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P6.2 Billion El Niño Aid Allocated for Farmers and Fisherfolk in the Philippines

Government takes proactive measures to support agriculture amid severe weather forecasts.

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Mateo Dela Cruz

September 25, 20263 min read0 views
P6.2 Billion El Niño Aid Allocated for Farmers and Fisherfolk in the Philippines
Philippine farmers preparing for potential El Niño impacts with government aid.
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The Philippine government has set aside P6.2 billion in aid for farmers and fisherfolk facing the impacts of the upcoming El Niño phenomenon. The Department of Agriculture (DA) confirmed the release of a Special Allotment Release Order (SARO) on September 9.

Breakdown of the Financial Aid

DA spokesperson Arnel V. de Mesa stated that guidelines for cash assistance distribution will be announced soon, with plans for implementation within the year.