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Philippines faces El Niño with critics citing poor disaster planning

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Critics in the Philippines argue that the nation's disaster and infrastructure planning is inadequate, particularly in response to the El Niño phenomenon. Despite assurances from officials like Trade Secretary Cristina Roque that supplies remain stable, specialists point to a history of haphazard responses. The World Meteorological Organization has declared a 2026-2027 El Niño event, expected to peak later this year, highlighting concerns about preparedness. AI

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Sam Beltran ·

    Is Philippines geared for El Nino? Critics say water-planning has run dry

    As the Philippines braces for months of drought and shortages in key resources due to the current El Nino season, questions are mounting over whether it could have prepared better to deal with a crisis that has been predicted well in advance. The government’s haphazard response t…

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