DA reports stable food supply despite Typhoon Aghon damage

The Department of Agriculture (DA) reported on Tuesday that there is a stable supply of food in the country despite the damage caused by Typhoon Aghon.

Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa stated that strict monitoring continues to protect consumers from unscrupulous vendors, with daily price monitoring occurring in major markets and regional field offices.

De Mesa warned that prices of some vegetables may increase but assured there is sufficient supply, noting that Calabarzon's lowland vegetable production can be supplemented by Central Luzon and Cagayan Valley.

Initial reports show that agriculture damage now stands at nearly PHP11.83 million, with rice sustaining the most significant losses of PHP10.66 million while high-value crops suffered damages amounting to PHP1.15 million.

Calabarzon recorded the biggest damage so far, with Laguna losing P5 million and Quezon suffering P4.5 million in losses.