This photo taken on April 25, 2024 shows an aerial view of a drought-stricken farm in San Antonio, Nueva Ecija. More than half of the Philippines' provinces, including Nueva Ecija, are in drought as El Nino exacerbates hot and dry conditions typical for March, April and May. JAM STA ROSA / AFP

Title: The Devastating Impact of El Niño: 131 Cities and Municipalities Under State of Calamity in the Philippines

Learn more about the impact of El Niño in the Philippines, with 131 cities and municipalities under a state of calamity. The ongoing drought has caused significant damage to agriculture, prompting the government to provide assistance and consider cloud seeding operations. Conserve water to help guarantee a secure supply in the coming weeks.

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President issued the directives during a sectoral meeting in Malacañang on Tuesday. Photo from Presidential Communications Office

President Marcos Urges Development of Electric Vehicle Industry in the Philippines

Learn more about President Marcos’ directive to develop the electric vehicle industry in the Philippines, with a focus on lowering production costs and improving charging infrastructure. The government aims to have 50% of public transportation fleets using EVs by 2040. Read more about the plans and strategies being implemented to achieve this goal.

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