Manila, Oct. 7 -- Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. on Tuesday urged Congress to increase by nearly half the coverage of the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC) to 4.2 million agricultural workers from the current 2.3 million farmers.
In a statement, the agri chief emphasized that the move will strengthen efforts to achieve food security and resilience by providing local farmers with a "safety net" against rising production costs and unpredictable weather patterns.
"Crop insurance isn't just a financial product - it's a critical lifeline. When typhoons, droughts, or pest outbreaks hit, insured farmers can recover faster and get back to planting," he said.
"Without it, many are left in debt or forced to abandon far...
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