PAGASA also stated that there is a 69-percent chance of a strong El Niño during August, September, or October, and would last until January 2027. This means that prolonged dry spells, drought, and severe heat waves are expected across the country. “The dry season only leaves us with more debts and hunger,” said Aberion. In their vernacular language, this season is known as tiempo na bisin— similar to Negros province’s tiempo muerto— known for the dry spell and hunger for farmers. Local farmers group Dagami – Danggayan Dagiti Mannalon ti Isabela (Dagami) said that there are more than 100,000 farmers in the province.