El Niño's Impact on Philippine Economy Limited, but Food Price Risks Remain: Balisacan
National Economic and>>:: Development Authority (NEDA) Secretary Arsenio Balisacan stated that the El Niño phenomenon is expected to have a limited impact on the overall Philippine economy. However, he cautioned about the risks of rising food prices, particularly concerning the agricultural sector.
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