Asean oil-sharing pact pushed by PH high on summit agenda

Inquirer.net - Nov 14, 2026

The Philippines is anticipating the signing of an emergency oil-sharing framework, a deal it earlier proposed to help boost or stabilize supply in the region, during its hosting of the 49th Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) Summit. At a press conference on Friday, Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) spokesperson for Asean issues Dominic Xavier

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