State of National Energy Emergency

Philippines
March 26, 2026 8:57pm CST
Our President has announced that our country is under energy emergency. Upon hearing this and seeing the news and post honestly I got scared. What will happen during this type of emergency? I know this is because of the conflicts in the Middke East. And I ve been thinking what measures should be done to help? A lot of offices here is implementing the 4 days work to save energy and gas consumption. Some is thinking of bringing back the work from home style to ease up high costs of gasoline and save electricity too. I am thinking about saving or restocking food ,ready to eat food just in case cooking gas prices would get high. Saving water too I guess , or using water the right way because in some places if there is no ekectricity , water supply is stopped. If ever fellow Lotters if it happened in your place ,what measures will you take?
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Judy Evans
@JudyEv (382329)
• Rockingham, Australia
27 Mar
I would try to have basic food supplies on hand, especially water. I don't know what we'd do for cooking as where we are now everything depends on electricity.
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Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@JudyEv Yes maam food and water is the most important. And Im thinking stocking up on coal for cooking just in case cooking gas prices went up too.
Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@Ineeddentures Yes those can help too
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (34847)
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27 Mar
Camping gas stove? Motorhome?
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59258)
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27 Mar
I'm sorry, this has to be not just a big concern but scary, too. Yes, you will need some ready to eat foods that do not require refrigeration or cooking. I hope you can find some, because it's possible that many others will be having the same concern. Can you buy water where you are?
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Marie Coyle
@MarieCoyle (59258)
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27 Mar
@iKONICNoona Water is the first thing, we simply cannot live without water. I don't know what people in your country consider to be essentials there. Can you get some sort of protein in a can, like tuna, salmon, some type of fish, etc. or meat in a can? At least it wouldn't have to be refrigerated or cooked as they are already cooked. The way the world is right now, we all need to think about this happening, but I am sure sorry it's happening to your country. I am sure some are panic buying and that often causes shortages, too.
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Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@MarieCoyle Yes maam, we can buy tuna in a can and some fish too. Water is really important too just like food. Thank you for the added alternatives to food .stay safe too .
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Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@MarieCoyle As early as today maam we plan on restocking in the household , mom will go to the grocery to buy canned goods , yes we can buy drinking water from here , as of now prices of essentials are still the same , but Im not sure when days passed. Some are panic buying .
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Amber
@AmbiePam (120933)
• United States
27 Mar
I’m so sorry your country is going through such a scary time. I guess if I were in that situation, I’d move in with my dad so we could combine resources and only use one vehicle between the two of us. I will not only pray for your country, but you specifically.
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Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@AmbiePam Thank you very much for your concern too. Thats a great idea too plus you will be with your dad.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
27 Mar
Well, I remember not being able to work, because of the President's mis-handling of Covid. Right now we have only incredibly high gas and grocery prices.
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The Horse
@TheHorse (238330)
• Walnut Creek, California
28 Mar
@iKONICNoona We were "saved" by a new President who believed in science. But many people were lost.
Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
28 Mar
@TheHorse Oh that phase in our lives too, Covid era, I cant imagine the kind of life we had back then , luckily we survived. Yes during covid alot has lost everything anf some are still struggling and coping until today. Hope leaders of countries talk, mediate and can find a solution .
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (34847)
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27 Mar
There is no end to this war in sight. I would stock up on food and water Ready to eat food is a very good idea Get more cooking gas if you can Use it sparingly. Let's hope the war ends soon and the State of Emergency is only for a short time
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Patricia Ocampo
@iKONICNoona (4403)
• Philippines
27 Mar
@Ineeddentures Same here too Im not losing hope still in humanity. But for now all we can do is to be prepared at all times. Help and follow our government measures .
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Jimbo45
@Ineeddentures (34847)
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27 Mar
@iKONICNoona I don't think any of use should confuse Trump and Netanyahu and humanity