Philippines working with Washington to obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries

MANILA, March 25 (Reuters) - The Philippines is working with Washington to secure waivers and exemptions so it can obtain oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries to ensure supply, its ambassador to the United States said.

"We are working with the State Department to get waivers or exemptions to purchase oil from U.S.-sanctioned countries," Jose Manuel Romualdez told Reuters in a phone message.

Asked if Venezuelan and Iranian oil were part of the discussions, Romualdez said "all options are being considered."