DENR: One in Three Philippine Barangays Highly Vulnerable to Super El Niño
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources (DENR) announced that 14,434 barangays, or 34% nationwide, are classified as "priority intervention zones" highly vulnerable to a "super El Niño." Approximately P142 million has been allocated in the 2027 budget for expanding water service coverage.
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