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.