Farmers get P828M in crops claim

By Ben Gines Jr.

Dec 24, 2021 12:13 am

THE Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) stands ready to indemnify insured farmers and fisherfolk around P828.072 million for crops, animals and other farm properties damaged in the wake of Typhoon Odette.

Typhoon Odette roared through the six regions from December 16, when it made landfall in Siargao Island, bringing strong winds with speed from 195kph to 260 kph and torrential rain. It was the 15th and the strongest typhoon in the country this year.

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