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.
Mayor Pablo Yves Dumlao II said the festival is not only about dance but also a thanksgiving for the many blessings Surigao has received through the years.