Initial assessments show that many agricultural zones struck by Typhoon Kalmaegi (local name “Tino”) have suffered major losses. Although official figures specific to this storm are still being finalised, past data suggest a realistic scale: for example, a recent multiple‑typhoon event caused an estimated ₱3.53 billion in damages across rice, corn, high‑value crops, livestock and fisheries. ISP Platform+2PIDS+2.

Farmers and fisherfolk are among the hardest hit, with fields inundated, crops flattened, and harvests lost just days before maturity. Recovery will require seed distribution, replanting assistance, and repair of water‑irrigation systems.

The impact matters not just locally — food supply chains may feel the ripple effects, and inflation in staple goods could worsen if the damage is as deep as initial indicators suggest.