CALAPAN CITY, Oriental Mindoro — The Department of Agriculture in Mimaropa is preparing a ₱147-million assistance package to provide early support and cushion farmers in the region from the expected impacts of El Niño.  The comprehensive preparedness plan for the provinces of Occidental and Oriental Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, and Palawan was laid out during the 3rd Quarter meeting of the Regional Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (RDRRMC) on September 24.  Preparations are already in full swing, the DA said, including close coordination with the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) to secure timely climate forecasts, as well as […]...

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