DA releases PHP93.8M aid for farmers hit by Super Typhoon Julian

The Department of Agriculture ordered the release of PHP93.8 million from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to assist insured farmers affected by Super Typhoon Julian in the Cordillera Administrative Region, Ilocos, and Cagayan Valley regions.

DA Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. stressed the urgency of immediate financial aid to help farmers recover from the typhoon's impact.

Around 10,781 rice, corn, and high-value crops farmers are covered by insurance in these regions: 6,585 from Ilocos Region, 2,355 from the Cordillera Administrative Region, and 1,841 from Cagayan Valley.

PCIC President Jovy Bernabe promised to expedite claim processing to assist affected farmers quickly.

As of October 7, the Department of Agriculture reported around PHP607.38 million in total agricultural damage due to Super Typhoon Julian, affecting a total of 33,110 farmers.

The government is also preparing for an increased likelihood of typhoons due to La Niña conditions expected between September and November.