Pangilinan: Tougher action needed vs profiteers amid El Niño

Inquirer.net - Nov 3, 2026

MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Francis “Kiko” Pangilinan on Monday urged the government to intensify its crackdown on hoarders, profiteers and cartels as the country braces for the impact of a strong El Niño, such as drought and water shortage, on food production and prices. “[Authorities should] gather evidence and pursue criminal and administrative cases against

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