'Ang Init!': Philippines Should Prep Early for El Niño, Says Solon

'Ang init!': Philippines should prep early for El Niño, says solon

Do you feel the heat? Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos does, that's why he's prodding the government to brace for the onset of El Niño or the dry season, so as not to add to Filipinos' current economic woes."Ngayon pa lang, kailangang tutukan na natin ang strategy natin sa pagtugon sa El Niño para maiwasan ang lalong pagkakabaon ng bansa (Even now, we must already focus on our strategy for responding to El Niño to prevent the country from sinki…

Lawmaker Calls For El Niño Readiness

The country should prepare for the possible onset of El Niño as early as now, as the failure to implement countermeasures could sink the country deeper into crisis, a lawmaker said on Tuesday. “El Niño will negatively impact food security and public health, and it is up to us in government to exhaust all efforts to minimize its effects on the people,” Abra Lone District Rep. JB Bernos said in a statement. He said preparations should include adeq…

BERNOS CALLS FOR EL NIÑO READINESS

The country should prepare for the possible onset of El Niño as early as now, as the failure to implement countermeasures could sink the country deeper into crisis, a lawmaker said on April 28, 2026. According to Abra lone district Rep. JB Bernos, “ngayon pa lang, kailangang tutukan na natin ang strategy natin sa pagtugon sa El Niño para maiwasan ang lalong pagkakabaon ng bansa.” Bernos’ pending House Bill No. 6519 or the Weather Ready Farmers …