President Marcos urged: Save disaster-hit Batad rice terraces
The Ifugao provincial government is requesting urgent national funding to rehabilitate the UNESCO-protected Batad Rice Terraces following a devastating landslide. Local efforts have been insufficient to cover the estimated P30 million needed for repairs before the rainy season.
Why it matters
The Batad Rice Terraces are a critical cultural heritage site and a vital source of livelihood for local farmers, currently threatened by climate-exacerbated weather events.
BATAD, Banaue, Philippines - Ifugao province has appealed to President Marcos to release urgent financial aid to save the Batad Rice Terraces from further destruction, months after Super Typhoon Uwan triggered a deadly landslide.
The report focuses on local government appeals and environmental impact without taking a partisan stance.
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