Typhoon Quinta damages PH agri sector by P705M

Typhoon Quinta caused at least P705.87 million worth of damages to the Philippines' agriculture and fisheries sector, affecting 25,483 farmers and fisherfolk.

The typhoon resulted in a volume loss of approximately 33,545 metric tons of agricultural produce across 19,971 hectares.

Damage assessments cover the Ilocos Region, CALABARZON, Bicol Region, Western Visayas, and Zamboanga Peninsula.

Affected commodities include rice, corn, high-value crops, fisheries, livestock, and irrigation and agri-facilities.

The increase in reported damages is attributed to updated reports on rice and corn from several provinces including Batangas, Laguna, and Quezon.

The Department of Agriculture is allocating assistance for the rehabilitation of affected areas.

The typhoon also left at least 9 people dead, with most fatalities reported in Mimaropa and Central Visayas.