Farmers, fishers get typhoon relief funds

By Janine Alexis Miguel

Nov 23, 2024 12:19 am

SOME P451 million worth of insurance payments have been disbursed to farmers and fisherfolk affected by the recent typhoons, the Department of Agriculture (DA) announced on Friday.

Agriculture Assistant Secretary and spokesman Arnel de Mesa said in a media briefing that 49,000 registered beneficiaries have received indemnification payments. The cash disbursements will continue in the coming weeks.

Department of Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. PHOTO FROM THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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