DA, NIA ask for more funding in 2027 as response to El Niño effects

MANILA, Philippines — The Department of Agriculture (DA) and National Irrigation Administration (NIA) on Tuesday appealed for budget increases in some of their projects to respond to the possible impacts of El Niño in the country. During the House committee on appropriations’ briefing on the budget proposal of the two agencies, committee chairperson Rep. Mikaela