Iloilo City Agriculturist Iñigo Garingalao emphasized early planting as a practical measure to help farmers reduce potential agricultural losses during severe El Niño conditions.
A new solar-powered irrigation project in Leyte is expected to provide farmers with more dependable water supplies while helping lower agricultural production costs.
The Department of Environment and Natural Resources led the prevention of illegal construction near protected areas in Northern Negros to conserve natural resources.