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Senate to Grill Agencies on El Niño Preparedness
The Philippine Senate will scrutinize the preparedness of government agencies to protect the agriculture sector and ensure food supply ahead of a worsening, prolonged El Niño. Senators will question the adequacy of budgets and contingency plans.
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