Farmers in the Philippines seek government compensation after typhoon damage

Farmers in the Philippines are demanding compensation from the government after recent typhoons severely damaged their crops. They visited the Department of Agriculture in Quezon City to request financial aid of P25,000 to help them prepare for the next planting season. The farmers highlighted the impact of consecutive climate disasters, including El Niño and multiple typhoons, on their livelihoods. One farmer reported that only 20 percent of her rice crops survived after recent storms. While the Department of Agriculture has stated it is ready to assist, some farmers claim they have not received any aid and have had to purchase seeds themselves.