Agricultural losses from the combined effects of Tropical Cyclone Crising and the Southwest Monsoon have surged to P96.90 million, according to the Department of Agriculture’s (DA) Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Operations Center.
This marks an 83.7 percent increase from Sunday’s estimate of P52.74 million. The damage now affects 4,665 farmers across 6,037 hectares, with a total production loss of 2,236 metric tons (MT).
The bulk of the losses came from rice, with damages worth P94.16 million on 5,997 hectares and a production loss of 2,178 MT. High-value crops suffered P1.73 million in losses, while corn accounted for P690,140 in damages. Livestock losses totaled P320,750, covering 72 heads of poultry and livestock.
The DA said most of the affected areas are in Ilocos, Cagayan Valley, Central Luzon, Calabarzon, Mimaropa, and Western Visayas. With field assessments still ongoing, officials expect the damage estimates to rise further.
Transport of goods is also being hindered by road closures and limited access in parts of the Cordillera, Negros Island, Central Luzon, and Mimaropa, according to the Department of Public Works and Highways.
In response, the DA is distributing seeds, agricultural inputs, and financial aid. Farmers can access up to P25,000 in zero-interest loans, and insurance claims are being processed through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp.
On the energy front, the National Electrification Administration (NEA) reported over P1.14 million in infrastructure damage to three electric cooperatives—Beneco, Mopreco, and Zambales II Electric Coop—with 5,487 households still facing power outages due to fallen trees and landslides.
Meanwhile, Meralco said around 11,000 customers, less than 1 percent of its client base, reported service interruptions, mainly in Cavite, Bulacan, and Rizal, with restoration efforts ongoing.
The National Grid Corporation of the Philippines (NGCP) confirmed that no transmission lines have been downed but remains on alert for any weather-related threats down the line.
The Department of Energy (DOE) said that overall power and fuel supply has normalized, except in some parts of the Cordillera, and urged continued vigilance and public cooperation in ongoing clearing and restoration operations.
