PAGASA

DEKAD NO. 18 21 – 30 JUNE 2025

Philippine Agri-Weather Forecast

During the forecast period, the country will be affected by southwest monsoon, Intertropical Convergence Zone (ITCZ), low pressure area (LPA), easterlies and localized thunderstorms.
During early days of the dekad, the ITCZ will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Mindanao, Visayas, and Palawan. After this, the southwest monsoon is expected to resurge, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Metro Manila, Pangasinan, Zambales, Bataan, Cavite, Batangas, Occidental Mindoro, and Palawan while Davao Region and SOCCSKSARGEN will be affected by ITCZ. The same weather conditions will likely continue progress over CALABARZON and BARMM while the LPA will bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over Pangasinan, Zambales and Bataan. Towards the end of the dekad, the southwest monsoon will continue to affect western sections of Central Luzon, Southern Luzon and Visayas, bringing cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies, with rainshowers or thunderstorms likely in the afternoon or evening.
During the early days of the dekad, winds coming from the southwest to southeast will prevail over the Visayas and Mindanao while Luzon will have southwest to west. After this, southwest to southeast wind will blow over Luzon while the rest of the country will experience winds coming from southwest to south. For the remaining days of the forecast period, the country will have winds coming from southwest.

During the forecast period, the entire country will experience slight to moderate sea conditions.

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: INACTIVE (Updated: 04 June 2025)

ENSO-neutral conditions currently prevail over the tropical Pacific, and most climate models suggest that these conditions are likely to persist through the August–September October 2025 season.

https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-advisories

Farm Advisories

Temporarily suspend pesticide application during rainy or windy weather to avoid chemical drift and ensure the effectiveness of treatments. Resume spraying only when conditions are calm and dry. Use of farm machinery should also be postponed in muddy or flooded fields to prevent accidents, equipment damage, and soil compaction. To protect harvested produce, store them in waterproof containers or elevated, well-ventilated areas to avoid spoilage caused by excess moisture. Farmers are further urged to regularly inspect and secure farm structures—such as trellises, greenhouses, and irrigation systems—to withstand strong winds and heavy rains. For personal safety, all farm workers are encouraged to wear appropriate waterproof clothing and footwear to help prevent illness and injury during field activities in wet conditions.

ACTUAL SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION (June 11 – 20, 2025)
WET	MOIST	DRY
Ilocos Region, Basco, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Bataan, Bulacan, Tarlac, Zambales, Quezon, Mindoro Provinces, Northern Palawan, Albay, Catanduanes, Western Visayas, Siquijor, Negros Oriental, Eastern Visayas, Zamboanga del Norte, Northern Mindanao, Davao del Norte, Surigao del Sur, and BARMM	Itbayat, Calayan, Nueva Ecija, Rizal, Laguna, Cavite, Rest of Palawan Romblon, Camarines Norte, Masbate, Sorsogon, rest of Central Visayas, Southern Leyte, Zamboanga del Sur, Davao del Sur, and Surigao del Norte	Rest of the country

FARM ADVISORIES / UPDATES

* Philippines accelerates coconut planting to regain global lead

Author: DA Press Office | 19 June 2025

The Philippines is rapidly scaling up its coconut replanting efforts in a bold attempt—envisioned by President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.—to reclaim its historic position as the world’s top coconut producer (Ph is the top coconut exporter, however it is the #2 coconut producer) a title lost to Indonesia nearly 30 years ago.
The Philippine Coconut Authority (PCA), whose policymaking board is chaired by Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr., is now targeting the planting of 50 million coconut trees in 2026 alone—a dramatic increase from the original goal of 25 million.
This aggressive planting strategy is part of a five-year program launched in 2023 to plant 100 million coconut trees by 2028. So far, more than 8.5 million trees have already been planted in 2024, with at least 15 million more targeted for planting before the end of the year.
“The initial target for next year was 25 million trees, but on the orders of President Marcos, we are doubling our efforts. Our new goal for 2026 is to plant 50 million new coconut trees,” said Secretary Tiu Laurel. “The president has allocated additional funds for this, and we will involve coconut farming communities to fast-track the production of planting materials.”
The PCA’s revised strategy significantly front-loads the replanting effort while also aiming to boost the productivity of the country’s 340 million existing coconut trees through the fertilization program. Many of these are aging or “senile,” yielding only 40 nuts annually—just a third of their optimal output.
This massive replanting drive comes amid rising global demand for coconut oil, driven in part by the European Union’s decision to classify palm oil as environmentally unsustainable due to high indirect land-use change. The EU plans to phase out palm oil imports by 2030 unless its land-use classification is revised, opening new opportunities for coconut-producing countries like the Philippines. Meanwhile, global coconut oil prices are also rising due to lower copra output and surging demand for fresh coconuts as a healthful juice option.
In 2024, Indonesia produced 17.13 million metric tons of coconuts, compared to the Philippines’ 14.77 million. Much of the Philippines’ decline stems from the devastation of Typhoon Yolanda in 2013, which wiped out an estimated 10 million coconut trees. Reviving the sector is now both an economic and strategic imperative.
With a P1.8 billion budget for the fertilization program approved by President Marcos for next year, the PCA aims to boost yields from existing trees to increase farmers’ income. “The goal is to raise yields to at least 60 coconuts per tree annually through fertilization with agricultural grade salt (AGSF) while we wait for the new coconut trees to mature,” said Tiu Laurel.
Part of the budget for 2026 will be used to procure AGSF from local producers—a move aligned with a new law to revitalize the Philippine salt industry. The PCA will also distribute corn and coffee planting materials to coconut farmers for intercropping to help diversify and increase their income.

With global agriculture shifting toward sustainability, the Philippines is planting not just coconut trees, but the seeds of a long-awaited resurgence of the coconut industry. ### (DA-PCA photo)

HIRAP bunutin ang punla? Baka kulang sa alaga 'yan!

Mga dapat tandaan sa paggawa ng punlaan:

Gumawa ng punlaan na may kabuuang sukat na 400m²

Gamitin ang 1m na lapad ng kamang punlaan at naka-angat ng nasa 3-5cm

Lagyan ng organikong pataba at pantayin ang kama

Magsabog ng sapat at pantay-pantay na dami ng binhi

Panatilihing may tubig ang punlaan pagkatapos tumubo ang punla

Ilipat-tanim ang 18–21 araw na punla

Huwag putulin ang dahon ng punla bago ito ilipat-tanim

PROTEKTAHAN ang palayan sa banta ng peste sa parating na 3rd quarter

Magtanim ng barayting may resistensya sa pesteng karaniwang umaatake sa lugar.

Magtanim nang sabay-sabay kasama ang mga kapit-bukid upang makaiwas sa matinding pinsala ng mga peste.

Iwasang sobrahan ang abono para di maakit ang peste. Mag split application lalo na ang patabang urea.

Iwasan ang laging babad sa tubig na palayan para hindi maging angkop sa pagdami ng peste at sakit.

Linisin ang pilapil at regular na bisitahin ang palayan.

Kung grabe ang pesteng umatake dati, araruhin muna ang palayan pagkatapos mag-ani para mawala ang pinamamahayan at pagkain ng mga peste.

Sources:
* https://www.da.gov.ph/philippines-accelerates-coconut-planting-to-regain-global-lead/
** https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1142908244538866&set=a.222821126547587
*** https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1140368531459504&set=pcb.1140368611459496

Regional Agrometeorological Situation and Prognosis

Region 1 Ilocos Region Region 2 Cagayan Valley CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region) Region 3 Central Luzon NCR (National Capital Region) Region 4A CALABARZON Region 4B MIMAROPA Region 5 Bicol Region Region 6 Western Visayas Region 7 Central Visayas Region 8 Eastern Visayas Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula Region 10 Northern Mindanao Region 11 Davao Region Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN Region 13 CARAGA BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Region 1 Ilocos Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

5 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 - 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation continues. Transplanting of rice is being done. Most rice crops are in vegetative stage, while harvesting of matured rice and corn is still underway. Drying of corn is also underway. Growing of lettuce, mung bean, okra, garlic, onion, patola, pechay, carrot, squash, ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, ginger, malunggay, kangkong, mustard, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, upo, peanut, papaya, avocado, banana, coconut, coffee, guava, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, calamansi, mango, mulberry, pineapple, star apple, watermelon, and tobacco is underway. Harvesting of garlic, peanut, okra, onion, onion leeks, pechay, camote tops, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, talinum, taro, tomato, chili pepper, long pepper, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lettuce, malunggay, saluyot, mung bean, mustard, patola, ampalaya, upo, chayote, cassava, ubi, cotton, avocado, banana, watermelon, star apple, papaya, coconut, calamansi, mango, guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, guyabano, santol, duhat, sineguelas, mulberry, pineapple, and tobacco is being performed. Drying of tobacco is being done in some areas. Plowing, harrowing, and leveling of fields are ongoing to prepare the land for planting. Irrigation systems are being checked and maintained to ensure efficient water flow. Scheduling of water application is based on crop needs and weather conditions. Grazing is managed to utilize crop residues and improve soil fertility, while weeding is conducted to minimize competition and support healthy crop growth.

Region 2 Cagayan Valley

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn is still being carried out. Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Some corn are still in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of eggplant, ginger, long chili, ampalaya, cassava, malunggay, mung bean, kangkong, cabbage, chayote, chili pepper, cowpea, mustard, squash, okra, onion, peanut, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, taro, winged bean, condol, tomato, sweet pepper, soybean, banana, guava, avocado, coconut, coffee, cacao, dragon fruit, papaya, guyabano, calamansi, jackfruit, and tamarind is being carried out. Harvesting of corn, mung bean, malunggay, lemongrass, onion leeks, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, Baguio beans, sweet potato, cassava, kangkong, pechay, camote tops, spinach, string bean, taro, eggplant, winged bean, watermelon, banana, coconut, coffee, mango, papaya, tamarind, mushroom, and calamansi. Plowing, harrowing, and leveling are done to prepare a uniform seedbed. Bunds and dikes are built or maintained in paddy fields for water control. Weeds, rocks, and debris are cleared to improve planting conditions. Raised or flat seedbeds are prepared as needed. Compost or basal fertilizers are applied to boost soil fertility. Fields are regularly monitored for early pest and disease detection, with control measures using biological methods, pesticides, or IPM.

CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

14 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation is still ongoing, with transplanting underway. Rice crops are in the vegetative stage, while corn crops remain in the reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of lettuce, celery, radish, broccoli, Baguio beans, chayote, onion leeks, potato, squash, pechay Baguio, pechay, cucumber, yacon, carrot, kinchay, cauliflower, beets, snow peas, cabbage, ginger, taro, strawberry, banana, mango, papaya, jackfruit, lemon, honeydew, longan, avocado, orange, cacao, and coffee continues. Harvesting activities are ongoing for radish, broccoli, cauliflower, Baguio beans, carrot, cabbage, snow peas, cucumber, strawberry, banana, papaya, mango, orange, lemon, watermelon, honeydew, and calamansi. Field operations such as plowing, harrowing, bund and dike construction, fertilizer application, regular weeding, and pest and disease monitoring are being actively conducted. Fresh produce is regularly delivered to trading posts and urban markets for distribution.

Region 3 Central Luzon

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 300

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

Bataan and Zambales: 4 – 8; Rest: 1 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice and corn are still ongoing. Rice areas are in vegetative, reproductive, and ripening stages. Harvesting of rice is taking place. Corn are in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of celery, cowpea, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, ginger, long pepper, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, broccoli, cauliflower, okra, onion, patani, patola, peanut, bok choy, pechay, potato, calamansi, ampalaya, Baguio beans, cabbage, beets, carrot, cassava, chayote, kinchay, lettuce, onion leeks, dragon fruit, turnip, watermelon, jackfruit, melon, pomelo, rambutan, cacao, coconut, honeydew, lemon, longan, orange, papaya, avocado, banana, abaca, coffee, mango, and guava continues. Harvesting of string bean, okra, squash, ampalaya, tomato, patola, pechay, eggplant, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, lettuce, long pepper, bok choy, radish, sweet pepper, sweet potato, ubi, kangkong, malunggay, mustard, alugbati, spinach, taro, watermelon, banana, papaya, mango, guyabano, watermelon, dragon fruit, turnip, tamarind, coconut, and calamansi is being done. Pest and disease monitoring and management are actively being implemented. Harvest equipment and grain storage structures are undergoing regular maintenance. Land preparation activities such as plowing, harrowing, and leveling are ongoing, along with the strengthening of bunds to ensure efficient water retention. Application of organic matter or basal fertilizer is taking place. Proper water management practices are observed to support crop growth. Equipment inspection and repair, as well as storage preparation, are also being carried out to ensure smooth post-harvest operations.

NCR (National Capital Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Urban gardening activities continue with the cultivation of banana, papaya, mango, guava, jackfruit, dragon fruit, aratilis, avocado, star apple, coconut, ampalaya, patola, camote tops, bok choy, eggplant, kangkong, pechay, lettuce, mustard, mung bean, okra, squash, sweet potato, talinum, tomato, spinach, winged bean, turnip, pandan, lemongrass, malunggay, chili pepper, long pepper, oregano, basil, mint, and mushroom. Harvesting of banana, papaya, avocado, turnip, star apple, aratilis, jackfruit, mango, coconut, guyabano, alugbati, ampalaya, bok choy, camote tops, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, mustard, okra, oregano, patola, spinach, squash, talinum, tomato, upo, lettuce, pechay, chili, tarragon, chives, radish, basil, and calamansi. Maintenance activities include the clearing of container beds, rooftop plots, vertical gardens, and community garden spaces, plowing or tilling of soil patches, installation of rainwater harvesting systems to maximize water collection during the rainy season. Regular weeding of garden beds and pots is conducted, alongside seed saving from matured crops for future planting. Composting of plant residues and kitchen scraps for soil enrichment is also being done. Repair and upkeep of urban farming structures such as trellises, shade nets, and rooftop beds are also ongoing.

Region 4A CALABARZON

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 - 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 - 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation is ongoing. Sowing of rice continues. Rice are in vegetative stage. Corn are in vegetative and reproductive stages. Growing of ampalaya, cassava, chili pepper, broccoli, carrot, chayote, bok choy, eggplant, fern leaves, lettuce, long chili, malunggay, mushroom, mung bean, mustard, okra, peanut, pechay, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, kamansi, taro, talinum, tomato, upo, winged bean, cucumber, cabbage, kangkong, radish, cotton, watermelon, calamansi, avocado, banana, cashew, coconut, cacao, coffee, pineapple, rambutan, pomelo, star apple, tamarind, dragon fruit, guava, jackfruit, kamias, lanzones, papaya, chico, star fruit, mango, and pineapple is being done. Harvesting of broccoli, carrot, lettuce, pechay, tomato, radish, chayote, upo, ampalaya, bok choy, kamansi, chili pepper, long pepper, camote tops, eggplant, malunggay, mustard, sweet potato, okra, patola, cabbage, squash, string bean, winged bean, dragon fruit, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, turnip, papaya, guyabano, mango, jackfruit, sineguelas, duhat, honeydew, pineapple, cotton, dragon fruit, parsley, beetroot, melon, santol, snap beans, water melon and calamansi. Plowing, harrowing, leveling of the soil, and weeding are ongoing. Application of organic matter or basal fertilizers continues, along with pest and disease monitoring and management. Delivery of produce to the market is also taking place. Drying and milling of rice and corn is ongoing.

Region 4B MIMAROPA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

5 – 9

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

25 - 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation are underway. Planting of rice is underway. Rice are in vegetative stage. Corn is in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of chili pepper, mushroom, garlic, kangkong, ampalaya, arrowroot, patola, pechay, malunggay, okra, onion, squash, batao, cadios, cassava, sweet potato, tomato, upo, Baguio beans, bok choy, broccoli, cabbage, carrot, ginger, lettuce, potato, sweet pepper, taro, papaya, pomelo, mango, mangosteen, santol, star apple, guava, pineapple, banana, coconut, dalandan, lanzones, dragon fruit, calamansi, cashew, coffee, cacao, and tamarind is taking place. Harvesting of cucumber, radish, chili pepper, mushroom, eggplant, kangkong, ampalaya, arrowroot, patola, pechay, malunggay, okra, squash, batao, cadios, cassava, sweet potato, tomato, upo, banana, mango, papaya, guyabano, honeydew, jackfruit, avocado, coffee, dragon fruit, papaya, pomelo, mangosteen, pineapple, coconut, dalandan, calamansi,and tamarind is being being done. Drying and milling of rice is being done. Copra making continues. Plowing, harrowing, and leveling of fields continues. Pest and disease monitoring and control is underway.

Region 5 Bicol Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 - 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

24 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation continues. Rice are in vegetative stage. Some rice are in ripening stage. Corn are still in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of kangkong, pandan, lemongrass, onion leeks, malunggay, okra, patola, pechay, lettuce, cucumber, squash, sweet potato, ampalaya, snap bean, cadios, cassava, chili, garlic, sweet pepper, taro, ginger, tomato, upo, ampalaya, Baguio beans, bok choy, cassava, chayote, potato, sweet pepper, tobacco, abaca, calamansi, mango, dragon fruit, coconut, pili nut, mangosteen, guava, papaya, jackfruit, pineapple, star apple, banana, dalandan, and cacao is being done. Harvesting of squash, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, pandan, lemongrass, kangkong, chayote, cucumber, ginger, mustard, mung bean, chili pepper, pechay, snap bean, upo, cassava, okra, malunggay, spinach, camote tops, lettuce, sweet pea, ampalaya, bok choy, kamansi, long pepper, eggplant, patola, cabbage, string bean, winged bean, taro, abaca, papaya, pili nut, coffee, cacao, guyabano, melon, jackfruit, catmon fruit, watermelon, rambutan, pomelo, santol, star apple, mango, jackfruit, calamansi, avocado, dragon fruit, calamansi, and tamarind is taking place. Pest and disease monitoring and management are ongoing, including the removal of dead, diseased, or overcrowded branches to improve airflow and enhance fruiting. Mulching with dry leaves or rice straw is being done to retain soil moisture. Post-harvest activities such as sorting and grading by size and quality, packing in well-ventilated baskets or crates, and transporting to local markets or processing centers are also underway.

Region 6 Western Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 - 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

25 - 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation for rice continues. Sowing of rice is in progress. Transplanting of rice is also ongoing. Rice are in vegetative stage. Some rice are still in reproductive and ripening stage. Corn are also in reproductive and ripening stages. Rambutan is in flowering stage. Planting of sugarcane is in progress. Growing of mung bean, tomato, pechay, squash, sweet potato, upo, cassava, peanut, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, bokchoy, habichuelas, ampalaya, sugarcane, chili pepper, mushroom, garlic, arrowroot, patola, malunggay, okra, onion, cashew, avocado, pomelo, dragon fruit, lanzones, sugarcane, soybean, banana, papaya, coffee, coconut, guava, jackfruit, mango, mangosteen, tamarind, rambutan, santol, star apple, rambutan, and calamansi is ongoing. Harvesting of cabbage, habichuelas, ampalaya, pechay, eggplant, tomato, green onion, pepper, okra, sweet potato, alugbati, cassava, pandan, mung bean, squash, spinach, string bean, taro, lettuce, cabbage, kangkong, lemongrass, mango, sugarcane, orange, pineapple, watermelon, papaya, melon, avocado, banana, coconut, jackfruit, dragon fruit, cashew, cacao, and calamansi. Harvesting and milling of sugarcane continue. In some areas, cultivating of sugarcane is being carried out. Land clearing, plowing, and weeding are ongoing, along with continuous crop growth monitoring. Fertilizer application, herbicide application, pest and disease management, water management, and seed soaking are currently underway. Deweeding in sugarcane farm areas is being done. Regular cleaning, servicing, and repair of farm machinery is ongoing. Crop monitoring is also ongoing.

Region 7 Central Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

25 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation continues. Sowing of rice is being done. Some rice are in vegetative stage. Corn are in reproductive and ripening stages. Harvesting of corn continues. Growing of alugbati, ampalaya, cadios, cassava, chili pepper, kangkong, lettuce, lemongrass, malunggay, okra, onion, pandan, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, patola, garlic, sweet pepper, long pepper, potato, mung bean, pechay, winged bean, bok choy, rambutan, guava, cashew, tamarind, avocado, banana, cacao, coffee, peanut, coconut, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, lanzones, mangosteen, papaya, pomelo, santol, star apple, and sugarcane continues. Harvesting of eggplant, kangkong, malunggay, okra, pechay, ampalaya, lettuce, camote tops, cassava, chayote, cucumber, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, ube, sweet potato, taro, tomato, banana, papaya, mango, jackfruit, cacao, coffee, duhat, sineguelas, coconut, dragon fruit, guyabano, and calamansi is being done. Plowing, harrowing, leveling, bund and dike maintenance, seedbed preparation, and fertilizer application are being conducted as part of land preparation. Scheduled irrigation and drainage are implemented to prevent water stress or waterlogging. Harvesting is carried out manually or mechanically at the proper maturity stage, followed by threshing, drying, cleaning, grading, and storage. Safe packing and labeling ensure market readiness. Drying and milling of rice continue, along with the ongoing delivery of produce to the market.

Region 8 Eastern Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

24 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

In lowland areas, land preparation is in progress. Direct planting of rice seedlings in upland rice fields is in progress. Planting and transplanting are still ongoing. Some rice are in reproductive and ripening stages. Corn are in ripening and maturing stages. Harvesting of corn is ongoing. Growing of cucumber, eggplant, garlic, fern leaves, lettuce, mung bean, onion, cassava, chayote, cowpea, potato, ampalaya, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tapilan, tomato, ube, upo, pineapple, banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, jackfruit, lanzones, mango, mangosteen, papaya, abaca, and calamansi is in progress. Harvesting of lettuce, ampalaya, chili pepper, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, cassava, ube, tomato, upo, patola, chayote, alugbati, ampalaya, cucumber, eggplant, long pepper, camote tops, mustard, malunggay, mushroom, pechay, banana, mango, lemon, pineapple, guyabano, jackfruit, mangosteen, watermelon, papaya, pineapple and calamansi is being done. Drying and milling of rice continue. Crops are sorted and graded by quality. Pest and disease control follows IPM strategies. Harvested produce is processed and safely packaged for market readiness. Copra making is ongoing.

Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation is still in progress. Sowing of rice is underway. In some areas, rice and corn are in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, mung bean, onion, squash, sweet potato, ampalaya, string bean, tomato, pechay, patola, cassava, ube, mushroom, chili pepper, habichuelas, long chili, sweet pepper, cabbage, upo, ginger, taro, okra, mustard, durian, marang, rubber, banana, mango, papaya, pineapple, cacao, coconut, jackfruit, calamansi, lanzones, mangosteen, abaca, pomelo, soybean, and coffee. Harvesting of ampalaya, cucumber, eggplant, tomato, okra, pechay, cassava, taro, ube, lettuce, mushroom, chayote, chili pepper, onion leeks, pandan, lemongrass, camote tops, cacao, coconut, banana, papaya, star apple, sineguelas, dragon fruit, jackfruit, mango, and calamansi is still ongoing. Irrigation management is ongoing. Drying and milling of rice is being carried out. Copra making is underway. Delivery of fresh produce in the market is ongoing. Maintenance and cleaning of canals, dikes, and drainage systems is taking place. Irrigation management is being implemented.

Region 10 Northern Mindanao

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

19 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation is still in progress. Rice and corn are in reproductiveand ripening stages. Growing of lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, onion, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, long pepper, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, habichuelas, tomato, upo, pineapple, sugarcane, pomelo, banana, cacao, dragon fruit, durian, coffee, jackfruit, guyabano, mango, mangosteen, marang, papaya, watermelon, rambutan, avocado, soybean, and calamansi is underway. Harvesting of ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, chayote, eggplant, chili pepper, kangkong, malunggay, pechay, squash, sweet potato, taro, tomato, banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, durian, mangosteen, pomelo, papaya, watermelon, and calamansi is being done. Delivery of fresh products in the market is ongoing. Delivery of fresh produce to markets is ongoing. Irrigation is scheduled based on crop-specific water needs. Weeding and mulching are conducted to reduce competition and retain soil moisture. Fertilizer application and pest and disease control are ongoing, utilizing Integrated Pest Management (IPM) practices.

Region 11 Davao Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 - 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 - 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 - 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting rice and corn in upland areas are still ongoing. Most rice and corn are still in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of mushroom, tomato, eggplant, okra, string bean, chili, cucumber, ampalaya, pechay, squash, cabbage, lettuce, sweet potato, cassava, radish, carrot, garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, durian, banana, pomelo, coconut, lanzones, mango, cacao, coffee, guyabano, marang, mangosteen, rambutan, pineapple, papaya, watermelon, avocado, sugarcane, jackfruit, and soybean is in progress. Harvesting of cassava, ampalaya, eggplant, tomato, okra, cucumber, squash, sweet potato, pechay, kangkong, mustard, banana, coconut, cacao, coffee, mango, durian, pomelo, pineapple, watermelon, papaya, avocado, jackfruit, sugarcane, and calamansi is ongoing. Pest and disease control using integrated pest management (IPM) strategies. Drying and milling of rice and corn continue in processing facilities. Sorting, grading, and packaging of harvested produce are being done to ensure market quality. Regular delivery of fresh produce to local markets and regional trading centers is sustained.

Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 - 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation and transplanting for irrigated and upland rice and corn areas are in progress. Rice and corn are in vegetative and reproductive stages. Growing of tomato, upo, sweet potato, ginger, potato, cassava, carrot, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, habichuelas, chili pepper, long chili, lemongrass, pandan, camote tops, lettuce, peanut, chayote, jute, okra, string bean, eggplant, onion, pechay, ube, taro, cabbage, cucumber, mangosteen, mango, pineapple, pomelo, durian, cacao, banana, papaya, turnip, guyabano, calamansi, coconut, and soybean is ongoing. Harvesting of upo, squash, ampalaya, eggplant, taro, habichuelas, long chili, chayote, lettuce, sweet potato, tomato, camote tops, onion, carrot, cabbage, pineapple, turnip, calamansi, cacao, coconut, banana, papaya, coconut, durian, mango, guyabano, coffee, pomelo, and watermelon is being done. Copra making and nut drying for coconut are ongoing.
Proper storage and packing of harvested crops are conducted, including cleaning, drying, and packaging based on storage standards or market requirements.

Region 13 CARAGA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60– 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 - 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation is still in progress. In some farm areas, planting and transplanting of rice continues. Rice are in vegetative, reproductive, and ripening stages, while corn are being harvested. Harvesting of matured rice is ongoing in some areas. Growing of tomato, upo, sweet potato, ginger, potato, cassava, carrot, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, habichuelas, chili pepper, long chili, lemongrass, pandan, camote tops, lettuce, peanut, chayote, jute, okra, string bean, eggplant, onion, pechay, ube, taro, cabbage, cucumber, pineapple, dragon fruit, pomelo, mangosteen, mango, durian, cacao, banana, papaya, turnip, guyabano, calamansi, coffee, soybean, and coconut continues. Harvesting of onion, onion leeks, string bean, upo, cabbage, ampalaya, pechay, squash, tomato, eggplant, cucumber, chayote, lettuce, sweet potato, cassava, camote tops, banana, papaya, coconut, mango, jackfruit, durian, guyabano, coffee, cacao, pineapple, pomelo, dragon fruit, and calamansi is ongoing. Application of organic compost and preparation of natural pest repellents is being done. Mulching and staking for vegetable crops is taking place. Delivery of fresh produce to the market is ongoing.

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 - 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 - 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparation continues. Rice are in the ripening stage while corn are still in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of tomato, sweet potato, carrot, cassava, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, chili pepper, long chili, okra, eggplant, onion, lettuce, cucumber, pechay, cabbage, jute, chayote, taro, ube, onion leeks, radish, string bean, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, bok choy, habichuelas, kangkong, mustard, sugarcane, dalandan, marang, mango, papaya, banana, pineapple, pomelo, watermelon, calamansi, coconut, durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, guyabano, and papaya continues. Harvesting of chili pepper, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, chayote, habichuelas, upo, string bean, okra, tomato, sweet potato, carrot, cassava, mung bean, squash, ampalaya, long chili, onion, lettuce, cucumber, pechay, cabbage, mango, papaya, banana, pineapple, pomelo, watermelon, calamansi, coconut, durian, mangosteen, jackfruit, and guyabano is ongoing. Drying and milling of rice and corn are still in progress. Copra making is underway. Delivery of produce to local markets is taking place. Threshing, drying, and cleaning of rice and corn is being carried out. Maintenance and repair of farm equipment is ongoing.

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