Cool it, lefties, we all need air con

MANILA, PHILIPPINES - APRIL 24: A man sits next to used air conditioners as he waits for customers at a roadside shop on April 24, 2026 in Manila, Philippines.

As the energy crisis brought about by the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran disrupts global oil supplies and drives up electricity costs, residents in Manila face difficult choices during the hot season, with air conditioning becoming both a necessity and a growing financial burden.

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