Marcos ordered Iran talks to secure Strait of Hormuz passage – Palace

MANILA, Philippines — President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. has ordered Foreign Affairs Secretary Theresa Lazaro to negotiate with Iranian Ambassador to Manila Yousef Esmaeil Zadeh to ensure the safe passage of Philippine-bound oil tankers through the Strait of Hormuz, Palace Press Officer Claire Castro said on Tuesday. This follows a call from Sen. Sherwin Gatchalian urging the