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Inquirer.net - Oct 12, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Despite assurances of ample food supply, the Department of Agriculture (DA) said the southwest monsoon and a possible strong El Niño may affect local farm production in the second half of 2026. The DA did not provide specific estimates of the projected decline in output. Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stated that the

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