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.
British passport holders are advised to exercise caution, as some popular destinations now have region-specific travel warnings rather than nationwide bans.