DA Proposes P62-B El Niño Mitigation Plan to Safeguard Food Supply, Livelihoods
The Philippines' Department of Agriculture has proposed a P61.99 billion action plan to mitigate the impact of El Niño on the country's food supply and livelihoods. The plan includes drought-tolerant varieties and inter-agency coordination for farmer and fisherfolk support.
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