MANILA, Philippines — Former Bayan Muna Rep. Carlos Zarate said that the Middle East crisis should urge the government to prioritize the country’s renewable energy sources instead of relying on oil products. According to Zarate, who released a statement on Sunday, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. should treat the aftereffects of the United States–Iran conflict as a reminder to expand the country’s energy portfolio, noting that fossil fuel prices tend to be volatile during wars. “The administration of President Marcos should treat the escalating crisis in the Middle East as an) urgent wake-up call to accelerate the country’s energy transition, moving away […]... Keep on reading: Fuel crisis a wake-up call for PH to shift to renewable energy