Marcos promises aid to El Niño-hit areas


by The Philippine Star

The Philippine Star— Rice remains sufficient despite the drought in some areas, President Marcos said yesterday as he vowed to continue providing aid to sectors hit by El Niño.

The Philippine Star—P97 million aid distributed to Pinoys affected by El Niño. Filipinos affected by the severe dry spell amid El Niño have received P97 million in “relief assistance” from the Department of Social Welfare and Development.

Rappler—El Niño damage to rice, corn crops in Negros Occidental hits P197 million. The worst-hit locality is Cauayan town, followed by Kabankalan City

@SGVTribune—Pedestrian dies in El Monte hit-and-run. It happened Saturday morning at Chico and Garvey avenues.