Philippines' Marcos open to dealing with Russia for fuel needs

[October 05, 2022]   MANILA (Reuters) - Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr on Wednesday said his country may need to turn to Russia to fulfil its fuel needs amid rising global energy prices.  

Philippines President Ferdinand Romualdez Marcos, Jr. takes part in a bilateral meeting with U.S. President Joe Biden in New York, New York, U.S., September 22, 2022. REUTERS/Leah Millis

Speaking to the Manila Overseas Press Club, Marcos, who is also the country's agriculture minister, said his country may also deal with Russia for supply of fertiliser.

(Reporting by Karen Lema; Editing by Martin Petty)

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