P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

P6.2 billion slated for fertilizer, fuel aid to ease El Niño impact

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

DA Awaits PHP6.2 Billion Fund For Fertilizer, Fuel Aid To Farmers, Fishers

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday it is expecting the downloading of PHP6.2 billion in funds to support Filipino farmers and fishers ahead of the “very strong” El Niño. The fund will be disbursed to the DA under the administration’s Unified Package for Livelihoods, Industry, Food, and Transport (UPLIFT). In a press briefing, DA spokesperson Assistant Secretary Arnel De Mesa said this budget will help cushion the impact of rising …