PCIC Regional Office II

05/10/2026

𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐈𝐆𝐈𝐓 ₱𝟑 𝐌𝐈𝐋𝐘𝐎𝐍𝐆 𝐁𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐃-𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐋𝐀, 𝐈𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐀𝐌𝐀𝐇𝐀𝐆𝐈 𝐒𝐀 𝟑𝟒𝟏 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐀𝐃𝐀𝐍𝐀𝐍, 𝐈𝐒𝐀𝐁𝐄𝐋𝐀

Kabuuang ₱3,076,987.48 milyon na bayad-pinsala ang ipinamahagi sa 341 magsasaka sa bayan ng Angadanan, Isabela, bilang kabayaran sa mga pananim na naapektuhan ng kalamidad.

Pinangunahan ng Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation–Regional Office No. 02 (PCIC-RO2) ang pamamahagi ng indemnity sa mga kwalipikadong magsasaka na nagtamo ng pinsala sa kanilang mga pananim.

Malaking tulong ang natanggap na kabayaran sa mga benepisyaryo upang maibsan ang epekto ng pagkalugi at matustusan ang kanilang mga pangangailangan para sa pagpapatuloy ng pagsasaka.

Kabilang sa mga maaaring paglaanan ng indemnity ang pagbili ng mga kinakailangang farm inputs at paghahanda para sa susunod na panahon ng pagtatanim.

Sa kabila ng pinsalang dulot ng kalamidad, inaasahang makatutulong ang ipinamahaging bayad-pinsala upang makabangon ang mga magsasaka at maipagpatuloy ang kanilang kabuhayan.

Patuloy namang isinasagawa ng PCIC-RO2 ang pagbabayad ng indemnity sa mga magsasakang kwalipikado sa crop insurance program matapos mapinsala ang kanilang mga pananim.

05/10/2026

𝐏𝐀𝐆-𝐀𝐒𝐀 𝐌𝐔𝐋𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐁𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐀: 𝟐𝟏𝟓 𝐌𝐀𝐆𝐒𝐀𝐒𝐀𝐊𝐀 𝐒𝐀 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍, 𝐍𝐀𝐆𝐓𝐔𝐍𝐆𝐎 𝐒𝐀 𝐓𝐀𝐍𝐆𝐆𝐀𝐏𝐀𝐍

Hindi maitago ang ngiti sa labi ng mga tunay na bayani ng ating bayan—ang mga magsasakang sa kabila ng sunod-sunod na hamon ay patuloy na kumakapit sa lupa, binhi, at pag-asang muling aanihin ang bunga ng kanilang paghihirap.

Sa bawat butil ng binhing kanilang itinatanim ay kalakip ang pag-asa. Sa bawat pag-aararo at pagtatanim, dala nila ang tibay ng loob upang harapin ang mga unos at sakunang maaaring sumubok sa kanilang kabuhayan.

Sa pagkakataong ito, muling nagbunga ang kanilang pag-asa.

Aabot sa ₱2,046,609.09 ang kabuuang indemnity o kabayaran na ipinamahagi sa 215 magsasaka na nagtungo sa tanggapan ng Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation–Regional Office No. 02 (PCIC-RO2) matapos maapektuhan ng matinding tagtuyot ang kanilang mga pananim nitong mga nakaraang buwan.

Nagmula ang mga benepisyaryo sa limang bayan at isang lungsod sa lalawigan ng Cagayan—Alcala, Amulung, Enrile, Peñablanca, Solana, at Tuguegarao City.

Para sa mga magsasaka, hindi lamang pera ang kanilang natanggap. Isa itong panibagong sandata upang muling makapagsimula, makapaghanda para sa susunod na taniman, at maipagpatuloy ang kabuhayang ilang ulit nang sinubok ng kalamidad.

Kabilang sa mga tumanggap si Gng. Leonita Lacambra, 69-anyos na residente ng Cabbo, Peñablanca, Cagayan, na nakatanggap ng kabayaran para sa isang ektaryang taniman ng mais na napinsala ng matinding tagtuyot.

Matapos matanggap ang kaniyang indemnity, hindi maitago ni Lacambra ang kaniyang pasasalamat.

Para sa isang magsasakang tulad niya, malaking tulong ang halagang natanggap upang makabangon mula sa pagkalugi at muling maibalik ang sigla ng kaniyang sakahan.

Sa kabila ng init ng araw, bagsik ng kalamidad, at pangamba sa bawat pagtatanim, nananatili ang kanilang paninindigan: ang magsaka, magtiyaga, at muling magsimula.

Sapagkat para sa mga magsasaka, ang bawat binhing itinatanim ay hindi lamang simula ng isang pananim—ito ay binhi rin ng pag-asa.

At sa araw ng pagtanggap, muli itong namunga.

02/10/2026

01/10/2026

01/10/2026

𝟑𝟑𝟗 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐞𝐫𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐒𝐭𝐨. 𝐍𝐢ñ𝐨 𝐂𝐚𝐠𝐚𝐲𝐚𝐧 𝐆𝐞𝐭 ₱𝟐.𝟑𝟕 𝐌𝐢𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐧 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐧𝐢𝐭𝐲 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 𝐀𝐟𝐭𝐞𝐫 𝐅𝐚𝐫𝐦 𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬𝐞𝐬

A total of ₱2,369,505.51 in indemnity payments was released to 339 farmers in this agricultural town on September 30, providing compensation for farm losses and helping beneficiaries rebuild their livelihoods.

The assistance came at a critical time for farming families whose income and daily needs depend largely on the productivity of their fields.

For farmers, losing a crop means more than losing a harvest. It can also mean losing money already spent on seeds, fertilizer, labor and other farm inputs, while leaving families uncertain about how to finance the next planting season.

The indemnity payments provide the affected farmers with indemnity payment as they recover from their losses and prepare to resume their agricultural activities.

The distribution to the 339 beneficiaries brought the total assistance to more than ₱2.3 million, providing an important boost to the local farming community.

Agricultural losses can have consequences that extend beyond individual farms. When farmers struggle to recover, their ability to purchase inputs, plant the next crop and maintain household income may also be affected. Timely indemnity payment can help ease some of these pressures and enable farmers to continue working their land.

For the beneficiaries in Sto. Niño, the distribution offered an opportunity to move forward after experiencing agricultural losses. The funds may help them replenish farm inputs, settle immediate expenses and prepare their fields for the next production cycle.

Additionally, the activity also highlights the importance of agricultural insurance and other risk-management mechanisms in protecting farmers from events that can disrupt production and threaten household livelihoods.

While the payment cannot erase the losses already experienced, it can provide farmers with resources to begin the recovery process.
In farming communities such as Sto. Niño, where agriculture remains closely tied to household income and local economic activity, helping farmers recover from losses is also an investment in the community's capacity to continue producing food and sustaining rural livelihoods.

For the 339 farmer-beneficiaries, the ₱2.37-million indemnity payment represents more than financial assistance. It is support that can help them return to their fields, prepare for another planting season and continue the work that sustains their families.

01/10/2026

₱𝟏.𝟕𝟕-𝐌 𝐏𝐂𝐈𝐂-𝐑𝐎𝟐 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐄𝐌𝐍𝐈𝐓𝐘 𝐑𝐄𝐋𝐄𝐀𝐒𝐄𝐒 𝐓𝐎 𝟐𝟓𝟑 𝐂𝐀𝐆𝐀𝐘𝐀𝐍 𝐅𝐀𝐑𝐌𝐄𝐑𝐒

A total of 253 farmers in Tuao and Piat, Cagayan received a combined ₱1,772,231.65 in indemnity payments from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation -Regional Office No. 02 (PCIC-RO2) on September 29, providing much-needed financial assistance to farmers affected by covered agricultural losses.

In Tuao, 64 farmers received a total of ₱502,858.73, while 189 farmers in Piat received ₱1,269,372.92 in indemnity payments.

The distributions are intended to help insured farmers recover from losses sustained in their agricultural activities and provide them with financial support for the continuation of their livelihood.

The PCIC’s crop insurance program serves as a financial safety net for farmers, helping cushion the impact of crop losses caused by risks covered under their insurance policies.

For the beneficiaries in Tuao and Piat, the release of the indemnity payments provides an opportunity to recover from losses and regain their footing for the next cropping cycle.

The said activity underscores the importance of agricultural insurance in protecting the livelihood of farmers, whose income remains highly vulnerable to crop damage and other risks beyond their control.

PCIC-RO2 continues to provide crop insurance protection and indemnity assistance to eligible farmers in the Cagayan Valley region as part of efforts to strengthen the resilience of the agricultural sector.

23/09/2026

PCIC UPDATES || PCIC, Sanchez Mira forge partnership to enhance Agricultural Insurance Programs

The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Regional Office No. 2 and the Local Government Unit of Sanchez Mira, Cagayan signed a Memorandum of Agreement on September 23, 2026 to strengthen the implementation of agricultural insurance programs in the municipality.

The agreement was signed by RO2 Manager Mario G. Lumibao and Mayor Abraham B. Bagasin. The partnership aims to enhance the implementation of agricultural insurance programs through stronger coordination between PCIC and the LGU in beneficiary identification, information dissemination, enrollment, and claims assistance, ensuring that more farmers, fisherfolk, and farmworkers gain access to insurance protection.

Moreover, the Local Government Unit of Sanchez Mira will subsidize the insurance premium for PCIC's Agricultural Producers Protection Plan (AP3), subject to the availability of funds. Through this initiative, eligible farmworkers will gain access to insurance coverage that provides financial assistance in cases of accidents, permanent disability, dismemberment, or loss of life. The program aims to strengthen social protection for agricultural workers and help mitigate the financial burden on their families during unforeseen circumstances.
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Mayor Abe Bagasin

21/09/2026

IN PHOTOS || PCIC CONDUCTS GROUND TRUTHING IN CAGAYAN AND ISABELA

To further improve services for farmers, the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Regional Management Group led by Senior Vice President Segundo H. Guerrero Jr., together with Engr. George Michael D. Soriano, Technical Assistant conducted ground truthing activities in selected areas of Cagayan and Isabela. The activity was supported by RO2 Manager Mario G. Lumibao and Insurance Adjuster Edmund G. Tiu.

Region 2 was chosen as the pilot area for this initiative which aims to help PCIC assess crop damage more quickly and accurately, making the processing of insurance claims faster and more efficient for affected farmers.

In Cagayan, the team visited the municipalities of Amulung, Solana, Sto. Niño and Tuguegarao City. Meanwhile, in Isabela, ground truthing activities were carried out in San Pablo, Cabagan and Sto. Tomas.

During the visits, PCIC personnel went directly to farms to validate field conditions and verify reports on crop damage. The team also utilized technologies such as the DOST-SINAG Virtual Hub and Google Earth Engine to support monitoring and assessment efforts in affected areas.

Through this project, PCIC hopes to make insurance claim processing faster and more responsive ensuring that farmers who experience losses due to drought, typhoons, floods and other agricultural risks can receive their indemnity payment sooner when they need them most.

18/09/2026

IN PHOTOS || ECHAGUE, ISABELA—The Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) Regional Office No. 2 conducted a courtesy call with the Local Chief Executive of the Municipality of Echague, Isabela, Hon. Faustino “Inno” Dy V, to discuss matters concerning the continued coordination and collaboration between the PCIC and the Local Government Unit (LGU) in delivering crop insurance services and assistance to farmers in the municipality.

As part of the activity, PCIC RO2 also conducted an indemnity check release for farmer-beneficiaries who incurred losses due to drought and other agricultural risks. The assistance aims to provide timely financial support to insured farmers as they recover from losses and sustain their agricultural activities.

The activity was also attended by the Municipal Agricultural Staff of Echague, led by Municipal Agriculturist Engr. Anthony Jordan M. Justo, whose continued coordination and support remain vital in facilitating the delivery of crop insurance services to farmers in the municipality.