House begins hearings on energy crisisPresident Marcos presides over the UPLIFT committee meeting at Malacañang on Tuesday to review recommendations on fuel excise tax. Dy pointed out that the impact of the crisis triggered by the war in the Middle East is felt daily by Filipino families. Second, a long-term solution, reforms in energy, economy and security of supply so that we will not be repeatedly hit by this kind of crisis,” Dy said. We do not have enough capacity to control the prices and flow of energy inside our own country,” he added. We still have sufficient fuel supply.

Source: Philippine Star April 08, 2026 16:36 UTC