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July 17, 2026

Lawmaker Calls for Stronger DA Action to Protect Livestock from El Niño Threat

MANILA – An administration lawmaker has urged the Department of Agriculture (DA) to intensify its preparations against the growing impact of El Niño on the country's livestock industry, warning that prolonged dry conditions could trigger more disease outbreaks and threaten the nation's food security.Abra Lone District Representative JB Bernos on Thursday called on the DA to immediately implement preventive measures following the recent outbreak of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza am...