TROPICAL Storm Vicky has left at least P10.5 million worth of damage to agriculture, according to a preliminary report disclosed by Secretary William Dar on Monday.
Dar said the figure was based on Sunday’s estimate.
“Mayroon din tayong na-monitor na pagbaha dito po sa Cagayan Valley. Wala pa pong report ng damage pero alam po natin na malaki po ‘yung pagbaha sa Tuguegarao area at saka Enrile, Cagayan,” he said at the Laging Handa briefing.
He said the Department of Agriculture is ready to provide seedlings, loan assistance and indemnify affected farmers.
Dar, meanwhile, assured the public that the country has enough rice for the next three months.
“Halos naka-harvest na ang ating mga magsasaka bago pa dumating ang [bagyong] Vicky,” he said.
The DA chief also gave updates on the prices of other commodities such as pork, fruits, and vegetables.
“Dito sa ibang commodities ay tumataas ang presyo kagaya ng karne ng baboy at nagpaparating naman tayo ng supply galing Visayas at Mindanao so halos mayroon tayong supply pero mataas lang kaunti ‘yung presyo ng baboy,” Dar said.
“Then sa fruits and vegetables natamaan po sila nitong last four typhoons so nagre-recover at dumadami na ang supply natin ng vegetables and fruits.” (GMA News)
