Senators question need for US nod on PH oil imports from Russia

MANILA, Philippines – Amid efforts to secure a larger oil supply, senators on Monday questioned the Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) on the need to seek the United States’ permission to import oil from Russia. During the DFA’s presentation before the Senate Proactive Response and Oversight for Timely and Effective Crisis Strategy (PROTECT) Committee, its chairperson, Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian, and Sen. Imee Marcos raised the issue. “Why do we need to ask permission from the US? Time is of the essence and we needed the oil yesterday. If we ask permission, that will obviously delay the delivery of oil supply,” […]... Keep on reading: Senators question need for US nod on PH oil imports from Russia

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