LGUs Intensify Support, Improve Water Access for Farmers Amidst El Niño Threat
Local government units (LGUs) across the Philippines are intensifying support for farmers and improving access to water resources in anticipation of El Niño's impact on agriculture. Initiatives include distributing water pumps and irrigation hoses, and developing alternative water sources, particularly in the Ilocos Region.
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