By Ric Obedencio | 04:19 AM May 21, 2024
The Bohol Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction Management Council has endorsed to the Sangguniang Panlalawigan, which is set to hold its regular session today, to place the entire province under the state of calamity.
This is prompted following the prolonged El Nino phenomenon that resulted to a total damage of P420,843,454.31 of agricultural products based on the report of the provincial agricultural office.
The Capitol source said that Gov. Aris Aumentado thru provincial administrator Aster Caberte gave the go-signal for an immediate emergency meeting of the council to tackle the enduring drought.
The biggest damage incurred is in crops with a total of P419,652,670.51. This includes rice with 92.42% in damage; corn, P4%; High value crops, 1.42%; and cassava, 2.09%, based on the 36 of 48 towns report.
On livestock, the total damage is pegged at P433,294.00 based on the reports of seven towns.
The fishery sector incurred a total damage of P756,900.00 from nine (9) towns reports. This includes tilapia fish, 98.15% and Bangus, 1.85%. (rvo)
