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Castro said the Philippines is monitoring the political developments in Myanmar. She added that the country will work with stakeholders through Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro, who concurrently serves as Special Envoy of the ASEAN Chair to Myanmar. @pnagovph

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday (April 3, 2026) says the Philippines will continue its engagement with Myanmar following the election of military leader Min Aung Hlaing as president.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Friday (April 3, 2026) dismisses as “fake news” the claim that there will be an “energy lockdown” starting April 20, 2026. Castro issued the statement in response to a social media post about the alleged energy lockdown. @pnagovph

She also noted the Philippines’ request to be designated as a "non-hostile country" and ensure safe passage for Philippine-flagged vessels and oil shipments.

Castro stressed that both parties agreed to course all detailed requests through official diplomatic channels to expedite processing.

Palace Press Officer Claire Castro on Wednesday (April 1, 2026) shares key points from discussion during the meeting of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin with Iranian Ambassador Yousef Esmaeilzadeh. @pnagovph

The latest move is part of the recalibration of the Philippines’ hosting of ASEAN 2026 due to the Middle East conflict.

JUST IN: Executive Secretary and ASEAN 2026 National Organizing Council chairperson Ralph Recto has issued a memorandum ordering the online conduct of all 650 preparatory meetings leading to the 48th and 49th ASEAN Leaders Summits. @pnagovph

Castro says the government is not expecting any "energy lockdown" for now, noting that it is committed to looking for new oil suppliers to boost the country's supply.

Castro welcomes the private sector's plan to arrange a work-from-home set up to address energy emergency, as the country feels the effects of the ongoing Middle East conflict. "Kung iyan po ang magiging panukala ng mga private business company, makakatulong pong malaki iyan."

In a press briefing on Friday (March 27, 2026), Palace Press Officer Claire Castro says the government is studying the proposed price freeze on petroleum products amid rising fuel costs. @pnagovph

@pnagovph WATCH: President Marcos says the government is focused on delivering "immediate" solutions to the energy problems faced by the country, amid tensions in the Middle East.

For the ASEAN summit in May, Marcos noted that Southeast Asian leaders will focus on three subjects matters — oil, food, and migrant workers. (Video from MPC) @pnagovph

JUST IN: In an interview in Silang, Cavite on Friday (March 27, 2026), President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) summit will proceed in May this year while the activities scheduled for November will “tentatively” push through.

NOW: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the 47th Commencement Exercises at the Philippine National Police Academy for the 326 graduating cadets of the ‘Silang-Paglaom’ Class of 2026 at Camp Castañeda in Silang, Cavite on Friday (March 27, 2026). Video from MPC @pnagovph

After the opening of the new NAIAX westbound off-ramp, President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. says the Philippine has adequate crude oil supply, noting that it will last until June 30, 2026. (Video from MPC Pool) @pnagovph

NOW: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. leads the opening of the new westbound off-ramp from the NAIA Expressway to NAIA Terminal 3 in Pasay City on Friday (March 27, 2026). The project aims to decongest heavy traffic in the area. (Video from MPC Pool) @pnagovph

JUST IN: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (March 25, 206) signs into law a measure resetting the first regular elections in the Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao (BARMM) to the second Monday of September 2026. @pnagovph

JUST IN: President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Wednesday (March 25, 2026) signs Republic Act 12316, giving him the authority to suspend or reduce excise tax on petroleum products. The law was signed as part of the government’s measures to cushion the impact of rising oil prices.