MANILA, Philippines– Sen. Francis Pangilinan on Wednesday prompted the federal government to think about stating a nationwide state of catastrophe as El Niño harms crops and incomes in 5 areas, with the Department of Agriculture (DA) predicting a possible loss of 700,000 metric lots of palay in the 2nd half of 2027.
At a Senate hearing on the DA’s proposed 2027 spending plan, Pangilinan alerted that extended dry spell, severe heat and water lacks might even more threaten farming production, animals, fishponds and fisheries.
The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration has actually cautioned that the strong El Niño might continue through the very first half of 2027.
Pangilinan pointed out DA information revealing that 5 areas were currently experiencing damage to crops and incomes. He determined Cagayan Valley, Bicol, Calabarzon and Soccsksargen amongst the impacted locations.
“The executive department ought to seriously think about a state of disaster statement so we can much better resolve the difficulties of Super El Niño,” Pangilinan stated.
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He approximated that a loss of 700,000 metric lots of palay would be comparable to the yearly rice requirements of about 3.6 million Filipinos.
Pangilinan likewise mentioned P6.87 billion in drought-related farming losses since Sept. 26, stating the figure did not yet show the complete effect of El Niño.
He required appropriate financing for watering, water-storage centers and instant help to farmers and fisherfolk currently experiencing severe climate condition.
“The center of the 2027 DA spending plan need to be water and watering,” Pangilinan stated.
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