IMPENDING EL NIÑO Davao farmers advised to avail of farm insurance

By MAYA M. PADILLO

Farmers in Davao City are advised to enrol their crops with the Philippine Crops Insurance Corporation (PCIC) for free insurance coverage amid El Niño threat.

The Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA)- El Niño Southern Oscillation

(ENSO) projected that neutral conditions are expected to continue until June-July-August (JJA) 2023 season; however, an in-

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creased likelihood of a transition to El Niño in July-August-September (JAS) 2023 season and may persist until 2024.

The PCIC provides insurance protection to farmers against losses arising from natural calamities, plant diseases and pest infestations of palay and corn