P128M in agricultural losses recorded in Kalinga; Pinukpuk and Tabuk most affected

Tabuk City, Kalinga – The agricultural sector of Kalinga suffered severe impacts from the onslaught of Super Typhoon Uwan last week, with damages reaching over P128 million, according to consolidated initial reports from concerned offices.

Data from the Provincial Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (PDRRMC) as of 5:00 p.m. on November 17, 2025, showed that farms, livestock resources, and agricultural infrastructure across the province sustained extensive destruction.

According to the report, crop losses were estimated at P42,102,280.48. Among the affected crops were rice, corn, vegetables, bananas, high-value crops, and various fruit-bearing trees, which were destroyed by heavy rains, overflowing rivers, landslides, and strong winds brought by the typhoon.

Of the total crop losses, Tabuk City recorded the highest at P12,327,257.74, followed by Pinukpuk with P6,958,664.46; Balbalan with P6,958,664.46; Tanudan with P3,712,631.50; Lubuagan with P1,957,780.01; Rizal with P1,757,893; Tinglayan with P955,200; and Pasil with P309,990.

Meanwhile, damages to livestock and poultry amounted to P14,384,958.70. Tabuk City also posted the highest losses at P8,916,170, followed by Pasil with P2,320,413.67; Tanudan with P1,203,070; Balbalan with P786,175; Pinukpuk with P489,300; Lubuagan with P318,330; Rizal with P192,500; and Tinglayan with P159,000.

Damages to irrigation systems, greenhouses, production areas, and other agricultural infrastructure reached P72,440,005.

In total, the initial cost of agricultural damage in the province stands at P128,927,244.18. Officials expect the figure to increase as assessments from isolated barangays continue.

The province remains under a state of calamity, and relief operations for affected communities are ongoing.

According to the Kalinga Provincial Information Office, a total of 13,695 families, or 58,137 individuals, have been affected province-wide as of November 17.