Farmers, fishers to get PCIC insurance planIN RESPONSE to calls to address the effects of climate change, the Cebu Provincial Government enrolled farmers and fisherfolk in the province in an insurance program. In cooperation with the Capitol, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) developed a comprehensive package for farmers and fisherfolk who are the most continue reading : Farmers, fishers to get PCIC insurance plan

Crop insurance head inspects flood-ravaged areasTHE Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has started validating the crop damages claims in some farms in Leyte due to floods that hit the province last week. PCIC Regional Manager Crescencio Deligero personally inspected Monday the affected areas, especially the towns of Palo and Alang-Alang. Have something to report? Tell continue reading : Crop insurance head inspects flood-ravaged areas

Farmers urged to insure cropsTHE regional office of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) will embark on a massive education and information campaign this year to encourage more farmers to insure their crops. Cresencio Deligero, PCIC regional manager, said that there is a low number of farmers who have enlisted with their office despite farms continue reading : Farmers urged to insure crops

Towns benefit from government programsTHE 13 Iloilo towns surrounding the Jalaur river basin in the province of Iloilo will benefit with the convergence program of three government agencies. The agencies will ensure the rehabilitation of natural resources and ensure food security and livelihood in the towns to help alleviate rural poverty. Have something to report? continue reading : Towns benefit from government programs

Editorial: Wanted – IntegrityTHE National Disaster Coordinating Council in its Situation Report on the rainfall that has been battering eight regions in Visayas and Mindanao reported that as of 12 p.m. of January 5, 321 families with 1,587 members in Davao Region, 1,236 families with 6,205 members in Caraga Region, 1,047 families with 5,107 members continue reading : Editorial: Wanted – Integrity

Government bank sets aside P500M loan portfolio for DavaoTHE state-run Land Bank of the Philippines (LBP) has alloted P500 million for Davao region, prioritizing in particular small and medium business, an LBP official said. LBP has set aside a total of P50 billion for its nationwide credit program next year, targeting cooperatives, small and medium continue reading : Government bank sets aside P500M loan portfolio for Davao