President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. on Saturday, July 29, ordered immediate help for 28,666 families affected by typhoon EgayPH in Region 2 (Cagayan Valley) after learning that it sustained P774.24 million in agri-fishery damage.
The President, who led a briefing, aerial inspection, and distribution of assistance to an initial 300 beneficiaries, noted that highest among those damaged by the typhoon was Cagayan at P419.59 million.
The regional offices of the Department of Agriculture and Department of Public Works and Highways reported losses of P340 million and P1.15 billion, respectively. “We can provide binhi . Puwedeng magbigay ng binhi sa palay, sa mais, sa high-value crops,” said Marcos, who also serves as Agriculture Secretary.
Kalinga Gov. James Edubba reported that agriculture is also their most affected sector, with damage costs at P27,053,262 for rice and P32,531,376 for corn.
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