1.  A strengthening peso bolstered companies, such as Petron Corp., that depend on overseas supplies.

2.  Crude oil futures fell on signs of plentiful, cheap overseas supplies.

3.  Crude oil futures are expected to fall as ample overseas supplies outweigh any increase in domestic refinery demand.

4.  The Philippines relies on overseas supplies for almost all its oil needs.

5.  Overseas supplies of fish destined for tuna farms in South Australia and rice exports were also under threat, Vaile said.

6.  In their quest for maximum efficiency and profits, the Western companies are buying and building new factories overseas and developing new overseas supply sources.