Philippines working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations

South China Morning Post · Mar 25, 2026 · 163 words · By Reuters

The Philippines has declared a national emergency due to fuel shortages and is seeking U.S. cooperation to obtain oil from sanctioned countries. Government officials stated they are exploring all options to secure additional fuel supplies and maintain energy stability.

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“Philippines says it is working with US to obtain oil from US-sanctioned nations”

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Multiple web search results report that the Philippines is working with the US to secure waivers or exemptions to purchase oil from US-sanctioned countries, specifically mentioning Russian oil.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The history of the Philippines from 1898 to 1946 is known as the American colonial period, and began with the outbreak of the Spanish–American War in April 1898, when the Philippines was still a colon…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/History_of_the_Philippines_(18…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Philippines–United States relations (Filipino: Ugnayang Pilipinas at Estados Unidos) are the bilateral and diplomatic relations of the Republic of the Philippines and the United States of America. The…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippines–United_States_rela…

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philippine–American War, known alternatively as the Filipino–American War, Philippine Insurrection, or Tagalog Insurgency, emerged in early 1899 following the United States' annexation of the for…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Philippine–American_War

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“The Southeast Asian nation, which relies heavily on imported fuel, declared a state of national emergency on Tuesday”

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Multiple independent sources report that the Philippines declared a state of national energy emergency on Tuesday, citing risks to the fuel supply.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Marizel Sarangelo-Placido (born November 9, 1980), known professionally as Tuesday Vargas, is a Filipino actress, singer, and comedian. Vargas was the frontwoman of the dance-punk band, Top Junk. She …
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“We are working with the State Department to get waivers or exemptions to purchase oil from US-sanctioned countries”

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Multiple web search results directly quote or paraphrase officials stating that the Philippines is working with the State Department to obtain waivers or exemptions to purchase oil from US-sanctioned countries.

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“As of March 20, the government said the Philippines had around 45 days of fuel supply”

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Multiple web search results cite reports from the DOE Secretary stating that the Philippines had an average of 45 days' fuel supply as of March 20.

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philippines campaign, Battle of the Philippines, Second Philippines campaign, or the Liberation of the Philippines, codenamed Operation Musketeer I, II, and III, was the American, Filipino, Austra…
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wikipedia NEUTRAL — Since late February 2026, an energy crisis in the Philippines has occurred as a result of the war in Iran. When the Strait of Hormuz was closed, it disrupted 20% of the world's oil supply. Since the P…
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2026_Philippine_energy_crisis

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wikipedia NEUTRAL — The Philippines, officially the Republic of the Philippines, is an archipelagic country in Southeast Asia. Located in the western Pacific Ocean, it consists of about 7,641 islands, with a total area o…
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“is procuring one million more barrels of oil to build its buffer stock”

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Multiple web search results confirm that the government reported procuring an additional 1 million barrels of oil to build the buffer stock.

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web search NEUTRAL — As of March 20, the government reported a fuel reserve of approximately 45 days, which is being bolstered by the procurement of an additional 1 million barrels of oil to serve as buffer stock.
https://www.philstar.com/headlines/2026/03/29/2517687/recto-…

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web search NEUTRAL — As of March 20, the government said the Philippines had around 45 days of fuel supply, and is procuring 1 million more barrels of oil to build its buffer stock.
https://www.reuters.com/business/energy/philippines-says-wor…

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web search NEUTRAL — The President says the country will procure one million barrels of oil to add to the current stock.
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c3ex8ez3717o

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