Pres. Bongbong Marcos Speaks on Plea to Manufacturers of Basic Necessities, Prime Commodities
BONGBONG MARCOS – The President reiterated that the Philippines has sufficient food supply, thus, the Filipino people should not worry.
Amid the series of oil price hikes in the Philippines, Malacañang previously clarified that Marcos Jr. may declare a state of national emergency “if the right situation comes in”. According to Palace press officer undersecretary Claire Castro, some people taking advantage of the situation may also force the President to make such declaration.
Countless Filipinos are struggling even more in making ends meet because of the high costs of fuel in the Philippines now. The soaring pump prices is triggered by the ongoing war in the Middle East.
The United States and Israel attacked Iran which led to the death of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei and several officials of the government as well as civilians. Iran vowed to make U.S. regret its attack with soaring oil prices.
Iran even warned the globe to prepare for oil to hit $200 per barrel. The warning came even after U.S. Pres. Donald Trump warned that Iran might be hit much harder if it will disrupt the global oil flow.
Trump defended the U.S. attack against Iran with the claim that it is allegedly in the pursuit of stopping Iran from acquiring nuclear power and destroying the Middle East and the world. Amid his claim that the war will be ended soon, an Iranian official said that negotiating with U.S. is no longer on their agenda.
In the Philippines, the Middle East war caused the pump prices to soar affecting countless Filipinos most especially the public utility vehicle (PUV) drivers as well as the private vehicle owners. Many filled their vehicles’ tanks prior to every oil price hike to avoid more expensive fuel.
Pres. Bongbong Marcos previously claimed that there is enough food and petroleum supply in the Philippines. According to him, there is no need for hoarding. His remarks came after his previous statement that the government is already talking with other countries that may supply us with oil.
Recently, Pres. Bongbong Marcos reiterated his claim that there is allegedly enough food supply in the Philippines. Based on News5, the President said that the Filipino people has nothing to worry about.
“Ang suplay ay hindi kailangang mag-alala ang taong-bayan. Ang food supply natin ay sapat kahit na pangmatagalan,” Marcos Jr. expressed.
Based on the report, Pres. Bongbong Marcos made the remarks during his visit to a distribution center of Century Pacific Incorporated (CPFI). Moreover, he also claimed that the manufacturers of the basic commodities agreed to hold the prices for at least in the next 30 days.
“Sila naman ay pumapayag na [to] keep the prices–na hindi tataas ang presyo hangga’t kaya nila, kaya’t siguro mga isang buwan, ’yung iba baka dalawang buwan, hindi magagalaw ‘yung presyo,” the President said.
Amid the Middle East war, Marcos Jr. assured the Filipinos of continued efforts of the government to help the people.