Bam Aquino backs state of nat’l emergency to curb soaring prices, but cautions vs abuse
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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-03-23 21:53 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Philippines, Energy, Sexual Violence, World News, War & Conflict, Asia Pacific
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MANILA, Philippines -- Sen. Bam Aquino has expressed support for the declaration of a state of national emergency to control soaring prices of basic commodities driven by the sharp increase in oil costs brought by the Middle East war.
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