PCIC sees more farmers, fishers covered by insurance

MANILA, Philippines — The Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) expects to increase the number of insured farmers and fisherfolk following a record-high budget allocation this year. Under the 2026 General Appropriations Act, the PCIC was allocated P6.5 billion, a 45-percent jump from P4.5 billion last year. READ: Another promise for farmers, fisherfolk The budget boost,