House Urges Agencies to Expedite P6.2-B El Niño Aid to Farmers, Fisherfolk
The Philippine House of Representatives has directed government agencies to ensure the swift and accurate distribution of P6.2 billion in El Niño aid to affected farmers and fisherfolk, as worsening droughts threaten agricultural production.
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