Dry spell’s end and political intramurals

Stephen D. Capillas 06/23/2016

Manila — The last few days of rains have brought some relief to Metro Cebu residents after four months of heat aggravated by the El Niño dry spell caused many faucets to go bone dry. April was…

Veggie output drops in scorched farmlands

Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/22/2016

Farmlands in Mantalongon, Dalaguete in southern Cebu, parched due to lack of rain since the start of the year, have started to crack. Some crops have withered, while the growth of others has been stunted. “Sa 30…

Council declares state of calamity in Cebu City

Jose Santino S. Bunachita 04/13/2016

The Cebu City Council declared a state of calamity on Wednesday after the prolonged drought destroyed P13.4 million worth of crops and affected the city’s water supply. The declaration stemmed from the recommendation of Councilor Dave Tumulak…

Insured farmers may file claim for cash indemnity

Izobelle T. Pulgo, Victor Anthony V. Silva 04/12/2016

Farmers, who are members of the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA), may file a claim for monetary indemnity for losses incurred due to the effects of El Niño. Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation  (PCIC) Regional…

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