Aquino urges gov’t lenders to waive loan interest during Super El Niño

MANILA, Philippines — Senate trade and commerce panel chairperson Sen. Bam Aquino has urged government lending agencies to defer loan interest to small business owners from January to March 2027 amid the anticipated Super El Niño. According to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (Pagasa), the Super El Niño is expected to peak