East hostilities pile pressure on Philippines @trtworld

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

Renewed hostilities in the Middle East continue to pile pressure on Asian countries reliant on imported energy. In the Philippines, officials warn fuel costs are expected to surge. For poorer, remote communities, that could mean more blackouts, and greater uncertainty for people's livelihoods. Patrick Fok reports from western Philippines.

Middle East hostilities pile pressure on Philippines

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