Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation

21/09/2026

From GMA News:

DA: P104M insurance claims paid to farmers hit by storms, Habagat

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday said the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has paid P104.1 million in insurance claims to thousands of farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and recent tropical cyclones.

In a statement, the DA said the insurance payouts went to 10,596 farmers and fisherfolk in eight regions affected by successive weather disturbances from August 1 to September 13, including tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay, Neneng, and Pilandok, as well as the enhanced Habagat.

“We need to assure PCIC clients that their insurance claims will be immediately settled. Insurance must provide support when farmers and fisherfolk need it most, so they can recover and return to productive activity without unnecessary delay,” PCIC president Jovy Bernabe said.

The Department of Agriculture (DA) on Saturday said the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) has paid P104.1 million in insurance claims to thousands of farmers and fisherfolk affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon (Habagat) and recent tropical cyclones.

21/09/2026

Mula sa Department of Agriculture - Philippines:

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐨

Nagbayad ang Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) ng P104.1 milyon para sa insurance claim ng 10,596 na mga magsasaka at mangingisdang naapektuhan ng malakas na Southwest Monsoon o Habagat at tatlong nagdaang bagyo, habang kumikilos ang pamahalaan upang matulungan ang mga prodyuser na mabilis na makabangon at maipagpatuloy ang kanilang mga gawaing pang-agrikultura.

Sakop ng bayad ang walong rehiyong tinamaan ng magkakasunod na sama ng panahon mula Agosto 1 hanggang Setyembre 13, kabilang ang mga Bagyong Luis, Maymay, Neneng at Pilandok, gayundin ang Habagat.

“Kailangan nating maibigay ang bayad sa insurance sa ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda sa lalong madaling panahon. Kailangan nila ang pera upang muling makabangon, makabawi sa mga pinsala at makabalik sa produksyon. Mahalagang makabangon agad ang mga ito hindi lamang para sa kanilang kita kundi para rin sa seguridad sa pagkain ng ating bansa,” ani Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐛𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐝 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟏𝟎𝟒 𝐦𝐢𝐥𝐲𝐨𝐧 𝐬𝐚 𝐢𝐧𝐬𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐜𝐥𝐚𝐢𝐦 𝐧𝐠 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚 𝐚𝐭 𝐦𝐚𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐢𝐬𝐝𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐦𝐚𝐚𝐧 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐨

Nagbayad ang Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) ng P104.1 milyon para sa insurance claim ng 10,596 na mga magsasaka at mangingisdang naapektuhan ng malakas na Southwest Monsoon o Habagat at tatlong nagdaang bagyo, habang kumikilos ang pamahalaan upang matulungan ang mga prodyuser na mabilis na makabangon at maipagpatuloy ang kanilang mga gawaing pang-agrikultura.

Sakop ng bayad ang walong rehiyong tinamaan ng magkakasunod na sama ng panahon mula Agosto 1 hanggang Setyembre 13, kabilang ang mga Bagyong Luis, Maymay, Neneng at Pilandok, gayundin ang Habagat.

“Kailangan nating maibigay ang bayad sa insurance sa ating mga magsasaka at mangingisda sa lalong madaling panahon. Kailangan nila ang pera upang muling makabangon, makabawi sa mga pinsala at makabalik sa produksyon. Mahalagang makabangon agad ang mga ito hindi lamang para sa kanilang kita kundi para rin sa seguridad sa pagkain ng ating bansa,” ani Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr.Tiu Laurel.

Basahin ang buong ulat sa comment section at DA website: https://www.da.gov.ph/pcic-pays-p104-million-to-storm-hit-farmers-fisherfolk/

18/09/2026

PCIC joins CSC’s Lingkod Bayani Run 2026

PCIC employees participated in the Civil Service Commission’s Lingkod Bayani Run 2026 held simultaneously in various locations nationwide on September 13, 2026. The event was organized as part of the celebration of the 126th Philippine Civil Service Anniversary.

The nationwide fun run brought together public sector employees, their families, and the general public in an activity promoting camaraderie, wellness, and public service.

The CSC emphasized that beyond being a recreational activity, the Lingkod Bayani Run serves as a platform for fostering stronger connections among government workers, promoting employee well-being, and reinforcing the spirit of service that unites the Filipino public sector.

Proceeds from the fun run will benefit the CSC’s Pamanang Lingkod Bayani Program which provides assistance to the families of government employees who died in the line of duty.

09/09/2026

From GMA News:

PCIC earmarks P187-M insurance payouts for farmers hit by Habagat, cyclones

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has allocated P187 million for payments to insured farmers affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng.

The payouts will cover losses recorded from August 1 to 26, 2026 across eight regions, with 24,987 farmers to benefit.

“We have issued strict instructions to our regional staff to continue extending their assistance to the affected farmers and speed up the processing of their damage claims," said PCIC President Jovy Bernabe in a statement.

Read the full report: https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/money/economy/1001345/pcic-earmarks-p187-m-insurance-payouts-for-farmers-hit-by-habagat-cyclones/story/?fbclid=IwY2xjawUN_GtwZG9mAWV4dG4DYWVtAjExAGJyaWQRMTJNdUpzZGF5bVFuajRRQnBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeCZDrA6Z8W4k7sPugJ3BrGQpsLabdGJ8Ysg4X7FSltoxqWkQsQbEBz3p9xd0_aem_BxA8VjzSFFr3rt4-xYYi6Q

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) has allocated P187 million for payments to insured farmers affected by the enhanced Southwest Monsoon or Habagat, and tropical cyclones Luis, Maymay and Neneng.

04/09/2026

RO IX highlights agricultural insurance in BSP’s financial literacy caravan

Agricultural insurance plays a vital role in protecting the livelihoods of farmers and fisherfolk against losses caused by natural calamities, pests, and diseases.

PCIC Regional Office IX emphasized this during the Economic and Financial Learning Program for the Agriculture Sector of the Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas (BSP) held in Zamboanga City.

“Agricultural insurance is not an expense – it is a safety net that enables our farmers and fisherfolk to recover, replant, and rebuild after a disaster strikes,” RO IX Marketing Chief Isagani Templanza said.

Templanza presented PCIC’s insurance products and discussed the risks covered under each product. He also explained the premium subsidy scheme which makes agricultural insurance more accessible to smallholder farmers and fisherfolk.

He also guided the participants through the claims process, from reporting a loss and submitting the required documents to receiving indemnity payments. He shared examples demonstrating how complete documentation can help facilitate the timely processing and settlement of claims.

BSP representatives commended RO IX for helping the participants better understand the agricultural insurance products and services available to them.

RO IX also maintained an information desk during the post-program account onboarding session where participants received information on PCIC’s insurance programs and application procedures.

24/08/2026

DA Secretary Tiu Laurel distributes PCIC indemnity checks to Iloilo farmers

Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. distributed indemnity payments to farmers whose crops were damaged by drought, pests, and diseases during his visit to Dumangas, Iloilo.

PCIC Regional Office VI released indemnity checks amounting to more than ₱300,000 to 58 farmer-beneficiaries, providing financial assistance to help them recover from crop losses and prepare for the next planting season.

The distribution coincided with the inauguration of the National Food Authority’s modernized postharvest facility in Dumangas and formed part of the ₱168.3 Million worth of agricultural and fisheries interventions provided by the DA Regional Field Office VI, PCIC, Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources, National Dairy Authority, and Philippine Center for Postharvest Development and Mechanization.

Other assistance distributed during the activity included hybrid seeds, fertilizers, farm machinery, hauling trucks, delivery vehicles, boats, materials for oyster culture projects, and 114 dairy goats. These interventions aim to improve agricultural and fisheries production, strengthen rural livelihoods, and enhance the resilience of farmers and fisherfolk in Iloilo.

Present during the activity were PCIC RO VI officers and staff led by Regional Manager Eva Ulie D. Laud.

17/08/2026

Mula sa Department of Agriculture - Philippines:

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟑𝟔𝐌 𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐨

Naghahanda ang Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) ng P36 milyon na insurance payout para sa 5,005 magsasaka na ang mga insured na sakahan ay napinsala ng mga Bagyong Luis at Maymay, gayundin ng habagat, mula Agosto 1 hanggang 11.

Sa kanyang inisyal na ulat kay Agriculture Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr., sinabi ni PCIC President Jovy Bernabe na inatasan na ng state crop insurer ang mga regional office nito na magsagawa ng validation sa mga pinsala at pabilisin ang pagproseso ng mga claim.

Batay sa paunang pagtataya, umabot sa P35.67 milyon ang insured damage sa anim na rehiyon. Pinakamaraming magsasaka ang naapektuhan sa Region III na may 1,836, sinundan ng Region I na may 1,218 at Region IV-B na may 836.

𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂 𝐧𝐚𝐠𝐡𝐚𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝟑𝟔𝐌 𝐚𝐲𝐮𝐝𝐚 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐚 𝐬𝐚 𝐦𝐠𝐚 𝐦𝐚𝐠𝐬𝐚𝐬𝐚𝐤𝐚𝐧𝐠 𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐚𝐧𝐭𝐚 𝐧𝐠 𝐛𝐚𝐠𝐲𝐨

Naghahanda ang Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) ng P36 milyon na insurance payout para sa 5,005 magsasaka na ang mga insured na sakahan ay napinsala ng mga Bagyong Luis at Maymay, gayundin ng habagat, mula Agosto 1 hanggang 11.

Sa kanyang inisyal na ulat kay Agriculture Secretary Francisco "Kiko" Tiu Laurel Jr., sinabi ni PCIC President Jovy Bernabe na inatasan na ng state crop insurer ang mga regional office nito na magsagawa ng validation sa mga pinsala at pabilisin ang pagproseso ng mga claim.

Batay sa paunang pagtataya, umabot sa P35.67 milyon ang insured damage sa anim na rehiyon. Pinakamaraming magsasaka ang naapektuhan sa Region III na may 1,836, sinundan ng Region I na may 1,218 at Region IV-B na may 836.

Basahin ang buong ulat sa comment section at DA website: https://www.da.gov.ph/pcic-readies-p36m-payouts-for-storm-hit-farmers/



File photo: PCIC

01/08/2026

PCIC participates in GOCCs’ Service Caravan

The PCIC participated in the GOCCs’ Service Caravan held on June 29 to 30, 2026 at SM CDO Downtown Premier, bringing agricultural insurance services closer to farmers, fisherfolk, and the general public. Organized by the Department of Finance, the caravan brought together GOCCs in one venue to provide accessible and convenient government services.

At its service booth, PCIC provided information, consultations, and on-site registration assistance for its crop and livestock insurance programs, helping raise awareness of agricultural insurance as a risk management measure available to farmers and fisherfolk against losses caused by natural calamities, pests, diseases, and other agricultural hazards.

During the opening program, PCIC Acting Board Chairperson Romeo Salting emphasized the value of inter-agency collaboration in bringing government services closer to the public.

“PCIC is proud to be part of this GOCCs’ Service Caravan. Bringing government services closer to the people is exactly what this initiative is all about. PCIC’s mission is to protect those who feed the nation, and working alongside fellow GOCCs and partner agencies reminds us that we do our best work not alone, but together,” Salting said.

The caravan reaffirmed PCIC’s commitment to delivering accessible, responsive, and inclusive services while supporting the resilience and sustainability of the country’s agriculture

28/07/2026

President Marcos highlights importance of agricultural insurance during 2026 SONA

President Ferdinand R. Marcos Jr. underscored the importance of agricultural insurance and PCIC’s role in protecting farmers and fisherfolk during his fifth State of the Nation Address (SONA) on July 27, 2026.

President Marcos said:

“Gayumpaman, ang insurance ay nagsisilbing mabisang panangga laban sa pagkalugi dala ng pagkawala o pagkasira sa hindi inaasahang pangyayari.

Sa nakalipas na apat na taon, natulungan ang sektor upang mabawi ang halaga ng pinsala sa hanapbuhay, na umabot sa labing-siyam na bilyong pisong halaga ng kabayaran.

Ang crop insurance ngayon ay hindi limitado sa mga pananim. Kasama sa saklaw nito ang mga alagang hayop, palaisdaan, mga gamit at pasilidad, pati sasakyan na pang-agrikultura. Mayroon ding life insurance para sa mismong magsasaka at mangingisda.

Papalawigin pa ng Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation at DA ang kaalaman ng mga magsasaka at mangingisda tungkol sa crop insurance.”

*Video from ANC’s coverage of the 2026 SONA*

25/07/2026

PCIC RO II joins crop insurance program caravan

PCIC Regional Office II participated in the Crop Insurance Program Caravan organized by the Forest Management Bureau in Tuguegarao City.

The caravan aimed to directly engage local farmers and forestry stakeholders, raise awareness of agricultural insurance products, facilitate on-site insurance applications, and strengthen community resilience against risks brought about by climate change and other uncertainties.

RO II Marketing staff Rosetom Molina presented an overview of PCIC’s agricultural insurance products. He also discussed the importance of agricultural insurance as a risk management tool, emphasizing how coverage can protect farmers from financial losses caused by natural calamities, pests, diseases, and other unforeseen events.

Following the program, RO II facilitated on-site crop insurance applications for participating farmers and members of people’s organizations