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Mt. Kanlaon eruption leads to P32.34 million in agricultural damages

The Mt. Kanlaon eruption on Negros Island has caused significant damage to the agriculture sector, totaling PHP 32.34 million. The Department of Agriculture reports that rice, corn, high-value crops, and livestock have suffered losses, impacting 780 farmers and resulting in the destruction of 832 metric tons of local produce. Efforts are underway to support affected farmers and rehabilitate the damaged farmlands.

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