The Bureau of Plant Industry (BPI) has released a list of available drought-tolerant varieties to help the farmers prepare for the onslaught of El Niño. The said list contains the names of drought-tolerant varieties and where they can be bought.
The list is available for download by clicking this link.
Interested parties can also contact the PhilRice Text Center (0920-911-1398) should they want to know more about El Niño coping mechanisms.