MANILA, Philippines — Members of the House of Representatives on Wednesday pressed government agencies to make sure help worth P6.2 billion for El Niño reaches the farmers and fisherfolk hit by the phenomenon. According to the Philippine Daily Inquirer, the appeal came as worsening drought conditions put agricultural production at risk. The outlet reported that the House Committee on Agriculture and Food, headed by Quezon Rep. Mark Enverga, continued its inquiry under House Resolution No. 967.
Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer.
