Govt. fast-tracks infra projects to cushion El Niño’s blow
The Philippine government is accelerating infrastructure development, including irrigation and water impounding facilities, to mitigate the impact of the El Niño phenomenon, which is forecast to cause drought until early next year. The rollout of solar-powered irrigation systems aims to reduce costs and boost farmer productivity.
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