PCIC VI Western Visayas

📣 𝐏𝐔𝐁𝐋𝐈𝐂 𝐒𝐄𝐑𝐕𝐈𝐂𝐄 𝐀𝐍𝐍𝐎𝐔𝐍𝐂𝐄𝐌𝐄𝐍𝐓 𝐇𝐀𝐋𝐈𝐍 𝐒𝐀 𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈

Isa ka malipayon kag madinalag-on nga Adlaw sang Labor sa tanan nga mga pilar sang aton ekonomiya—ang aton mga pinalangga nga mangunguma kag tanan nga mamumugon!

Sa pagsaulog sang Adlaw sang mga Mamumugon (Labor Day) bwas, Mayo 1, 2026, ginapahibalo ang tanan nga wala sang opisina sa sini nga adlaw base sa Proclamation No. 1006 s. 2025.
Magabalik ang regular nga operasyon sang opisina sa Mayo 4, 2026 (Lunes).

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐍𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐨𝐬 𝐎𝐜𝐜𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐡𝐭𝐬 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦𝐬 𝐚𝐭 𝐌𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐢𝐚 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬’ 𝐎𝐫𝐠𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐒𝐮𝐦𝐦𝐢𝐭

The PCIC Extension Office-Negros Occidental was invited to the Farmers’ Organization Summit held on April 16, 2026, at the Function Hall Complex Building Murcia, Negros Occidental. During the event, PEO Head Ariel Batuigas served as a resource speaker and introduced the PCIC Banner Programs to the participants. His presentation focused on the various insurance products and services available to the local farming community, ensuring that the participants present were well-informed on how to access crop insurance to protect their livelihoods against unexpected calamities.

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) remains committed to supporting the agricultural sector by providing insurance protection to farmers and fishers nationwide. Through the government's subsidized programs, farmers registered under the Registry System for Basic Sectors in Agriculture (RSBSA) can avail themselves of free insurance coverage. This initiative ensures that those in the registry are protected against financial losses caused by natural disasters, pests, and diseases, helping them recover quickly and sustain their farming operations.

𝐎𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝟗𝟎𝟎 𝐒𝐮𝐠𝐚𝐫𝐜𝐚𝐧𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐚𝐬𝐬𝐢 𝐂𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐫𝐞𝐝 𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐠𝐡 𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐌𝐚𝐬𝐬 𝐄𝐧𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐎𝐫𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐀𝐜𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐢𝐭𝐲

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC), in coordination with the Passi City Agriculture Office, conducted an orientation on High Value Crops specifically for sugarcane, alongside a mass enrollment activity held from April 14–16 and April 21–23, 2026. This initiative successfully insured 924 farmers covering a total land area of 1,037.97 hectares, with a Government Premium Subsidy (GPS) amounting to P2,123,440.60 under the RSBSA Program. The events took place across several clustered barangays in Passi City, including Cairojan, Bagacay, Quinagaringan Grande, Pangi, Aglalana, Agtambo, Dalicanan, Jaguimitan, Agtabo, Alimono, Mulapula, and Nueva Union.

The activity involved a dedicated team of insurance underwriters including Marivelle Palomo, Ryan Ballesteros, Rey Homerez, Jose Gamarcha, Alvin Galapin, Raffy Halamane, Ronel Betic, and Ivan Greiy Diono. They were supported by insurance processors Hussel Rey Hurtada, Rosalyn Abad, Aica Belicena, and Rubie Mea Gallaron, as well as insurance adjuster Khent RD Almendralejo and Passi City Agriculture Office PCIC Focal Norlie M. Villa. The insurance provides vital coverage against natural calamities, drought, accidental fire, and pests and diseases in the event of an epidemic.

During the event, Barangay Chairman Jimcel Balanueco of Aglalana, Passi City, expressed his gratitude, stating that the barangay council thanks the PCIC and the Passi City Agriculture Office for bringing these essential services directly to the local farmers. Furthermore, PCIC Focal Norlie Villa emphasized the importance of the program, highly encouraging sugarcane farmers to avail of this insurance for free under the RSBSA program to ensure protection against potential crop losses.

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞𝐬 𝐅𝐢𝐫𝐬𝐭-𝐄𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐂𝐨𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐮𝐭 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐂𝐚𝐮𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧

April 8, 2026, PCIC turned a milestone into a reality in Cauayan, Negros Occidental, Insurance Underwriter Dan Adriel Baldove delivered an indemnity check to Mr. Servando L. Chavez. This payment serves as compensation for his damaged coconut crops. Notably, this marks the first time a coconut farmer in Cauayan, Negros Occidental has received such a claim. The local agricultural technicians and the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) of Cauayan expressed their sincere gratitude to the PCIC for this historic support and for addressing the needs of the coconut sector.

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐕𝐈 𝐂𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐬 𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐡 𝐓𝐨𝐰𝐚𝐫𝐝 𝐌𝐨𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐚𝐭 𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐀𝐓𝐂𝐎𝐍 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔

PCIC Regional Office VI successfully convened its STRATCON 2026 at the Regional Office Conference Room, with sessions held between March 24 and April 8. This strategic gathering brought together Provincial Extension Offices from across the region to synchronize their efforts and align on future organizational goals. The resulting roadmap prioritizes a technology-driven transition, integrating "PABS" literacy, geo-tagging, and digital payment systems such as GCash and PalawanPay to ensure faster, more accurate service delivery for farmers.

Regional Manager II Eva Ulie Laud emphasized that these advancements and increased stakeholder engagement aim to build a resilient agricultural support system anchored in integrity, innovation, and excellent service delivery.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐯𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐢𝐚𝐥 𝐆𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐧𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐚𝐩𝐢𝐳 𝐌𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐄𝐱𝐩𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐂𝐫𝐨𝐩 𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫 𝐌𝐨𝐫𝐞 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫 𝐒𝐞𝐜𝐭𝐨𝐫

The Capiz provincial government is partnering with the PCIC Regional Office 6 to expand the Calamity Crop Insurance Project for 2026. During a meeting on March 23, 2026, officials discussed broadening coverage to include sugarcane, livestock, and fisheries under the Calamity Crop Insurance Program.

The proposed expansion follows a successful 2025 performance that insured 3,853 farmers and covered over ₱124M in assets. By adding high-value crops and aquaculture to the framework, the province aims to provide a stronger safety net for local producers against the impacts of climate change.

📢 𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐆𝐀 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐔𝐌𝐀 𝐊𝐀𝐆 𝐌𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐈𝐒𝐃𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐑𝐄𝐆𝐈𝐎𝐍 𝐕𝐈! 🌾🐟

Importante nga mahibalo-an ang husto nga tikang sa pagkuha sang Crop Insurance pagkatapos sang kalamidad para maseguro nga kamo makabaton sang nagakaigo nga bulig-pinansyal.

📢 𝐏𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐁𝐀𝐋𝐎

Ang PCIC Region VI kag ang mga Provincial Extension Offices sini mangin sarado sa Abril 9, 2026, bilang pagdumdom sang Araw ng Kagitingan (Day of Valor), nga isa ka regular holiday sa bilog nga pungsod base sa Proclamation No. 1006.

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐬 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐫𝐨𝐦 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐚𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧

The University of San Agustin presented a Certificate of Appreciation to the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Regional Office VI during the Corporate Thanksgiving Dinner held on March 31, 2026. Regional Manager II Eva Ulie D. Laud received the award on behalf of the corporation during the event, which was themed "A Gratuity Dinner Honoring Our Industry Partners," celebrated the collaboration between the academe and industry leaders. PCIC RO6 currently supports the university’s internship program by hosting four on-the-job trainees, with three students assigned to the Regional Office and one stationed at the Provincial Extension Office in Iloilo. This recognition highlights the corporation's role in providing a professional environment for students to apply their academic learning in the field of agricultural insurance.

𝐇𝐨𝐥𝐲 𝐖𝐞𝐞𝐤 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔 𝐎𝐟𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐞 𝐒𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐝𝐮𝐥𝐞

In observance of the Lenten season, please be advised of our adjusted operations for Holy Week 2026.

April 1 (Holy Wednesday): Work-from-home until 12:00 NN. (Operations suspended after 12:00 NN).

April 2 – April 5: Office Closed.

Regular office operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026. We wish everyone a peaceful and meaningful break.

𝐄𝐦𝐩𝐨𝐰𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐖𝐨𝐦𝐞𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐠𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞: 𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐑𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐕𝐈 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐬 𝐌𝐨𝐧𝐭𝐡-𝐋𝐨𝐧𝐠 𝐓𝐫𝐢𝐛𝐮𝐭𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐅𝐢𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐦𝐮𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭

Celebrating National Women’s Month with a focus on health and community, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Regional Office VI organized a series of engaging activities throughout March 2026. The festivities began on March 17 at the Iloilo City Esplanade, where personnel gathered for an afternoon fun walk along the scenic riverside. This activity transitioned into an energetic Zumba session, fostering a spirit of camaraderie and physical wellness among the staff while honoring the vital role of women in the agency and the agricultural sector.

This commitment to women's well-being continued on March 26, 2026, as PCIC Region VI personnel attended an insightful Zoom forum titled "Her Changing Seasons: Conversations on Perimenopause and Menopause to Support Women's Health and Well-Being." Organized by the University of the Philippines Visayas (UPV), the UP Gender and Development Program, and UGSAD The Regional Gender Resource Network of Western Visayas, the webinar provided essential knowledge on navigating different stages of women's health.

To formally conclude the month’s celebration, PCIC Region VI conducted a simultaneous appreciation activity on March 30 across its Regional Office and all Extension Offices. During this event, walk-in clients were greeted with commemorative tote bags and snacks as a gesture of gratitude for their continued partnership.

By integrating fitness advocacy with frontline service, the regional team successfully highlighted its commitment to both its employees and the farming and fishing communities of Western Visayas.

𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐭𝐞𝐤𝐭𝐚𝐝𝐨 𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐢𝐧𝐲𝐨 𝐩𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐛𝐮𝐝𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧! 👨‍🌾👩‍🌾

Siguraduhon nga may basehan ang inyo insurance claim kon may indi malikawan nga kalamidad. Indi pagkalimtan ang Mag-Palay Check, Mag-record sang hilikuton, kag Magtipon sang resibo sang inyo binhi, abono, kag iban pa.

PCIC - Kaagapay sang Magsasaka! 🌾✨