The municipality of Lope de Vega in Northern Samar has declared a state of calamity due to the effects of the El Niño phenomenon, particularly on the agricultural sector.

The declaration was made under Sangguniang Bayan Resolution No. 15-120, series of 2026, paving the way for immediate assistance to affected residents whose agricultural livelihoods and health have been impacted by the prolonged dry conditions.

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(News update via RH Jayne Bantayan)