Typhoon Uwan-affected farmers in San Juan, La Union receive indemnity checks from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation in coordination with the local government unit. (Photo courtesy of La Union Provincial Government)

CALASIAO, Pangasinan — Forty-five farmers from San Juan, La Union who were affected by Typhoon Uwan last year received insurance payouts from the Philippine Crop Insurance Corporation (PCIC).

The distribution of checks on Thursday (June 18) was led by Mayor Mariquita Ortega, together with personnel from the Municipal Agriculture Office (MAO) and representatives from the PCIC.

A total of P349,422 was released to beneficiaries whose claims had been validated by the MAO.

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