Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson on Friday lauded Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro for ensuring through quiet diplomacy the safe passage of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments and Filipino seafarers through the Strait of Hormuz.
Lacson underscored the deal’s importance as he noted that the route is used by vessels that deliver 80 to 100 percent of the Philippines’ oil imports.
“Our commendation and gratitude to DFA Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro for quietly and efficiently negotiating with Iran to allow passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz that deliver 80% to 100% of the Philippines oil imports,” he said in a post on X.
In Filipino: Lacson, Pinuri ang ‘Quiet Diplomacy’ ni DFA Secretary Lazaro sa Pagtitiyak ng Ligtas na Pagdaan sa Hormuz
Our commendation and gratitude to DFA Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro for quietly and efficiently negotiating with Iran to allow passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz that deliver 80% to 100% of the Philippines oil imports.
— PING LACSON (@iampinglacson) April 3, 2026
On Thursday, the DFA said Lazaro had a “very productive” phone call with Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, who assured her that Iran would allow the “safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz of Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers.”
Lazaro said the development is vital to ensuring the Philippines’ energy security and the safety of Filipino seafarers operating in the area.
Earlier, Lazaro talked with the Iranian official to request that Iran designate the Philippines as a “non-hostile country” and guarantee safe passage for Philippine-flagged vessels and oil deliveries.
Last Wednesday, Lacson urged Filipinos to pray that the country and the world weather “Trump-26,” amid economic pressures – including rising fuel prices – due in large part to what he described as US President Donald Trump’s “whimsical arrogance in treating even the US’ long-time allies.”
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Lacson, Pinuri ang ‘Quiet Diplomacy’ ni DFA Secretary Lazaro sa Pagtitiyak ng Ligtas na Pagdaan sa Hormuz
Pinuri ni Senate President Pro Tempore Panfilo “Ping” M. Lacson nitong Biyernes si Department of Foreign Affairs Secretary Ma. Theresa Lazaro sa kanyang “quiet diplomacy” na nagtiyak ng ligtas na pagdaan sa Strait of Hormuz ng mga Philippine-flagged vessels, energy shipments, at mga Pilipinong marino.
Binigyang-diin ni Lacson ang kahalagahan ng kasunduan, at sinabing ang rutang ito ay dinaraanan ng mga sasakyang-dagat na nagdadala ng tinatayang 80 hanggang 100 porsiyento ng inaangkat na langis ng Pilipinas.
“Our commendation and gratitude to DFA Secretary Maria Theresa Lazaro for quietly and efficiently negotiating with Iran to allow passage of vessels through the Strait of Hormuz that deliver 80% to 100% of the Philippines oil imports,” aniya sa isang post sa X.
Noong Huwebes, sinabi ng DFA na nagkaroon si Lazaro ng isang “very productive” na pag-uusap sa telepono kay Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi, na nagbigay ng katiyakan na papayagan ng Iran ang “safe, unhindered, and expeditious passage through the Strait of Hormuz” ng mga “Philippine-flagged vessels, energy sources, and all Filipino seafarers.”
Ayon kay Lazaro, mahalaga ito upang matiyak ang energy security ng Pilipinas at ang kaligtasan ng mga Pilipinong marino na nagtatrabaho sa nasabing lugar.
Nauna rito, nakipagpulong si Lazaro sa naturang opisyal ng Iran upang hilingin na ituring ang Pilipinas bilang “non-hostile country” at tiyakin ang ligtas na pagdaan ng mga barkong Pilipino at mga kargamentong langis.
Noong Miyerkules, hinimok ni Lacson ang mga Pilipino na ipagdasal na malagpasan ng bansa at ng mundo ang “Trump-26,” sa gitna ng mga hamong pang-ekonomiya — kabilang ang pagtaas ng presyo ng langis — na aniya’y malaking dulot ng “whimsical arrogance” ni US President Donald Trump.
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