P6.2 Billion Aid for Farmers Amid El Niño Expected Soon
The Department of Agriculture (DA) announced the imminent release of a P6.2 billion Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) to fund fuel and fertilizer assistance for farmers affected by El Niño, focusing on drought mitigation and alternative livelihood support.
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