DA seeks P62-B El Niño mitigation plan

GMA Network - Oct 19, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Monday that it was proposing a P61.99-billion action plan to mitigate the impact of El Niño on the country"s food supply and livelihoods.

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