The Philippines is one of the world’s leading exporters of the fruit. In 2016, it produced more than 1 billion pounds of mangoes, but this harvest season was “unusual,” per the government.

Traders asked to bring in more rice imports Impact of El Nino seen from Q4 to early 2024 Marcos warns rice hoarders amid price spikes Adds comment from presidential communications office ...

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippines continued to experience hot and humid weather for three months even after the El Niño phenomenon ended in May 2024, according to a study conducted by the ...

The Philippines said it will provide 12.7 billion pesos ($224 million) in financial assistance to about 2.3 million rice farmers to help them cope with El Nino and higher production costs.

The drought-causing El Nino weather pattern has receded, but its flip side, La Nina, might return and affect the Philippines, a senior meteorologist said on Wednesday.