Philippine Executive Secretary urges agencies to fast-track spending for super El Niño prep
Executive Secretary Ralph Recto has told government agencies to speed up public spending and start early procurement for 2027 projects, focusing on measures against an expected super El Niño.
Why it matters
Early spending can help the Philippines mitigate the severe impacts of a predicted super El Niño.
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