Philippine Energy Security: The 2026 Crisis

Ameya Satam

A Security Policy Framework for Reducing Single-Fuel Import Dependency

Timeframe: 28/02/2026 – 28/04/2026

Philippines · Energy Policy · Issue I

Key Insights

• – How can the Philippines mitigate national security threats from "single-source" energy reliance and Maritime chokepoint disruptions?
• – The Philippines must pivot from a "passive importer" to a leader in Strategic Energy Alliances, integrating resource development into national defense and security policy.
• – Transitioning offshore basins from "planned" to "producing" and resolving West Philippine Sea legalities, the Philippines can turn a supply shock into long-term Strategic autonomy.

Definition

Neorealism argues states seek strategic autonomy in an anarchic system. It mirrors the focus on the Philippines’ shift to "self-help" and defense-led energy security to ensure state survival.

Mr. Marcos has urged ASEAN to coordinate for emergency cooperation.

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