Gatchalian projects P406B support fund in worst-case Middle East crisis

2026-03-24 - 11:11

MANILA, Philippines – Should the Middle East crisis reach a worst-case scenario, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian said the Philippines may need P406 billion in intervention funds to support vulnerable sectors. His office ran simulations of scenarios on the potential effects of escalating tensions in the Middle East on the country. “Worst-case scenario... there will be a