NIA rolls out anti-El Niño measures in Zamboanga Peninsula

Inquirer.net - Oct 19, 2026

PAGADIAN CITY, Zamboanga del Sur — The National Irrigation Administration Region 9 (Zamboanga Peninsula) has instructed its personnel to implement crop diversification strategies and administrative reforms to cushion farmers from the effects of the El Niño phenomenon. Engr. June Nathaniel Plaza, NIA-9 regional manager, on Monday urged personnel to take proactive measures to help farmers

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