Manila, Feb. 10 -- The Department of Agriculture (DA) has committed to provide continuing support assistance to farmers affected by the eruption of Mt. Kanlaon in Negros Island as production losses hit an estimated PHP913.026 million, data on Monday showed.

Based on the summary report released by the DA-NIR, since Dec. 9, 2024, losses in Negros Occidental reached PHP130.528 million, and PHP782.498 million in Negros Oriental, affecting a total of 4,066 farmers.

The displaced farmers are located in the cities of Bago, La Carlota and Canlaon and the municipality of La Castellana.

"Immediate input supply support assistance will be provided to the displaced farmers once they can go back to their farms," DA-NIR OIC-Regional Executive Officer...