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Super Typhoon Carina: Agricultural Devastation, Impact on
Prices, Government Response and Support
By Clarizel Joy Jamille Gomez - SERD / August 6, 2024 / Market Advisory
Discover the extensive damage Super Typhoon Carina caused to the Philippine agriculture, the economic impact, and
the government’s response with support from local and international partners, recovery initiatives, and price controls
to support a!ected communities.
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Super Typhoon Carina
On July 19, 2024, the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical, and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA) reported that a low-
pressure area in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) had intensified into Tropical Depression Carina, located 780 kilometers (km)
west of Virac, Catanduanes, with maximum winds of 45 kilometers per hour (kph) and gusts up to 55 kph. By July 23, 2024, Typhoon
Carina caused significant disruptions, including flight cancellations, suspended classes, flooding, landslides, and tra"c jams.
On July 24, 2024, PAGASA upgraded Carina to a super typhoon, with winds of 185 kph and gusts up to 230 kph, leading to over 100
flight cancellations at NAIA. PAGASA Administrator Nathaniel Servando also reported that La Mesa Dam had overflowed, prompting
flood alerts for Rizal, Quezon City, Valenzuela, and Malabon. The Metro Manila Council then declared a state of calamity in the National
Capital Region (NCR), allowing for calamity funds and a price freeze. After six days of devastation, PAGASA reported that Super Typhoon
Carina had exited PAR on July 25, 2024.
Toll of Super Typhoon Carina on Agriculture
The super typhoon caused significant destruction across various agricultural regions in the Philippines. According to the Department of
Agriculture (DA), the regions hit were the Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR), Ilocos, Central Luzon, CALABARZON, MIMAROPA, Bicol,
Western and Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN and Caraga.
On July 31, 2024, the Disaster Risk Reduction Management Operations Center (DRRM-OC) of the DA reported in Bulletin No. 14 on the
Combined E!ects of Southwest Monsoon and Typhoon Carina that the total agricultural damage caused by the super typhoon had reached
Php 3.04 billion. The damages were distributed as follows: 44.62% a!ecting irrigation systems, 26.86% impacting rice, 19.01% a!ecting
fisheries, and 9.50% involving corn, high-value crops (HVC), livestock, and poultry. The DA reported losses totaling 30,644 metric tons
(MT), impacting 93,156 farmers and fisherfolk across 56,839 hectares (Ha), of which 72.91% still have a chance of recovery.
The DRRM-OC report detailed the extent of the damage to specific crops and areas. Rice farms su!ered damage across 51,277 Ha, with
72.514% having a chance to recover, resulting in 16,710 MT of rice losses valued at Php 816.53 million. Corn fields saw 4,569 Ha
damaged, with 76.74% potentially recoverable, leading to losses of 7,635 MT valued at Php 153.53 million. High-Value Crops (HVC) were
also a!ected, with 1,016 Ha devastated and 76.18% having a chance to recover, causing 2,486 MT of HVC losses valued at Php 117.99
million. The HVC crops impacted included upland and lowland vegetables, spices, legumes, and fruits.
The fisheries sector was severely impacted, a!ecting 4,489 fisherfolks and resulting in losses totaling Php 577.73 million, which
included produce such as tilapia, carp, milkfish, shrimp, catfish, seaweeds, sea urchins, and crabs, fishing gears, stock facilities, payao,
motorized boats, dikes and gates. The livestock and poultry industry also su!ered, with 15,245 heads of chicken, swine, cattle, goat,
sheep, duck, and bu!alo a!ected, leading to losses valued at Php 17.09 million. Additionally, irrigation systems were damaged,
resulting in losses valued at Php 1.36 billion.
Impact of Super Typhoon Carina on Prices of Agricultural Products and Inflation
On July 25, 2024, Department of Trade and Industry (DTI) Secretary Fred Pascual announced a price freeze on essential goods in the
National Capital Region (NCR) following the Super Typhoon Carina state of calamity declaration. This price freeze aims to prevent price
hikes and will cover items like rice, corn, bread, vegetables, pork, beef, poultry, eggs, milk, co!ee, sugar, and salt. The DA also assured
that rice prices would stay stable due to good harvests and high import levels.
On July 26, 2024, the DA’s daily price monitoring data showed an increase in prices for some agricultural products compared to prices
recorded on July 25, 2024, following Super Typhoon Carina’s exit from the PAR. Commodities such as carrots, pechay Baguio, and
mango carabao saw price increases of Php 10 per kilogram (kg). The price of cabbage of the Wonder Ball variety increased by Php 15
per kg, while white onions rose by Php 20 per kg. Chili prices surged by Php 35 per kg, and the price of sardines (tamban) increased by
Php 70 per kg. Found in the table below are the daily prices and price di!erences of the abovementioned commodities.
Daily Price per Kilogram (Php)
Commodity Price Di!erence per Kg
July 25, 2024 July 26, 2024
Carrot 160 170 10
Pechay Baguio 70 80 10
Mango Carabao 150 160 10
Cabbage – Wonder Ball 70 85 15
White Onion 90 110 20
Chili 140 175 35
Sardines (Tamban) 100 170 70
On July 29, 2024, Ateneo de Manila University Economist Leonardo Lanzona and Rizal Commercial Banking Corporation (RCBC) Chief
Economist Michael Ricafort warned that Super Typhoon Carina could cause a temporary inflation spike, possibly exceeding the 2% to
4% target for 2024 due to agricultural damage and logistical issues. They recommended a price freeze on basic goods and lower rice
import tari!s to stabilize inflation. Increased government infrastructure spending and OFW remittances are expected to support
economic growth and mitigate the typhoon’s e!ects.
Government Response to Agricultural Impact of Typhoon Carina
In response to Super Typhoon Carina, the Department of Science and Technology (DOST) through PAG-ASA actively monitored the
situation, issuing warnings and updates on the typhoon’s track and potential impacts, including flooding risks near La Mesa Dam. In the
aftermath of the super typhoon, President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. directed immediate aid to a!ected areas, with Php 2.88 billion in pre-
positioned aid and nearly 4,500 personnel for search and rescue. Budget Secretary Amenah Pangandaman confirmed that frontline
agencies could use their Quick Response Fund (QRF) for disaster relief.
On July 26, 2024, Magsasaka Party-list nominee Robert Nazal called for urgent support for farmers a!ected by Super Typhoon Carina,
highlighting severe agricultural damage in MIMAROPA, Visayas, Zamboanga Peninsula, SOCCSKSARGEN, and Caraga. He urged swift
government action, including financial aid and crop insurance. Meanwhile, President Marcos addressed flooding issues in Bulacan,
directing the construction of additional water-impounding systems in Central Luzon due to overwhelmed flood control systems.
On July 31, 2024, the DA provided 64,404 bags of rice and 45,307 bags of corn seeds worth Php 301.72 million; 1,300 kg of vegetable
seeds, 63,124 seed packs, and 370 cans of vegetable seeds valued at Php 17.63 million. The DA’s BFAR also supplied fingerlings, fishing
gear, and related equipment. The ACPC launched the SURE loan program, o!ering up to Php 25,000 to a!ected individuals, repayable
over three years at zero percent interest.
Domestic and International Assistance
International and local e!orts provided vital aid to the Philippines amid the e!ects of the Super Typhoon Carina. On July 24, 2024, the
US, Australia, China, and Canada o!ered assistance, with the US supplying 700 emergency shelters in Maguindanao del Sur and the
Bangsamoro region. The Australian, Chinese, and Canadian ambassadors expressed support and readiness to assist. On July 31, 2024,
the UAE donated 80 tons of goods for a!ected families.
Locally, Lalamove launched an initiative in Baguio City on July 25, 2024, to aid over 80 farmers by purchasing unsold produce and
donating it to markets and communities. Supported by Mayor Benjamin Magalong, this e!ort aims to secure farmers’ earnings and
reduce waste, with plans to expand to Metro Manila.
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