When yet another war broke out in the Middle East, we imagine countries like Singapore pulled out a contingency plan prepared well ahead. Sen. Alan Peter Cayetano, a few days ago, pushed Senate Resolution 343 calling for a National Contingency Framework. This resolution seeks the creation of an ad hoc committee composed of committee chairs to help move the contingency plan forward. The proposed national contingency plan will, hopefully, avoid that fate. To be sure, the elements of a national contingency plan are still sketchy.

Source: Philippine Star April 01, 2026 22:35 UTC