PCIC Region V Awards Indemnity Checks to ARBs Affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Masbate

PCIC Region V awarded indemnity checks to Agrarian Reform Beneficiaries (ARBs) under the DAR-PCIC Agrarian Insurance Program (AIP) last February 11, 2014 at the Department of Agrarian Reform Provincial Office (DARPO) in Masbate. PCIC Insurance Underwriter Engr. Christopher Gloria and DARPO-Masbate representative Samuel Ongcal, Jr., Rudy Delgado and Rolando Panghulan were on hand in the continue reading : PCIC Region V Awards Indemnity Checks to ARBs Affected by Typhoon Yolanda in Masbate

After Haiyan (Yolanda), Philippines Expands Crop Insurance

By TERESA CEROJANO Article from: http://bigstory.ap.org/article/after-haiyan-philippines-expands-crop-insurance CALAMBA, Philippines (AP) — The aftermath of Typhoon Haiyan in the Philippines has added urgency to finding a solution to a longstanding problem: less than 10 percent of farmers have crop insurance, and while its advantages are widely understood, few can afford it. Raymundo dela Vina, an 81-year-old farmer continue reading : After Haiyan (Yolanda), Philippines Expands Crop Insurance

PCIC Distributes Indemnity Checks to Tropical Depression Agaton-Affected Farmers

PCIC Region XI distributed indemnity checks worth Php 7.5 Million to Sumitomo Fruits (SUMIFRU) Banana Farmers as partial payment for damages caused by Tropical Depression Agaton. The event coincided with the dialogue between DA Secretary Proceso J. Alcala and Banana Industry Stakeholders in Nabunturan, Compostela Valley on March 6, 2014. Present during the indemnity distribution continue reading : PCIC Distributes Indemnity Checks to Tropical Depression Agaton-Affected Farmers

Awarding of Indemnity Checks to Region VIII Farmer Beneficiaries Affected by Yolanda Typhoon

PCIC recently awarded indemnity checks in Tacloban City to several farmer beneficiaries affected by Typhoon Yolanda in the different localities in Region VIII. The amount of P1.411 million represented the partial indemnity payments distributed for damaged rice and high value crops and were awarded by the PCIC management. PCIC Director Epifanio Maniebo’s short message to continue reading : Awarding of Indemnity Checks to Region VIII Farmer Beneficiaries Affected by Yolanda Typhoon

PCIC Distributes Indemnity Checks to Bantayan Island Farmers

The PCIC Regional Office VII distributed indemnity checks to farmers and fisherfolk for damages caused by Typhoon Yolanda at the Municipal Social Hall, Bantayan Island, Cebu on February 19, 2014. The check distribution was attended by PCIC President Jovy Bernabe, Director Epiphanio Maniebo, Bantayan Mayor Ian Christopher Escario, Acting VP-CBAG Antonio Uy II, RM Cresencio continue reading : PCIC Distributes Indemnity Checks to Bantayan Island Farmers

PCIC RO II CONDUCTS ORIENTATION SEMINAR FOR LGU INSURANCE COORDINATORS

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation Regional Office II conducted an Orientation Seminar on PCIC Agricultural Insurance Programs for Local Government Units of Eastern Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) in Tuguegarao City on January 14, 2014.  The seminar was attended by 39 designated Insurance Coordinators from various municipalities of the Provinces of Ifugao, Kalinga and Apayao and continue reading : PCIC RO II CONDUCTS ORIENTATION SEMINAR FOR LGU INSURANCE COORDINATORS

Discussions begin on need for disaster-risk insurance in PHL

via http://www.businessmirror.com.ph/index.php/en/news/economy/26301-discussions-begin-on-need-for-disaster-risk-insurance-in-phl Discussions began on Tuesday on whether the Philippines would benefit from mandatory disaster-risk insurance for all local government units (LGUs) as an effective tool to improve the country’s resilience against disasters. Participants exchanged views at a high-level forum on strengthening disaster-risk insurance in the Philippines held at the Senate multipurpose hall and organized continue reading : Discussions begin on need for disaster-risk insurance in PHL

Disaster risk insurance forum held: Senators call for more crop, infra insurance

via http://business.inquirer.net/161055/disaster-risk-insurance-forum-held MANILA, Philippines—Senators on Tuesday called on the government to strengthen the implementation of disaster risk insurance systems, particularly coverage for the livelihood of poor Filipinos who live in known hazard areas. Senate President Franklin Drilon called for a stricter compliance with the policy that losses arising from disasters in the agriculture sector be continue reading : Disaster risk insurance forum held: Senators call for more crop, infra insurance

PCIC Assists U.P. Tacloban Students

As part of its Corporate Social Responsibility commitment, the PCIC hosted a lunch activity for Typhoon Yolanda-affected UP students on January 3, 2014. Participants include students from UP- Tacloban who are currently cross-registrants at UP Diliman and other UP students whose families were affected by the typhoon.  About 50 students attended the program at the continue reading : PCIC Assists U.P. Tacloban Students