Philippines Eyes Oil Hub Deal with UAE
A Philippine delegation is in talks with the UAE's ADNOC for a strategic oil storage facility, aiming to bolster national energy security and position Manila as a regional oil hub. The partnership targets a Q2 2027 rollout.
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