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Bicol’s agricultural losses due to Kristine reach over P2 billion
Severe Tropical Storm Kristine has caused at least P2.1 billion in agricultural and fisheries damage in the Bicol Region.
Camarines Sur incurred the highest losses, with initial damage estimated at P1.1 billion.
The total is expected to rise as local governments submit more reports.
The losses include damage to crops and livestock, affecting 37,795 farmers and fishers.
Rice was the hardest-hit commodity, with over P1.8 billion in losses due to submerged fields.
The National Food Authority (NFA) in Bicol has distributed an initial 2,664 bags of government rice to local governments in Albay, Camarines Sur, Sorsogon, and Camarines Norte as part of relief efforts.
President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. also visited the region and oversaw the delivery of additional NFA rice to Camarines Sur.
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