Hontiveros eyes P52.8B emergency budget amid oil supply disruption

2026-03-09 - 06:44

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Risa Hontiveros on Monday called for an emergency supplemental budget of P52.8 billion amid the expected rise in petroleum prices due to crude oil market disruptions. The price surge is anticipated as a result of the ongoing conflict in the Middle East. “It is necessary to discuss, prepare, and pass an