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
DA cites PCIC as top performing attached corporation
PCIC President JB Jovy Bernabe (2nd from right) accepts the Top 1 performer award from Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel (2nd from left) during the DA’s 1st Performance Appreciation System awarding ceremony held in Quezon City on April 25, 2025. Also in photo are DA Usec. and Chief of Staff Alvin John Balagbag (left) and continue reading : DA cites PCIC as top performing attached corporation
Insurance Commission, PCIC Sign MOU to Strengthen Agricultural Insurance
MAKATI CITY, Philippines — March 20, 2025 — The Insurance Commission and the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation signed a Memorandum of Understanding on Wednesday to foster cooperation in enhancing regulatory frameworks and improving the delivery of insurance services to the agricultural sector. The ceremonial signing, held during the IC’s 76th anniversary, formalized a strategic partnership between continue reading : Insurance Commission, PCIC Sign MOU to Strengthen Agricultural Insurance
PCIC joins the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Summit
The management of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), led by President JB Jovy C. Bernabe, attended the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair (BPSF) Summit at the Philippine International Convention Center on August 19-21, 2024. The event was held to celebrate the successful conduct of 21 serbisyo fairs all over the country and to further demonstrate continue reading : PCIC joins the Bagong Pilipinas Serbisyo Fair Summit
DA Secretary Tiu Laurel receives PCIC President Bernabe in courtesy call
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. warmly received Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) officials led by President Jovy C. Bernabe during a courtesy call cum briefing on the status of the agency on Friday, 24 May 2024. The meeting occurred a few days after President Marcos ordered the transfer of PCIC from the continue reading : DA Secretary Tiu Laurel receives PCIC President Bernabe in courtesy call
DA to regain control of crop insurance function
By: Jordeene B. Lagare – @inquirerdotnet DA to regain control of crop insurance function
DA Secretary Tiu Laurel receives PCIC President Bernabe in courtesy call
Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel, Jr. warmly received Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) officials led by President Jovy C. Bernabe during a courtesy call cum briefing on the status of the agency on Friday, 24 May 2024. The meeting occurred a few days after President Marcos ordered the transfer of PCIC from the continue reading : DA Secretary Tiu Laurel receives PCIC President Bernabe in courtesy call
PCIC recognized by President Marcos for dividend contribution
The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) remitted dividends equivalent to 100% of its income in 2023 to the National Government, an action that gained recognition from President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. and the Department of Finance (DOF). PCIC President Atty Jovy C. Bernabe received the Certificate of Recognition personally from President Marcos during the GOCC continue reading : PCIC recognized by President Marcos for dividend contribution
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