$123.2 Million Allocated for El Niño Response as Philippines Prepares for Strong Phenomenon
The Philippine government has allocated approximately $123.2 million for readiness and response measures against a 'very strong' El Niño phenomenon expected to persist until next year, prioritizing food security, water, public health, and energy resilience.
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