THE Philippines and Malaysia reaffirmed their shared commitment to ensure stable and reliable energy supply.
During a hybrid high-level bilateral discussion between the Department of Energy (DOE) and Malaysia’s Ministries of Economy and of Foreign Affairs, officials exchanged views on energy security in light of ongoing developments in the Middle East and their impact on global fuel markets.
Both countries, reaffirmed their commitment to maintain strong bilateral ties and to continuing close coordination under the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (Asean) energy cooperation platforms.
“The Philippines values its long-standing partnership with Malaysia, particularly in advancing regional energy cooperation. We express our appreciation for the open and productive engagement, which reinforces our shared commitment to ensuring stable and reliable energy supply, strengthening market resilience, and promoting coordinated responses to evolving global conditions,” the DOE said.
The agency also clarified that the diesel shipment to the Philippines via the Philippine National Oil Company—Exploration Corporation (PNOC-EC) was procured through a commercial transaction with the Singapore office of the international trader, Vitol Asia PTE LTD, and not through a government-to-government procurement arrangement with Malaysia.
The DOE continues to monitor global developments closely and remains committed to implementing timely and appropriate measures to ensure the stability, reliability, and sufficiency of the country’s energy supply.
There will be upcoming engagements to be held online, consistent with the DOE’s continuing role as chairman of the Asean Ministers on Energy Meeting—Senior Officials Meeting on Energy (Amem-Some).
The DOE continues to monitor global developments closely and remains committed to implementing timely and appropriate measures to ensure the stability, reliability, and sufficiency of the country’s energy supply.
Present during the hybrid meeting were Minister Tuan Haji Akmal Nasrullah bin Haji Mohd Nasir of the Ministry of Economy, Ambassador Suzilah Mohd Sidek of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, and other officials from both ministries, while the DOE was represented by Secretary Sharon S. Garin, Undersecretary Alessandro O. Sales, and key officials from the Philippine National Oil Company and PNOC-EC.
