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Philippines becomes first country to declare national emergency over Middle East war
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A national emergency has been declared in the Philippines as the war in the Middle East causes fuel prices to surge. South Korea has been grappling with energy restraints, implementing a nationwide energy saving campaign while Thailand has also asked employees to ditch suits in offices and lower air conditioning. CNNโs Kristi Lu Stout reports on the Asian countries feeling the impact of a war thousands of miles away.