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This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows damage at the military harbour in Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC via AFP

This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows damage at the military harbour in Iran's southern port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. The United States and Israel launched strikes against Iran on February 28, with the killing of Iran's supreme leader and the Islamic republic retaliated with barrages of missiles at Gulf states and Israel. (Photo by 2026 Planet Labs PBC / AFP) / RESTRICTED TO EDITORIAL USE - MANDATORY CREDIT "AFP PHOTO / (C) 2026 PLANET LABS PBC " - HANDOUT - NO MARKETING NO ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS - DISTRIBUTED AS A SERVICE TO CLIENTS

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Strait of Hormuz

Katrina Domingo

ABS-CBN News

<div><span class="fr-img-caption fr-fic fr-dib" style="width:960px;display:block" width="960"><span class="fr-img-wrap"><img src="https://od2-image-api.abs-cbn.com/prod/editorImage/1774933014780AFP__20260304__99Y642D__v3__MidRes__TopshotIranUsIsraelWar.jpg" style="width:960px" class="fr-fic fr-dib" alt="This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows damage at the military harbour in Iran&#x27;s southern port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. 2026 Planet Labs PBC via AFP" width="960"/><span class="fr-inner" style="text-align:left">This handout satellite image taken by 2026 Planet Labs PBC shows damage at the military harbour in Iran&#x27;s southern port of Bandar Abbas along the Strait of Hormuz on March 4, 2026. <em>2026 Planet Labs PBC via AFP</em></span></span></span></div><p>MANILA — The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to meet with Iran officials to discuss ensuring safe passage for ships bound for the Philippines through the Strait of Hormuz, Malacañang said on Tuesday.</p><p>Communications Undersecretary Claire Castro said President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro to engage Iranian officials following a meeting of the Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT) Committee in Malacañang on March 30.</p><p>“Ayon kay Sec. Tess Lazaro, makikipag-usap po siya sa ambassador ng Iran most probably by tomorrow,” Castro told reporters.</p><p>“Kung hindi magkakaroon ng schedule by tomorrow, by next week po,” she added.</p><p>The talks come as the Philippine government seeks to secure additional oil supply after Iran restricted parts of the Strait of Hormuz, where about 20 percent of the world’s oil passes.</p><p>The disruption, triggered by tensions following airstrikes involving the United States and Israel, has strained global supply and driven up fuel prices.</p><p>While additional shipments of crude and refined oil have started to arrive in the country, local fuel prices have surged to nearly P200 per liter, while gasoline and kerosene prices are nearing the P100-per-liter mark, putting pressure on Filipino consumers and transport sectors.</p><p>Earlier, Japanese Prime Minister Takaichi Sanae also spoke with Marcos Jr. by phone, joining international calls urging Iran to ease restrictions along the vital shipping lane.</p><div><br/></div><p>RELATED STORY:</p><div><a class="fr-green fr-strong" href="https://www.abs-cbn.com/news/nation/2026/3/28/gatchalian-urges-talks-with-iran-to-secure-transit-of-oil-bound-for-ph-1101">Gatchalian urges talks with Iran to secure transit of oil bound for PH</a></div>

<p>The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to meet with Iran officials to discuss ensuring safe passage for ships bound for the Philippines through the Strait of Hormuz, Malacañang said on Tuesday.</p>

The Department of Foreign Affairs (DFA) is set to meet with Iran officials to discuss ensuring safe passage for ships bound for the Philippines through the Strait of Hormuz, Malacañang said on Tuesday.

DFA set to meet Iranian ambassador over safe passage along Strait of Hormuz: Palace

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DFA set to meet Iranian ambassador over safe passage along Strait of Hormuz: Palace

Katrina Domingo,

ABS-CBN News

Published March 31, 2026 12:58 PM PHT

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Updated March 31, 2026 01:47 PM PHT

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