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  1. Indications of Iran's willingness to resume peace talks with the US, have pushed down global oil prices, yet the US's continued naval blockade of Iran's ports, as well as Iran's control of the Strait of Hormuz, where some 20 percent of oil-bearing vessels sail through do not guarantee an immediate positive impact for oil import-dependent countries like the Philippines.

    Oil falls, but risks linger

    Global crude benchmarks fell after reports that Tehran had proposed fresh talks with Washington, raising hopes of a potential de-escalation in the conflict…

  2. Fishing for evidence and oil

    Fishing for evidence and oil

    President BongBong Marcos swallowed his pride and went begging on bended knees to China to spare the Philippines a few barrels of oil.