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Typhoons 'Tino,' 'Uwan' inflict ₱5-billion blow to agriculture

Published Nov 24, 2025 04:02 pm
Residents of Angono, Rizal wade through knee-to-waist-deep floodwaters on Nov. 10, 2025 as Super Typhoon Uwan brings heavy rains to the area. Locals said it may take one to two months before the floodwaters fully subside. (Photo: John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN)
Residents of Angono, Rizal wade through knee-to-waist-deep floodwaters on Nov. 10, 2025 as Super Typhoon Uwan brings heavy rains to the area. Locals said it may take one to two months before the floodwaters fully subside. (Photo: John Louie Abrina / MANILA BULLETIN)
The combined damage to the Philippines’ agriculture sector from Typhoons “Tino” and “Uwan” has surpassed ₱5 billion, the Department of Agriculture (DA) reported Monday, Nov. 24.
In its latest bulletin, the DA pegged total losses from the two storms at ₱5.16 billion, impacting more than 135,000 farmers and fisherfolk. Production losses totaled 202,015 metric tons (MT) across 117,458 hectares (ha) of agricultural land.
The DA noted that these figures are preliminary and expected to increase as assessment and validation continue.
Focusing on Typhoon “Uwan” (international name: Fung-wong) alone, losses have reached ₱4.19 billion, with a production loss of 164,274 MT and damage spanning nearly 100,000 ha.
The high-value crops sector sustained the worst damage, accounting for ₱2.66 billion in losses, or an equivalent output loss of 80,446 MT. Damaged produce includes lowland and upland vegetables, spices, legumes, fruits, root crops, coffee, and cacao.
The rice sector suffered ₱732.48 million in damages, affecting 24,831 ha. Approximately 20 percent of the affected rice areas were reported as totally damaged.
The fiber crops sector, which includes abaca, recorded ₱428.37 million in damage, representing a production loss of 79,493 MT. Damage to corn stood at ₱179.05 million, covering 5,263 ha with an output loss of 4,609 MT.
The DA, through its regional offices, is coordinating with local governments and other agencies to mitigate the storms' impact.
The agency said it is actively monitoring markets to detect any immediate price changes for agricultural commodities and inspecting road networks to ensure the seamless movement of goods.
For those affected by Typhoon Uwan, the DA plans to distribute over ₱400 million worth of agricultural inputs, including fish fingerlings, animal feeds, and supplements for livestock and poultry.
Furthermore, the agency has activated financial support programs, including the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) and the Survival and Recovery (SURE) loan program.

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