Calamity declaration for El Niño ruled out

By Catherine S. Valente

Apr 09, 2024 12:13 am

PRESIDENT Ferdinand Marcos Jr. on Monday said there was no need to declare a nationwide state of calamity for El Niño, saying the government would adopt a regional approach in dealing with the impact of the weather phenomenon.

Speaking to reporters in Bacolod City, the President said every province has its unique situation when it comes to addressing the drought and dry spell conditions induced by El Niño.

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