# Jose Manuel Romualdez

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## Timeline

- **2026-04-19**: Discharge Deadline — Final date for Iranian oil to be discharged under the current 30-day waiver.
- **2026-04-19**: Discharge Deadline — Final date for sanctioned Iranian oil to be discharged under current US waiver.
- **2026-03-30**: Russian Import — Expected arrival of first Russian crude shipment in five years under a 30-day waiver.
- **2026-03-27**: Russian Crude Arrival — The first shipment of Russian crude oil in five years is scheduled to arrive in the Philippines under a 30-day waiver.
- **2026-03-25**: Diplomatic Confirmation — Ambassador Romualdez confirms ongoing talks with the US State Department for broader exemptions.
- **2026-03-25**: Diplomatic Confirmation — Ambassador Romualdez confirms ongoing talks with US State Dept for sanctions waivers.
- **2026-03-25**: Diplomatic Negotiations Confirmed — Ambassador Romualdez confirms ongoing talks with the U.S. State Department for further sanctions waivers.
- **2026-03-24**: Emergency Declaration — Philippines declares a one-year national energy emergency due to Middle East war.
- **2026-03-24**: Emergency Declaration — Philippines declares a one-year national energy emergency due to Middle East war fallout.
- **2026-03-24**: Energy Emergency Declared — Manila declares a state of national energy emergency for one year due to Middle East war fallout.
- **2026-03-20**: Iranian Oil Waiver — US issues 30-day sanctions waiver for Iranian oil already at sea.
- **2026-03-20**: Supply Assessment — Government reports 45-day fuel buffer; US issues 30-day waiver for Iranian oil already at sea.
- **2026-03-20**: US Issues Iranian Waiver — Washington grants a 30-day waiver for Iranian oil already at sea to be discharged by April 19.

## Recent coverage (4 stories, network-wide)

### Philippines Negotiates US Sanctions Waivers to Secure Oil Amid Energy Crisis
2026-03-25 02:13:08 · Sector: finance · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency and is negotiating with the U.S. State Department for sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. With only 45 days of fuel reserves remaining, Manila is seeking regulatory flexibility to stabilize its domestic energy market amid Middle East volatility.
Full story: https://getfinancebrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-waivers-oil-crisis

### Philippines Seeks US Sanctions Waivers Amid National Energy Emergency
2026-03-25 02:12:33 · Sector: climate · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, seeking urgent U.S. sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. As Middle East instability threatens global supply, Manila is prioritizing energy security over geopolitical restrictions to bolster its 45-day fuel buffer.
Full story: https://getclimatebrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-waivers-energy-emergency

### Philippines Navigates US Sanctions to Secure Energy Amid Global Supply Crisis
2026-03-25 02:11:59 · Sector: supply · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, prompting high-level negotiations with Washington for sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Russia, and Venezuela. Faced with a 45-day supply buffer and escalating Middle East tensions, Manila is pivoting toward sanctioned energy sources to stabilize its domestic power and logistics sectors.
Full story: https://getsupplybrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-oil-waivers-energy-emergency

### Philippines Seeks US Sanctions Waivers Amid National Energy Emergency
2026-03-25 02:08:48 · Sector: legal · Sentiment: Neutral · Impact: 6/10 · Sources: 2

The Philippines has declared a one-year national energy emergency, prompting high-level negotiations with the US State Department for sanctions waivers to import oil from Iran, Venezuela, and Russia. This strategic pivot aims to stabilize a 45-day fuel buffer as Middle East volatility threatens regional energy security.
Full story: https://getlegalbrief.com/story/philippines-us-sanctions-waivers-energy-emergency

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