SAN ILDEFONSO, Ilocos Sur — The city government of Candon in Ilocos Sur has started rolling out an emergency diesel subsidy program for rice farmers to help sustain agricultural operations amid concerns over the possible effects of El Niño. Under the initiative, qualified rice farmers will receive 20 liters of diesel fuel each for October to help ease farming expenses and support agricultural activities as dry conditions threaten local crop production, the city government said on Saturday, Oct. 10. READ: Mindoro’s largest public high school secures water sources amid El Niño The assistance program was initiated by the city government under […]...

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