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Inquirer.net - Oct 23, 2026

[Updated Oct. 24, 2026, 12:13 a.m.] MANILA, Philippines — Sen. Loren Legarda has officially released a comprehensive, rapid-deployment 10-Point Policy Action Plan to counter an anticipated strong to very strong El Niño. According to a statement issued on Monday, the framework calls for immediate, localized measures to protect vulnerable sectors, ensure water availability and food

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