Quezon activates task force as El Niño threatens farms, water supply

Inquirer.net - Oct 21, 2026

LUCENA CITY, Quezon — The Quezon provincial government has activated its El Niño Task Force and stepped up preparations to mitigate the potential effects of prolonged dry conditions and extreme heat on agriculture, public health and community safety. “Our El Niño Task Force is now activated. We have already identified the measures we will undertake

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