But from my humble point of view, the strategy with the greatest impact and one I have been advocating for, is self-sufficiency. For far too long, self-sufficiency has been treated as an aspiration rather than an economic strategy. But the events of the last few weeks make one thing crystal clear: self-sufficiency is essential ­– not only for energy stability but for the nation’s long term development. We also cannot afford to remain passive participants in global energy markets. Self-sufficiency is more than an energy strategy – it is a path to national development.

Source: Philippine Star March 25, 2026 17:31 UTC