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Agri damage from 'Crising,' habagat hits ₱97 million, DA reports

Published Jul 21, 2025 05:56 pm
DPWH personnel conduct clearing operations along the San Ricardo–Bilatan Road in Barangay Camang, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte on Wednesday, July 16, after the road was closed due to soil erosion and scattered debris following heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm “Crising.” (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
DPWH personnel conduct clearing operations along the San Ricardo–Bilatan Road in Barangay Camang, San Ricardo, Southern Leyte on Wednesday, July 16, after the road was closed due to soil erosion and scattered debris following heavy rains brought by Tropical Storm “Crising.” (Photo courtesy of DPWH)
The Department of Agriculture (DA) has reported that the devastation caused by Tropical Storm Crising and the southwest monsoon (habagat) resulted in ₱96.90 million worth of damages.
In its latest bulletin, the agency said the Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa and Western Visayas have reported damage and losses in rice, corn, high value crops, livestock, and poultry.
The DA said total losses stand at approximately 2,236 metric tons (MT) of production volume.
The rice sector accounted for the bulk of the damage, with a production loss of 2,178 MT valued at ₱94.16 million.
The weather disturbance has affected 4,665 farmers and 6,037 hectares of agricultural areas.
“These values are subject to validation. Further damage and losses are expected in affected regions as assessment and validation is ongoing,” the DA said.
The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) has reported that sections of national roads in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, and Zamboanga Peninsula are either closed or have limited access due to Crising and habagat.
The DA said this may hamper transport of agricultural commodities in these areas.
To help affected farmers, the agency has so far distributed ₱133.09 million worth of agricultural inputs such as rice, corn, and vegetable seeds.
It has also tapped its quick response fund for the rehabilitation and recovery of affected areas.
Additionally, the DA has implemented the Survival and Recovery (SURE) Loan Program of the Agricultural Credit Policy Council (ACPC), which offers loans of up to ₱25,000 to those affected, which is payable in three years at zero interest.
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) will also provide indemnification to insured farmers.
Over the weekend, PCIC President Jovy Bernabe said he has instructed his personnel to expedite the processing of farmers’ damage claims.
Further, the DA said it will strongly monitor the prices of agricultural commodities to look out for possible increases.
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