Manila, March 28 -- President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. spearheaded a series of initiatives over the week to safeguard energy security and maintain momentum on crucial development programs amid escalating tensions in the Middle East.

Marcos' activities reflected a dual-track approach -- responding to immediate global risks, particularly on fuel supply and the welfare of overseas Filipino workers (OFWs), while advancing infrastructure, agriculture, and policy reforms aimed at attaining long-term growth.

As geopolitical tensions in the Middle East continue to threaten global oil supply, Marcos moved to protect the country from potential disruptions by declaring a state of national energy emergency through the issuance of Executive Order (E...