House OKs stronger crop insurance bill for farmers, fisherfolk – Dy

MANILA, Philippines — The House of Representatives approved, on third and final reading on Wednesday, a bill that seeks to strengthen the Philippine Crop Insurance Corp. (PCIC) so it can broaden its coverage of qualified farmers and fisherfolk against losses from natural calamities; fortuitous events; plant, livestock, and fish diseases; and pest infestations. HB 10365passed with