DA: P104M insurance claims paid to farmers hit by storms, Habagat

GMA Network - Sep 19, 2026

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday said the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has paid P104.1 million in insurance claims to thousands of farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and recent tropical cyclones.

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