Mr. Marcos has urged ASEAN to coordinate for emergency cooperation.
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Philippine Energy Security: The 2026 Crisis
A Security Policy Framework for Reducing Single-Fuel Import Dependency
Key Insights
- How can the Philippines mitigate national security threats from "single-source" energy reliance and Maritime chokepoint disruptions?
- The Philippines must pivot from a "passive importer" to a leader in Strategic Energy Alliances, integrating resource development into national defense and security policy.
- Transitioning offshore basins from "planned" to "producing" and resolving West Philippine Sea legalities, the Philippines can turn a supply shock into long-term Strategic autonomy.
Cite this brief
Satam, A. (2026). Philippine Energy Security: The 2026 Crisis. EPIS Insight · Security Policy & Defence.
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