El Niño: DA says food supply is enough, seeks P45 billion for farmers
The country has enough food amid the Super El Niño, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. said at a Malacañang briefing on Monday, according to SunStar. Stocks cover about 75 days of rice, 90 days of corn, 125 days of chicken and 170 days of pork, he said. His department has sought P45 billion under its UPLIFT program, with P6.2 billion released, SunStar reported. Rappler said more funds are coming next year.
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