# Philippines

Type: country

Source: Supply Chain Intelligence Brief — https://getsupplybrief.com/entity/philippines-country
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## Timeline

- **2026-06-16**: IEA releases report on SE Asia energy security — The report warns that the Iran war has exposed major risks, with energy import bills possibly tripling to $245 billion by 2035 without diversification.
- **2026-04-19**: Discharge Deadline — Final date for sanctioned Iranian oil to be discharged under current US waiver.
- **2026-03-30**: Russian Import — Expected arrival of first Russian crude shipment in five years under a 30-day waiver.
- **2026-03-25**: Diplomatic Confirmation — Ambassador Romualdez confirms ongoing talks with US State Dept for sanctions waivers.
- **2026-03-24**: Emergency Declaration — Philippines declares a one-year national energy emergency due to Middle East war fallout.
- **2026-03-20**: Supply Assessment — Government reports 45-day fuel buffer; US issues 30-day waiver for Iranian oil already at sea.
- **2026-03**: PDAC Convention — Philippine delegation attends the global mining convention in Toronto to court Canadian investors.

## Recent coverage (4 stories)

### $180B coal investment surge as Iran war disrupts Asian energy supply chains
2026-07-12 12:04:49 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

Geopolitical shocks from the Iran war are reshaping Asian energy procurement strategies, with companies scrambling to secure coal supplies as the Strait of Hormuz closure chokes off oil and gas. This shift threatens to raise logistics costs, create new supply chain bottlenecks, and reorder long-term energy contracts.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-war-180b-coal-investment-asia-energy-supply-chains

### SE Asia’s energy import bill could hit $245B, upending supply chains from Strait of Hormuz
2026-06-17 01:31:32 · Sentiment: Negative · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 4

The IEA warns that Southeast Asia’s heavy dependence on oil and gas shipped through the Strait of Hormuz could triple energy import costs to $245 billion by 2035, directly threatening logistics and manufacturing. Supply chain managers must brace for sustained fuel price volatility and potential physical disruptions, while accelerating diversification of energy sources and routes.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/iran-war-energy-supply-chain-disruption-se-asia

### Philippines Navigates US Sanctions to Secure Energy Amid Global Supply Crisis
2026-03-25 02:11:59 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, prompting high-level negotiations with Washington for sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. Faced with a 45-day supply buffer and escalating Middle East tensions, Manila is pivoting toward sanctioned energy sources to stabilize its domestic power and logistics sectors.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-oil-waivers-energy-emergency

### Philippines Eyes $1T Mineral Wealth Amid Regulatory and Strategy Hurdles
2026-03-21 00:37:28 · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 7/10 · Sources: 3

The Philippines is aggressively pursuing international partnerships with the US, South Korea, and Canada to unlock $1 trillion in critical mineral reserves. However, analysts warn that the lack of a coherent national roadmap and structural reforms may prevent the country from transitioning to a high-value processing hub.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/philippines-critical-minerals-strategy-challenges

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