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Cagayan’s agri damage from 4 typhoons reaches P1.4-B
Cagayan province has suffered an initial P1.4 billion in agricultural damage due to four recent typhoons.
Typhoons Julian, Kristine, Leon, and Marce destroyed major crops such as rice, corn, coconuts, and bananas.
Approximately 30,900 homes were also devastated, alongside damage to roads, bridges, and schools.
Governor Manuel Mamba has appealed for private sector aid as the provincial government's quick response fund is depleted.
The governor highlighted the need for immediate assistance as residents face unemployment until the next planting season.
The province is currently providing financial aid and distributing fast-maturing crops as temporary relief.
President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. visited Buguey and assured continued distribution of family food packs to evacuation centers.
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Typhoon Marce has caused an estimated P41 million in agricultural and infrastructure damage across affected regions.
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Typhoon Nika caused P241.89 million in agricultural damage across the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos Region, Cagayan Valley, and Central Luzon.
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A total of 4,300 farmers in CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, and Bicol have received ₱51 million in indemnity payments from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) for crops damaged by recent typhoons.
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A total of 12 people have died due to three tropical cyclones: Toraji (formerly Nika), Usagi (formerly Ofel), and Man-Yi (formerly Pepito).
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