El Niño Damages Philippine Agriculture Exceeding P8.57 Billion
The agricultural sector in the Philippines has incurred over P8.57 billion (approximately $147 million USD) in damages and losses due to the El Niño phenomenon, according to the Department of Agriculture. Corn and rice have been the most severely affected crops.
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