Economists warn of price pressures as government declares state of calamity
A farmer tills his rice fields, which are affected by a suspended irrigation supply due to looming El Nino effects, in Bulacan province, Philippines, on July 18. The government recently said it is preparing for a worst-case scenario over drought concerns across the island nation. © Getty Images
RAMON ROYANDOYAN
October 14, 2026 11:24 JST
BULACAN, Philippines -- Residents of San Jose del Monte, a city in Bulacan province, the Philippines, have for years struggled with constant disruptions to tap water supply and poor water quality.