MARKET. People buy different kinds of basic commodities at the Paco Market in Manila on March 11, 2026.
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On top of this, the Department of Agriculture is asking Congress for an additional P10 billion in its 2027 budget in anticipation of severe El Niño impact
The Philippine government is distributing P6.2 billion in fertilizer and fuel assistance to support farmers and fisherfolk affected by the global oil crisis and El Niño.
The Department of Agriculture is preparing for the impacts of El Niño, with measures aimed at maximizing crop yields in less affected areas, and is requesting an additional P10 billion for 2027.
