Farmers in Isabela hit by El Niño get aid from GMA Kapuso Foundation

Farmers from Isabela received aid from the GMA Kapuso Foundation amid the warm weather conditions brought by El Niño.

According to “24 Oras,” Friday, the phenomenon has been affecting the crops and livelihood of the farmers in the province.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration declared that the El Niño season started in June.

According to data from the Philippine Statistics Authority, Isabela leads the production of corn in the country, but due to the phenomenon’s severe effects, farmers are experiencing difficulties.

“Mga pinya naman po yung iba bumabagsak po ang dahon kasi yung matagal na walang ulan tapos napabayaan na hindi gaanong nalinisan. Yung mga saging po pag nagkaroon ng malalakas na hangin, natutumba po sila,” said Reynato Tayabas, farmer.

"Kung minsan nahuhuli kami sa pagtatanim kasi walang sariling kalabaw, tapos kung minsan yung nagiging dahilan yung panahon paiba-iba," his wife, Mary Jane Tayabas, said.

The Kapuso Foundation was able to provide relief goods and hygiene kits to the farmers.

Medicines, vitamins, and hygiene kits were also given to the Rural Health Units of Isabela.

For those who are interested to help, the GMA Kapuso Foundation is accepting donations through bank deposits, Cebuana Lhuillier, GCash, Shopee, PayMaya, Zalora, MegaMart, Globe Rewards, Metrobank credit card, and Lazada.

For more information, visit the GMA Kapuso Foundation website. https://www.gmanetwork.com/kapusofoundation/donate. —Carby Basina/LDF, GMA Integrated News