More than 150 farmer-beneficiaries received indemnity checks on December 19, 2024. They came from Barangay Datu Lintan, Kinilidan, San Roque, Mamacao and Poblacion in the town of Sta. Maria, Davao Occidental. The farmers suffered losses resulting from heavy winds and rains that caused massive landslides and flash floods in the region.

RO 11 and PCIC Extension Office in Malita, Davao Occidental personnel Jonathan Salaw, John Rey Millet, Junrey Turtur and Nizi Louise Obas handed out the checks. They were assisted by the Office of the Municipal Agriculturist, in Sta. Maria, led by Municipal Agriculturist Wendell Albasin.