Manila has requested that Iran formally designate the Philippines as a 'non-hostile country' and ensure safe passage for PH-flagged vessels and oil shipments. MANILA: The Philippines has sought safe passage for desperately needed oil shipments in a meeting with Iran, a presidential spokeswoman said on Wednesday (Apr 1), as the import-dependent archipelago jockeys with other regional countries for fuel . The price of fuel has hit historic highs in the Philippines since treaty ally the United