Typhoon damage in Northern Luzon negligible – DA

The Department of Agriculture (DA) said on Tuesday Typhoon Dodong caused negligible damage to crops in the northern Philippines and the heavy rains it brought was a blessing to areas hit by a dry spell.

Agriculture Secretary Proceso Alcala said the typhoon affected 654 hectares planted to rice and corn in Cagayan Valley and estimate of the losses was P2.70 million.