Red Sea Chokepoint Blockade Sparks Philippine Energy Supply Concerns
Houthi militants, allied with Iran, have closed the Bab el-Mandeb Strait in the southern Red Sea, creating a second major threat to oil transit routes. The Philippines, which imports 98% of its crude oil from the Middle East, faces heightened concerns over energy supply stability and rising prices.
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