Manila: The Catholic Church has consecrated the country anew to the Divine Mercy devotion amid the national energy emergency. Catholic Bishops' Conference of the Philippines (CBCP) president Archbishop Gilbert Garcera said the faithful must turn to faith as a source of hope.

According to Philippines News Agency, Archbishop Garcera emphasized the importance of this renewal in a letter to dioceses, highlighting it as a response to the current national and global crises. He stated, "In the face of our current national and global crises, this renewal of consecration would be a beautiful and fitting response of hope in the Lord's Mercy," as reported by CBCP News.

As part of the observance, the consecration prayer will substitute the general intercessions in all Masses nationwide on Divine Mercy Sunday, which falls on April 12. Garcera described this act as a "profound expression of trust" in Divine Mercy, urging full participation from dioceses, parishes, religious communities, and Catholic institutions. "Together, let us entrust ourselves, our Church, and our nation to the boundless mercy of God, confident that in His mercy we will find the healing, renewal, and hope we so deeply need," he added.

In 2025, the Philippines became the first country to consecrate itself to the Divine Mercy, as noted by EWTN News, a prominent Catholic media organization. Currently, the Philippines is grappling with oil price surges due to the ongoing conflict in the Middle East.

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. has declared a state of national emergency to address potential disruption in fuel supply and stabilize the energy sector.