Farmers affected by agricultural losses in Negros Oriental received financial assistance through the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) during an indemnity cheque distribution held on September 18 at the ground floor of the Gov. Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum in Dumaguete City. The activity brought together affected farmers and representatives from the provincial and municipal governments, as well as agricultural and crop insurance officials, as part of efforts to help farmers recover from losses.
Indemnity Cheques Distributed in Dumaguete City
According to a post from the Provincial Government of Negros Oriental, PCIC distributed indemnity cheques to affected farmers during the September 18 activity in Dumaguete City.
The distribution provided beneficiaries with indemnity payments connected to agricultural losses covered by the crop insurance program. Crop insurance is intended to provide financial protection to farmers when insured agricultural production is affected by covered risks. The activity was held at the Gov. Mariano F. Perdices Memorial Coliseum, bringing the distribution closer to farmers from different parts of the province.
Provincial and Municipal Officials Attend the Activity
Several officials were present during the distribution, including Negros Oriental Governor Manuel “Chaco” L. Sagarbarria and Amlan Municipal Mayor Manuel Jose Sycip.
Also present were Provincial Agriculturist Emmanuel Caduya; Rene Ardeña, Chief of the Provincial Agriculture Office's CAD; Paulita C. Secuya, Regional Manager II of the PCIC; Junriel C. Aba, Technical Officer of the Provincial Crop Insurance Corporation; and Ben Venardo Cual, NOAFEC Focal Person. Their participation reflected the involvement of provincial, municipal, and agricultural agencies in the activity.
Helping Farmers Recover From Agricultural Losses
Agricultural losses can affect farmers' ability to continue production and meet the costs associated with their livelihood. Through crop insurance indemnity payments, qualified beneficiaries can receive financial support following covered agricultural losses. During the activity, Governor Sagarbarria encouraged the beneficiaries to inform other affected farmers about the PCIC offering so that more farmers in Negros Oriental who may qualify can learn about the available assistance. The message emphasized the importance of making information about agricultural insurance accessible to farmers who may need support after experiencing losses.
