War in West Asia Imperils 2.44 Million OFWs, Drives Fuel Shock in the Philippines

War in West Asia imperils 2.44 million OFWs, drives fuel shock in the Philippines

The group called on the Marcos administration to pursue a more independent foreign policy and prioritize peace initiatives. By Marjuice DestinadoBulatlat.com CEBU – The International Coalition for Human Rights in the Philippines (ICHRP) urged the Philippine government to urgently assist Filipino migrant workers in West Asia following a US?Israeli attack on Iran, which has escalated regional tensions and triggered rising fuel prices and economic …

Bishop: Oil dependence leaves Philippines vulnerable as West Asia conflict escalates

San Carlos Bishop Gerardo Alminaza warned that escalating conflict in West Asia could worsen economic hardship for Filipinos, as rising oil prices worsened by oil speculation ripple through global energy markets. In a pastoral statement, Alminaza said the tension caused by the military aggression of the United States and Israel against Iran highlights deeper structural problems tied to global fossil fuel dependence. “War in a region already scar…