Basilan, CDO scrap holiday parties to redirect funds for El Niño

PAGADIAN CITY – In a move prioritizing public welfare and climate readiness over holiday festivities, the local government units of Basilan and Cagayan de Oro City have canceled their annual year-end holiday parties to redirect resources for preparedness and mitigation measures against the potential severe impacts of the Super El Niño. In Basilan, Gov. Mujiv