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 Philippines and South Korea are accelerating climate and environmental agreements as part of efforts to expand bilateral cooperation before the November summit.
DOST Region 8 is preparing science-based water technologies to help vulnerable communities gain safer and more reliable access to available water sources.