Agri Damage from Storms, Monsoon Exceeds P1 Billion
Agricultural damage in the Philippines from typhoons Luis, Maymay, and the enhanced southwest monsoon has surpassed P1.03 billion (approximately $17.5 million USD). The losses represent a nearly 50% increase from previous estimates, with rice production bearing the brunt of the impact.
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