While declining COVID-19 cases give a breather, the country faces yet another crisis: surging fuel prices and supply concerns triggered by Russia's invasion of Ukraine.<br /><br />Public utility drivers are taking a hit as they are still recovering from years of tight restrictions. And the government raises the need for energy security amid global instability.<br /><br />Consumers fear the oil crisis will have a knock-on effect on prices of goods and basic commodities. Is it time to declare a state of economic emergency to anticipate the fallout from the war in Eastern Europe?<br /><br />Amid uncertainties, our kababayans have become wiser in handling hard-earned money. The vision of financial security in our C-Suite Vision.<br /><br />Your business is our business. Join our senior anchor Rico Hizon on The Exchange.<br /><br /><br />Visit our website for more #NewsYouCanTrust: https://www.cnnphilippines.com/<br /><br />Follow our social media pages:<br /><br />• Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNNPhilippines<br />• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cnnphilippines/<br />• Twitter: https://twitter.com/cnnphilippines
