ILAGAN CITY: The provincial government of Isabela has declared a state of calamity due to the prolonged dry spell, particularly in corn plantations.

Danilo Tumamao, provincial agriculturist, said the drought has damaged more than 61,000 hectares of cornfield with losses reaching about P705 million.

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