Gov’t pilots rice crop insurance using satellite data

Rappler article link : https://www.rappler.com/philippines/govt-pilots-rice-crop-insurance-using-satellite-data/ LAGUNA, Philippines – The Philippine government is piloting a crop insurance program using satellite technology for 1,000 rice farmers in Camarines Sur and Isabela, in a bid to speed up claims and produce impartial assessments. Crop insurance helps farmers recover after a disaster. The use of satellite data can help eliminate continue reading : Gov’t pilots rice crop insurance using satellite data

Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services to help build farmers’ resilience

IRRI article link: https://www.irri.org/news-and-events/news/philippines-introduces-innovative-satellite-based-crop-insurance-and-agro?fbclid=IwY2xjawK3JxxleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFrNG9mdlJtb1BoQmNoaVhxAR5Dd84Uj0RfnT-zDvW214uP8gNuTrU4j-rinIJ6dmgoLcWOhnxRVcyadpSDAA_aem_u0zKpwLlHY0gZB_EpplVew The Philippines launched a pilot program combining satellite-based crop insurance and weather-informed agro-advisories to enhance climate resilience and risk management for Filipino rice farmers, with plans for nationwide scaling. Los Baños, Philippines (9 June 2025) – The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), Philippine Rice Research Institute (DA-PhilRice), Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical continue reading : Philippines introduces innovative satellite-based crop insurance and agro-advisory services to help build farmers’ resilience

RO 7 holds training on “pin-drop” method for better claims adjustment

Resource person Engr. Ernesto Chavez discusses the incorporation of “pin-dropping” technology in claims adjustment during a workshop on April 24, 2025 in Ubay, Bohol. RO 7 holds training on “pin-drop” method for better claims adjustment Expect more accurate and faster claims adjustment from Regional Office 7. RO 7 will have an improved claims adjustment process, continue reading : RO 7 holds training on “pin-drop” method for better claims adjustment

RO 7 orients partners on claims awareness, gives recognition at Cebu stakeholders meet

PCIC Regional Office 7 Manager Paulita Secuya delivers her welcome message during RO 7’s Annual Consultative Meeting and Awards/Recognition Ceremony for Service Partners on April 22, 2025. Claimants should file their crop insurance claims completely and accurately to avoid delays in processing. This was the reminder given by RO 7 during the Annual Consultative Meeting continue reading : RO 7 orients partners on claims awareness, gives recognition at Cebu stakeholders meet

𝐑𝐎 𝟗 holds farmer orientation, assists Sulu coconut farmers get coconut insurance

PCIC Regional Office 9 Insurance Underwriter Napoleon Barad Jr. orients coconut farmers on the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Plan (CFIDP) during the coconut insurance enrollment activity held on April 15, 2025 in Sulu province. The activity was made possible with help from PCA-BARMM. 𝐑𝐎 𝟗 holds farmer orientation, assists Sulu coconut farmers get coconut continue reading : 𝐑𝐎 𝟗 holds farmer orientation, assists Sulu coconut farmers get coconut insurance

RO 6 calls for greater inter-agency cooperation, presents PCIC products in Sagip Saka implementation workshop

PCIC Regional Office 6 (RO 6) Manager Eva Ulie Laud presents PCIC products during the Sagip Saka implementation workshop held on April 11, 2025. (Photo courtesy of RO 6) It is important for different agencies to cooperate and coordinate in the implementation of Republic Act no. 11321 or the Sagip Saka Act, and the Philippine continue reading : RO 6 calls for greater inter-agency cooperation, presents PCIC products in Sagip Saka implementation workshop

PCIC pushes inclusive, climate-smart crop insurance

MAKATI, Philippines — The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation reaffirmed its commitment to protecting farmers through inclusive and innovative insurance programs, as PCIC President JB Jovy Bernabe outlined strategies for agricultural resilience during the 2025 Sustainable Agriculture Forum held on April 30 at the Raffles and Fairmont Makati.  The forum was organized by the European Chamber continue reading : PCIC pushes inclusive, climate-smart crop insurance

RO 11, PEOs bring services closer to farmers with farmer orientations and mass application

PEO-Mati staff members Junrey Cartagena (left) and Edwin Gracia (2nd from left) pose with farmers from Barangay Cabasagan, Boston, Davao Oriental. PCIC Regional Office 11 and its Extension Offices conducted a series of farmer orientations and accepted applications for insurance in events held throughout the region in March 2025.  It began with an orientation in continue reading : RO 11, PEOs bring services closer to farmers with farmer orientations and mass application