THE government is setting aside at least P1.3 billion for the construction of “small-scale” irrigation facilities as the country braces for El Niño.

Presidential Communications Secretary Herminio Coloma on Monday said these irrigation projects will benefit “small and poor farmers,” who often suffer the most from climate change-related losses.

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