Basilan, CDO Cancel Holiday Parties for El Niño Mitigation Funds
Basilan province and Cagayan de Oro City in the Philippines have canceled their annual year-end holiday parties to redirect funds towards preparedness and mitigation measures against the potential severe impacts of El Niño, prioritizing public welfare and climate readiness.
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