DOH Warns of Food Spoilage Amid Intensifying El Niño
The Philippines' Department of Health (DOH) has warned of accelerated food spoilage due to record-breaking heat and potential brownouts from the El Niño phenomenon. Expected to persist until mid-2027, the DOH advises using clean water and proper storage for cooked food to prevent bacterial growth.
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