Probe on El Niño effects sought

By Macon Ramos-Araneta

SENATOR Sherwin Gatchalian is proposing a Senate inquiry to find out measures that the government can use to mitigate the impacts of possible inflation due to the El Niño phenomenon.

Gatchalian took note of PAGASA’s warning of the consequences of El Nino on inflation particularly due to reduced food production. The state weather bureau also said electricity rates will likely surge, which in turn, can worsen poverty.

Because of this, Gatchalian filed Senate Resolution 691 which seeks

CLEANUP AFTER ‘EGAY.’

A crane is used to dredge debris in a waterway near the Bulungan Fish Market in Parañaque City. Typhoon Egay left the Philippine area of responsibility (PAR) on Thursday, but rains continue due to an enhanced southwest monsoon or habagat.

Norman Cruz