Insured farmers in five South Cotabato towns, namely Tantangan, Norala, Lake Sebu, and Surallah received checks for losses to their farms in a four-day caravan conducted by PCIC Regional Office 11. The payments were made from January 8 to 11, 2024, after their standing crops amd livestock were hit by flood, pests, and diseases. RO continue reading : RO 11 pays over ₱4.3 Million in farm losses to 960 farmers in South Cotabato
Zamboanga del Sur lauds PCIC for assistance to livestock sector
Zamboanga del Sur has recognized PCIC Regional Office 9’s assistance and contribution to the province’s livestock sector at the height of the African Swine Fever epidemic in the province. Provincial Veterinarian Dr. Anita Jangad-Chua (center) awarded a Plaque of Appreciation to the agency, which was received by PCIC RO 9 Officer-in-Charge Virgie Baroy (second from continue reading : Zamboanga del Sur lauds PCIC for assistance to livestock sector
Pilar, Sorsogon farmers receive indemnity
Regional Office 5 handed out almost ₱70,000 to nine farmers on January 3, 2024, at the Office of Municipal Agriculturist in Pilar town, province of Sorsogon. The farmers were given indemnity after their rice crops were damaged by heavy rains brought about by the shear line. PCIC Insurance Underwriter Rese Macasinag led the distribution. Lending continue reading : Pilar, Sorsogon farmers receive indemnity
DA-PRDP recognizes RO 5 for insurance coverage of PRDP farm enterprises
Department of Agriculture–Philippine Rural Development Project (DA-PRDP) representatives Darwin Diaz and John Jeric Balanes (third and second from right, respectively) handed a plaque to PCIC Regional Office 5 (RO 5) Officer-in-Charge Janice Obias (right) on December 21, 2023, for providing the “Crop Insurance Program (CIP) Intervention of High Impact.” Also present during the award presentation continue reading : DA-PRDP recognizes RO 5 for insurance coverage of PRDP farm enterprises
DILG Region 5 commends PCIC RO 5 for contribution to peace and development
The regional office of the Department of the Interior and Local Government (DILG) in Bicol has recognized the PCIC RO 5 for its contribution to the Retooled Community Support Program (RCSP). RCSP is a DILG-led government program that addresses community identified issues on governance and development as a way to promote progress and peace. PCIC continue reading : DILG Region 5 commends PCIC RO 5 for contribution to peace and development
Equal treatment for all stressed in RO 5 GAD seminar
Participants listen intently to CHR’s Nelia Almonte (inset) emphasized her point during the GAD seminar PCIC Regional Office 5 officers and staff attended an in-house seminar on various aspects of gender and development in December last year. The seminar aimed to deepen understanding why respecting the rights of women and children is everyone’s obligation; provide continue reading : Equal treatment for all stressed in RO 5 GAD seminar
Fisheries law enforcers, volunteers insured under new Bantay-Dagat Insurance Program
PCIC and the Department of Agriculture’s Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources (DA-BFAR) have entered into a partnership project that would provide insurance protection to law enforcement agents and volunteers that guard the country’s fisheries and aquatic resources. Called the Bantay-Dagat Insurance Program (BDIP), the partnership initiative was launched recently during BFAR’s observance of the continue reading : Fisheries law enforcers, volunteers insured under new Bantay-Dagat Insurance Program
PCIC, IRRI, & PhilRice ink landmark agreement boosting rice insurance
PCIC has signed a memorandum of agreement (MOA) with the Philippine Rice Research Institute (PhilRice) and the International Rice Research Institute (IRRI) for the development of an innovative rice insurance product that would add to the current array of insurance products available to farmers and enable faster payment for farmer losses. The collaboration aims to continue reading : PCIC, IRRI, & PhilRice ink landmark agreement boosting rice insurance
PCIC opens new extension office in Negros Occidental
To make services more accessible to Negros Occidental farmers and fisherfolk, the PCIC transferred its extension office in Bacolod City. From its previous location along San Juan St., it is now located at the corner of Galo and Locsin Streets, at the heart of Bacolod City. Aside from being more accessible, PCIC offices are now continue reading : PCIC opens new extension office in Negros Occidental
PCIC cited for disbursing 100% of 2023 coconut fund allocation
State insurer Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) received a commendation for turning in a 100% fund disbursement rate in 2023 among agencies implementing the Coconut Farmers and Industry Development Program (CFIDP). This singular feat was acknowledged by the CFIDP Program Management that issued a Certificate of Commendation to the Corporation on October 2, 2023 during continue reading : PCIC cited for disbursing 100% of 2023 coconut fund allocation