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.
PAGCOR sees the competition as a major opportunity to expand sports tourism, with more visitors expected to explore Baler during and after the tournament.
The DOT’s rollout of first-aid kiosks gained strong backing from the Philippine Heart Association, which emphasized that timely medical response can save lives in high-traffic destinations.