The Provincial Government of Pampanga has announced staggering agricultural losses exceeding P222 million in the wake of the devastating Super Typhoon 'Uwan'. The massive financial hit to the province's vital farming and fishing sectors was confirmed by the Office of the Provincial Agriculturist (OPA) in a report released on Friday, November 14, 2025.
Major Crop Damage Across Pampanga Towns
Rice crops suffered a devastating blow, with damages valued at P48,631,475.11. This destruction has severely impacted 956 farmers across twelve towns and one city. The municipalities affected include Lubao, Arayat, Guagua, Magalang, Sta. Rita, Candaba, Mexico, Mabalacat City, Apalit, Floridablanca, Sta. Ana, and Porac.
The town of Apalit experienced the most severe financial damage to its rice production, recording losses of P30,902,723.60. Candaba followed as the second hardest-hit area, with rice losses amounting to P11,860,300.40.
High-Value Crops and Staples Also Decimated
Beyond rice, the typhoon's fury extended to other critical agricultural products. High-value crops sustained P8,201,662.41 in damages, affecting 195 farmers in Lubao, Arayat, Guagua, Magalang, Mabalacat City, Minalin, and Floridablanca.
Arayat reported the most significant damage for high-value crops, losing an estimated P3,967,295.84. Furthermore, essential staples like corn and cassava were not spared, with losses totaling P4,704,716.48. Arayat was again the most affected municipality in this category, bearing P3,619,273.44 of the total losses.
Fisheries Sector Absorbs Heaviest Financial Blow
The most substantial financial impact was felt by the fisheries sector, which incurred a colossal P160,562,113.83 in damages. The coastal communities were disproportionately affected.
The town of Masantol suffered the most, with fisheries damage valued at a staggering P89,685,784. It was followed by Sasmuan, which lost P37,104,200, and Macabebe, with P33,772,130 in damages.
In total, the OPA confirmed that the widespread destruction to rice, high-value crops, corn, cassava, and fisheries has directly impacted the livelihoods of 1,834 farmers and fisherfolk throughout Pampanga, marking a severe blow to the local agricultural economy.
