최근 열린 필리핀-중국 취안저우 회담 이후 필리핀 외교부는 남중국해 공동 탐사 논의와 관련하여 어떠한 석유 및 가스 협력도 필리핀 헌법과 완전한 국가 주권을 엄격히 준수할 것이라고 확약했다.
필리핀 외교부(DFA)는 4월 12일 중국이나 타국과의 석유 및 가스 협력에 관한 결정은 필리핀 헌법, 법률, 그리고 배타적 경제수역 및 대륙붕 내 자원에 대한 국가의 주권적 권리를 따를 것이라고 밝혔다. 이러한 입장은 3월 27일부터 28일까지 중국 취안저우에서 열린 제24차 외교부 협의 및 제11차 양자 협의 메커니즘 회의에서 있었던 초기 논의를 바탕으로 남중국해 공동 탐사 논의를 재개하려는 움직임에 대한 대응이다. 페르디난드 R. 마르코스 주니어 대통령이 국가 에너지 비상사태를 선포한 가운데, 외교부는 국제법 준수, 평화적 분쟁 해결, 해양 권리에 대한 필리핀의 권한을 유지하면서 에너지 안보를 위한 합법적인 방안을 모색하겠다고 강조했다.
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US and Philippine defense officials reaffirmed their mutual defense treaty and signed a new security agreement during the Shangri-La Dialogue in Singapore.
Following bilateral meetings in Quanzhou on March 27-28, the Philippines and China advanced practical measures in the South China Sea, including initial exchanges on oil and gas exploration, amid efforts to manage disputes and boost confidence-building. The talks, previewed amid global energy concerns, pave the way for higher-level discussions later this year.
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Malacañang assured Filipinos that the country's rights in the West Philippine Sea will be safeguarded, as Manila and Beijing began 'initial exchanges' on potential offshore oil and gas exploration.
China has strongly protested the Philippines' decision to assign local names to more than 100 maritime features in the Kalayaan Island Group, calling it illegal. Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Mao Ning said Beijing firmly opposes the move and will take necessary steps to defend its claims. The reaction follows an executive order signed by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.
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President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. assured that the Philippines has sufficient petroleum supply despite gas prices doubling due to the Gulf war. Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro spoke with her Iranian counterpart to secure safe passage for Philippine vessels and seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz. The country received 700,000 barrels of Russian crude oil thanks to a US waiver.
The Philippines has asked Iran to regard it as a non-hostile country to ensure safe passage of oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz. Foreign Affairs Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro and Energy Secretary Sharon Garin met Iranian Ambassador Yousef Esmaeilzadeh on April 1, 2026. Iran responded positively, officials said.
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Malacañang has acknowledged the efforts of local government units and the private sector to mitigate the effects of the Middle East crisis, particularly on vulnerable groups. Executive Secretary Ralph Recto highlighted initiatives like boosting fuel supplies and providing free transportation. He described these as a synergy ensuring the nation's energy security amid external pressures.