MANILA, Nov. 19 -- Coconut farms in the Bicol Region recorded the most damage during the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan (international name Fung-wong), the Department of Agriculture in Bicol (DA-5) said Wednesday.

DA Bicol Regional Executive Director Rodel Tornilla said initial data on agricultural damage in the six provinces of Bicol reached PHP3.70 billion.

Among the produce, coconut suffered the most damage with 128,761 hectares of coconut plantations owned by 125,679 farmers affected.

More than 3,398 hectares were completely damaged, reaching PHP1.18 billion.

Abaca came in second, with 54,205 hectares damaged, owned by 23,807 abacaleros, estimated at PHP1.03 billion. Abacaleros are workers or artisans who process abaca fiber.

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