The enhanced southwest monsoon (“habagat”) and Tropical Cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng and Pilandok have caused P4.38 billion in damage and losses to the agricultural sector, according to the Department of Agriculture (DA). The DA reports nationwide impact from the combined weather disturbances.
The DA attributes the losses to damage to agricultural produce and disruption of livelihoods, affecting farmers and fisherfolk. The reported figures indicate the disturbances reach multiple areas and involve both crop-related and livelihood losses. Both outlets cite the DA’s updated accounting, including an estimate of affected farmers and fisherfolk, with the total damages and losses placed at P4.38 billion as of the DA’s final bulletin released on Tuesday. The coverage largely aligns on the event, the responsible weather systems, and the overall monetary estimate, with differences limited to how the report is framed and described.
