PAGASA

DEKAD NO. 03 21 – 31 JANUARY 2026

Philippine Agri-Weather Forecast

During the forecast period, the country will be affected by Northeast Monsoon, shear line, easterlies, a low-pressure area (LPA) and localized thunderstorms.

During the early days of the dekad, cloudy skies with light rains are expected over Cordillera Administrative Region, Cagayan Valley, Bicol Region, Aurora, and Quezon while partly cloudy to cloudy skies with light rains will experience Metro Manila, Ilocos Region, the rest of Central Luzon, the rest of CALABARZON, Oriental Mindoro, Occidental Mindoro, Marinduque, and Romblon due to Northeast Monsoon (Amihan). The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms. After that, a Low-Pressure Area (LPA) east of Mindanao (connected with a Shear Line) may bring moderate to at times heavy rains over Caraga, Northern Mindanao and Davao Region while Shear Line may bring moderate to at times heavy rains over Eastern and Central Visayas. Northeast Monsoon may bring cloudy skies with light rains over Cagayan Valley, Cordillera Administrative Region, Aurora, Quezon, and Bicol Region. The rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rain showers or thunderstorms.

During the second half of the dekad, Shear Line may bring cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms over the eastern sections of Mindanao, Eastern and Central Visayas. Meanwhile, Northeast Monsoon is expected to continue affecting Northern Luzon, while the rest of the country may experience localized thunderstorms. These conditions are likely to persist until the end of the forecast period.

Throughout the forecast period, moderate to strong northeasterly winds will prevail over Luzon and the eastern sections of the Visayas. Elsewhere, winds will generally be moderate to strong, coming from the northeast, while areas over the Visayas and Mindanao may experience northeasterly to northwesterly winds.

Moderate to rough seas will experience over Luzon and the eastern sections of the Visayas and Mindanao, while the rest of the country will experience slight to moderate seas. These conditions are expected to persist throughout the dekad.

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: LA NIÑA ADVISORY (Updated: 21 January 2026)

Weak La Niña is present in the tropical Pacific. Models suggest a 75% probability of transition to ENSO-neutral during the January-February-March 2026 season. La Niña increases the likelihood of above normal rainfall conditions and increased occurrence of tropical cyclone development in the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR). During this season, rain-bearing weather systems may bring occasional heavy rainfall that could lead to flash floods and rain-induced landslides in vulnerable areas, particularly over the eastern sections of the country.

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

Farm Advisories

Farmers should continue their regular activities, including crop monitoring, fertilizer application, and pest and disease management, while taking extra precautions during periods of heavy rainfall. Upland farmers, particularly in regions affected by the northeast monsoon, are advised to closely monitor overnight and early morning temperatures, as low temperatures can harm seedlings and sensitive crops. During cold or frost-prone periods, protect crops using covers, mulch, or windbreaks, and adjust irrigation to prevent water stress. Apply fertilizers on dry soil and avoid application during heavy rain to prevent runoff; incorporate fertilizers afterward to enhance absorption. In wet conditions, use tarps and suitable vehicles, and ensure that farm exit routes remain well-drained. Maintain windbreak trees by proper spacing and pruning, and apply pesticides on calm, dry days at the recommended dosage, following label instructions to safeguard beneficial insects.

ACTUAL SOIL MOISTURE CONDITION
(of January 11-20, 2026)

WET MOIST DRY

Calayan, Aparri, Isabela, Aurora, Quezon, most of MIMAROPA, most of Bicol Region, most of Western Visayas, NIR, most of Eastern Visayas, Surigao del Norte, Bukidnon, NIR, Davao del Norte, rest of Northern Mindanao, Kabacan North Cotabato, and BARRM Rest of Cagayan Valley, Subic, Cavite, Batangas, Rizal, Camarines Sur, most of Central Visayas, Surigao del Sur, Misamis Oriental, Maguindanao, Davao del sur, General Santos City, rest of Zamboanga Peninsula, and rest of Caraga
Ilocos Region, and the rest of the country

FARM ADVISORIES / UPDATES

* DA aligns with millers, importers to support local farmers, stabilize rice supply
Author: DA Press Office | 22 January 2026

Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. secured firm commitments from rice millers and importers to support local farmers, with traders assuring the continued purchase of palay at no less than P17 per kilo for wet and P21 per kilo for dry, depending on quality, as the government fine-tunes rice imports to stabilize supply without undermining farmgate prices.
In a meeting with industry stakeholders on Friday, millers from key rice producing and trading areas shared updates on current market conditions and inventory movements, noting that stocks are tight as the industry transitions toward the incoming harvest season. Milling activities in several areas now largely dependent on newly harvested palay.
Harvesting has started in parts of Nueva Ecija and Nueva Vizcaya, with more areas expected to enter harvest by February, including Pangasinan, Ilocos, Bulacan, and La Union. Large harvest volumes are projected to come in by mid-March, with milling activity expected to increase further by April.
With palay prices firm due to seasonal supply condition, the DA consulted importers on appropriate rice imports volumes for February to help stabilize retail prices while ensuring farmgate prices remain protected as the main harvest approaches.
Importers presented varying estimates on the volume of rice that could enter the country to temper price pressures. Despite the differing views, traders from Nueva Ecija, Bulacan, and Pangasinan assured the DA they will continue to buy palay at no less than P17 for wet and P21 for dry, even as imports arrive.
Secretary Tiu Laurel was firm on the government’s position. “Farmer prices are non-negotiable. Whatever import volume we agree on, farmers must be protected,” he said, stressing that the administration’s priority is to prevent farmgate prices from collapsing during the peak harvest.
He also reiterated that the NFA will not compete with private traders, provided that buying price remain at or above agreed minimum levels. The Secretary added rice tariffs will not be raised until February and that final operational details will be carefully managed to avoid unnecessary market speculation.
Following the consultations, the DA indicated that an initial import volume of about 300,000 MT is being considered for February, subject to further to continuing review based on market developments. Importers may begin applying for sanitary and phytosanitary import clearances, with shipments expected to arrive by early February.
Tiu Laurel said the DA will continue to balance imports with its core mandate of protecting farmer incomes while ensuring stable rice supply and prices. ### (By DA – OSEC Comms & file photo by AFID)

** GENE SA UGAT ng isang uri ng palay, tugon sa tagtuyot

Isang pag-aaral ang ginawa ng ating mga researchers sa isang uri ng palay na may 𝘸𝘦𝘨1 gene.
Natuklasan na kapag mababa hanggang sapat lang ang abono, ang palay na may 𝘸𝘦𝘨1 gene ay mas malaki at malalim ang ugat kumpara sa ordinaryong palay!
Dahil mas malakas ang ugat, mas maraming tubig ang naaabot ng halaman, mas malusog ang tubo kahit kulang sa ulan o may tagtuyot, at mas napapanatili ang mataas na ani.
Malaking tulong ito sa mga magsasaka lalu pa sa panahon ng climate change.
“Sa ngayon ay nailipat na sa mga high-yielding rice varieties ang 𝘸𝘦𝘨1 gene at susuriin ang performance sa iba’t ibang areas sa bansa para tignan kung epektibo,” paliwanag ni Dr. Nonawin Lucob-Agustin, scientist at lead researcher.

Basahin ang buong pag-aaral sa link na ito:

bit.ly/49CRWxZ

Sources:
* https://www.da.gov.ph/da-aligns-with-millers-importers-to-support-local-farmers-stabilize-rice-supply/
** https://www.facebook.com/photo?fbid=1330072565822432&set=a.222821119880921

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):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45– 95

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

19 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Some rice are in reproductive to maturing stages. Harvesting of rice continues. Some corn are in reproductive stage. Growing of onion, squash, string beans, ampalaya, eggplant, tomato, mung bean, peanut, tobacco, ginger, cassava, sweet potato, potato, ube, taro, mushroom, lettuce, mustard, chili, malunggay, chayote, pechay, okra, upo, patola, garlic, mango, papaya, dragon fruit, jackfruit, guava, guyabano, banana, and coconut continues. Harvesting of eggplant, tomato, squash, string beans, ampalaya, okra, pechay, mustard, lettuce, chili, upo, patola, chayote, malunggay leaves, cassava, sweet potato, taro, ube, potato, peanut, mung bean, ginger, mushroom, onion, onion leeks, papaya, banana, coconut, guava, jackfruit, guyabano, avocado, banana, chico, papaya, pomegranate, and calamansi is taking place. Bulb development is garlic is ongoing. Field activities include continuous crop growth monitoring, application of organic and inorganic fertilizers, and timely weed management Tobacco planting is underway, and grazing activities are taking place. Watering, weeding and fertilizer application are ongoing. Delivery of fresh produce in the market is ongoing.

Region 2 Cagayan Valley

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 110

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

5 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

17 – 31

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. In some areas, harvesting rice is about to end. Corn are still in the ripening stage. Growing of eggplant, fern leaves, ginger, long chili, ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, chili pepper, cowpea, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, okra, onion leeks, peanut, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, taro, winged bean, condol, banana, coconut, dragon fruit, papaya and tamarind is still ongoing. Harvesting of banana, coconut, coffee, papaya, tamarind, sweet potato, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, baguio beans, broccoli, cabbage, cassava, cucumber, eggplant, kangkong, onion, pechay, string bean, taro, tomato, winged bean is also taking place. Water management, farm cleaning, and weeding are in progress. The delivery of fresh produce to the market is happening, and farm monitoring is also ongoing.

CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

12 – 30

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Harvesting of rice is about to end. Land preparation for rice and corn is ongoing. Corn crops are in reproductive stage. Growing of cabbage, pechay, lettuce, mustards, eggplant, tomato, ampalaya, string beans, okra, upo, patola, chili, sweet potato, taro, ube, cassava, ginger, potato, celery, kangkong, kinchay, onion, onion leeks, broccoli, beets, cucumber, cauliflower, sweet pepper, chayote, Baguio beans, carrot, spinach, parsley, lemon, strawberry, banana, orange, papaya, guava, honeydew, coffee, cacao, jackfruit, and calamansi is ongoing. Harvesting of potato, sweet pepper, long pepper, chili pepper, cabbage, pechay, lettuce, mustard, eggplant, tomato, ampalaya, string beans, squash, okra, upo, strawberry, coffee, lemon, banana, sweet potato, taro, ube, cassava, honeydew, papaya, guava, and calamansi is still in progress. Farmers in upland areas are engaged in regular crop monitoring, fertilizer application, weeding, and soil moisture management through mulching and contour farming. Land preparation and planting of upland crops are ongoing in suitable areas, while others are conducting harvesting and post-harvest handling such as drying, sorting, and marketing of produce. Farm trails, contour canals, and basic equipment are being maintained to ensure uninterrupted upland field operations.

Region 3 Central Luzon

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

30 – 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 9

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice are in reproductive to ripening stages. Corn are in vegetative stage. Harvesting of corn continues in some areas. Growing of tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cabbage, lettuce, chili, cucumber, sweet pepper, radish, carrots, broccoli, cauliflower, Baguio beans, oregano, malunggay, lemongrass, pandan, celery, asparagus, cassava, sweet potato, taro, ube, ginger, potato, dalandan, banana, dragon fruit, jackfruit, avocado, pineapple mango, tamarind, tobacco, cacao, coffee, coconut, guava,guyabano, atis, wintermelon, watermelon, papaya, and calamansi is still underway. Harvesting of cassava, sweet potato, taro, ube, ginger, potato, wintermelon, tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cabbage, lettuce, chili, cucumber, sweet pepper, pandan, mung bean, onion, onion leeks, kangkong, guava, pineapple, banana, papaya, avocado, atis, coconut, cacao, rambutan, dalandan, and calamansi continue. Ongoing farm activities include field monitoring, soil conditioning, and fertilizer application. Water management practices, including irrigation and drainage maintenance, are being observed. In harvested areas, farmers are conducting drying, sorting, and proper storage of produce prior to marketing. Regular inspection and repair of farm equipment are also being done to ensure operational efficiency.

NCR (National Capital Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 25

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Urban gardening continues. Growing of lettuce, pechay, spinach, kale, mustards, tomato, eggplant, okra, ampalaya, string beans, upo, patola, cucumber, chili, basil, oregano, parsley, mint, microgreens, banana, papaya, calamansi, guava, dragon fruit, sweet potato, cassava, ube, and ginger. Harvesting is ongoing for calamansi, banana, papaya, guava, dragon fruit, jackfruit, coconut, chili pepper, squash, upo, tomato, lettuce, string beans, eggplant, ampalaya, alugbati, kangkong, mustard, camote tops, spinach, and malunggay is being done. Urban gardeners are engaged in regular plant monitoring, watering, and application of organic fertilizers such as compost and vermicast. Weeding, pruning, and removing dried or diseased plant parts are being done to keep plants healthy. Leafy vegetables and herbs are being harvested, while pots, raised beds, and garden tools are receiving routine maintenance.

Region 4A CALABARZON

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

18 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Harvesting of rice is about to end. Some rice crops are in reproductive to ripening stages. Corn crops are in the reproductive stage. Growing of pi cassava, sweet potato, taro, ube, ginger, potato, tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cabbage, lettuce, chili, cucumber, sweet pepper, radish, cotton, bok choy, spinach, malunggay, chayote, mung bean, peanut, mushroom, winged bean, fern leaves, camote tops, kamias, dragon fruit, guava, banana, cashew, coconut, coffee, star apple, rambutan, papaya, sineguelas, cacao, atis, mango, calamansi, neapple, jackfruit, lanzones, avocado, tamarind, and sugarcane is still ongoing. Harvesting of chili, tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cucumber, cassava, sweet potato, taro, ube, ginger, potato, sweet pepper, winged bean, fern leaves, banana, papaya, coffee, coconut, watermelon, melon, soursop, passion fruit, coriander, mango, watermelon, calamansi, guava, pineapple, dragon fruit, jackfruit, and malunggay is still being performed. Farmers are planting and transplanting seasonal crops while monitoring crop health and managing nutrients. Irrigation is adjusted to soil and weather conditions, and pest and disease checks continue. Post-harvest activities like drying, storage, and transport are underway, alongside with maintenance of drainage canals and farm tools to ensure smooth operations.

Region 4B MIMAROPA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting/transplanting of rice is ongoing. Some rice are in ripening stage and harvesting stage. Corn crops are still in reproductive and ripening stages. Growing of onion, ginger, garlic, turmeric, alugbati, camote tops, kangkong, spinach, pechay, bok choy, lettuce, eggplant, tomato, okra, long chili, chili pepper, cucumber, ampalaya, upo, patola, squash, string beans, snap beans, Baguio beans, mung bean, malunggay, sweet pepper, peanut, batao, sweet potato, cassava, taro, potato, carrot, radish, papaya, pomelo, mango, lanzones, dragon fruit, calamansi, cashew, mangosteen, santol, star apple, guava, pineapple, banana, coconut, dalandan, tamarind, coffee, cacao, rambutan, marang, guyabano, jackfruit, and mushroom is being done. Harvesting of tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cabbage, lettuce, chili, cucumber, sweet pepper, marang, tamarind, guyabano, banana, papaya, calamansi, guava, mango, pineapple, jackfruit, purple yam, mango, rambutan, coconut, and mushroom is underway. Appearnce of buds (pre-flowering stage) in cashew is ongoing. Farm activities such as fertilizer application, spraying of pesticide, and water management are taking place. Copra making and nut drying are also underway. The repair of dikes and drainage is ongoing.

Region 5 Bicol Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 250

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 – 9

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting/transplanting of rice is ongoing. Harvesting of rice crops is about to end. Some rice fields are in the reproductive to ripening stages. Corn crops are still in the reproductive to ripening stages. Growing of tomato, eggplant, ampalaya, squash, okra, string beans, upo, patola, pechay, mustard, cabbage, lettuce, chili, cucumber, radish, pili nut, garlic, onion, chili, chili pepper, lettuce, tomato, kangkong, peanut, pandan, lemongrass, malunggay, okra, sweet potato, snap bean, cadios, cassava, taro, Baguio beans, tomato, eggplant, potato, sweet pepper, string bean, alugbati, camote tops, mung bean, mango, dragon fruit, dalandan, lanzones, rambutan, santol, duhat, avocado, abaca, coconut, coffee, cacao, mangosteen, guava, papaya, jackfruit, pineapple, condol, star apple, guyabano, banana, calamansi, and sugarcane is still in progress. Harvesting of ginger, chili pepper, chayote, squash, sweet potato, pandan, lemongrass, kangkong, taro, cucumber, patola, string bean, lettuce, mung bean sprout, pechay, okra, malunggay, spinach, ampalaya, bok choy, kamansi, eggplant, abaca, papaya, pili nut, coffee, cacao, guyabano, coconut, jackfruit, calamansi, dragon fruit, and tamarind is underway. Farmers are actively engaged in crop stand assessment, nutrient management, and weed control activities. Water management practices, including irrigation scheduling and drainage maintenance, are being observed. Harvesting of mature crops is underway in some areas, followed by sorting, drying, and proper storage. Cleaning and repair of irrigation systems and farm equipment continue to ensure smooth operations.

Region 6 Western Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 32

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Some rice crops are in reproductive stage. Harvesting of rice is almost done. Corn crops are in the reproductive to ripening stages. Growing of tomato, pechay, squash, sweet potato, upo, ginger, green onions, kangkong, lemongrass, avocado, banana, coffee, coconut, guava, cashew, jackfruit, mango, mangosteen, tamarind, rambutan, santol, squash, star apple, and sweet potatois taking place. Harvesting of mushroom, pandan, mung bean, okra, onions, pechay, patola, peanut, pepper, potato, radish, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turnip, upo, alugbati, ampalaya, cabbage, calamansi, camote, cassava, cassava, cauliflower, carrot, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, green onions, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, long pepper, winged bean, mango, dalandan star apple, tamarind, watermelon, papaya, avocado, banana, guava, and cacao is being done. Land preparation for sugarcane is ongoing. Harvesting and milling of sugarcane is ongoing, while irrigation of newly planted sugarcane continues in some areas. Fungicide and pesticide application, Fertilizer application, nutrient and water management, monitoring and sampling, as well as pest and disease management, are ongoing.

Region 7 Central Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

10 – 100

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

23 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Some rice are in reproductive to ripening stages. Corn are in reproductive stage. Growing of onion, chili pepper, tomato, squash, cucumber, turmeric, ginger, lettuce, alugbati, chayote, cadios, string bean, malunggay, kangkong, sweet potato, taro, cassava, okra, eggplant, ampalaya, rambutan, lanzones, cacao, coffee, banana, jackfruit, papaya, mangosteen, dragon fruit, and coconut is ongoing. Harvesting of cabbage, sweet pepper, camote tops, chayote, ampalaya, pechay, sweet potato, cucumber, kangkong, cassava, taro, ube, ginger, potato, eggplant, string bean, okra, patola, malunggay, lettuce, mangosteen, avocado, papaya, cacao, coffee, banana, coconut, and calamansi is being performed. Crop monitoring, fertilizer application, and weed management are ongoing. Irrigation and drainage systems are being managed to ensure adequate water supply and prevent waterlogging. Harvesting and post-harvest processing are ongoing in some areas, while farmers continue maintaining farm equipment and irrigation structures to support productivity

Region 8 Eastern Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

100 – 350

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

6 – 9

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Transplanting of rice is still ongoing. Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Some rice are in reproductive stage. Corn areas are in reproductive stage. Growing of mushroom, onion, lettuce, mung bean, taro, tomato, ube, upo, sweet pepper, sweet potato, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, fern leaves, cassava, chayote, cowpea, potato, ampalaya, squash, string bean, mustard, pineapple, coconut, coffee, jackfruit, lanzones, mango, mangosteen, banana, papaya, calamansi, guava, rambutan, santol, star apple, avocado, abaca, guyabano, and cacao is still underway. Harvesting of eggplant, ampalaya, chili pepper, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, ube, upo, patola, chayote, alugbati, cucumber, long pepper, camote tops, malunggay, mushroom, pechay, okra, banana, dragon fruit, mangosteen, papaya, jackfruit, lettuce, calamansi, guava, pineapple, rambutan, coconut, lanzones, santol, and star apple is still taking place. Farmers are preparing land, planting, and transplanting seasonal crops, while managing them with fertilization, irrigation, and pest control. Continuous rains during the decade significantly impacted the drying and milling of rice. Copra-making activities are still ongoing. Pest and disease control and management are ongoing. Field monitoring, water management, and farm cleaning are also taking place. The delivery of fresh produce to the market is being carried out.

Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Harvesting of rice and corn is ongoing in some farm areas. Growing of onion, chili pepper, long chili, ginger, sweet pepper, upo, taro, okra, mustard, squash, sweet potato, cucumber, soybean, eggplant, cassava, ube, mushroom, cabbage, lettuce, mung bean, ampalaya, string bean, tomato, pechay, patol, durian, marang, rubber, papaya, abaca, pomelo, coconut, jackfruit, banana, mango, calamansi, lanzones, and coffee is ongoing. Harvesting of lettuce, mushroom, chayote, okra, pechay, cassava, pandan, ampalaya, lemongrass, camote tops, banana, papaya, mango, dragon fruit, jackfruit, cucumber, eggplant, tomato, taro, cacao, coconut, calamansi, guava, pineapple, rambutan, lanzones, mangosteen, santol, star apple, and calamansi continues. Ongoing farm activities include crop growth assessment, application of organic and inorganic fertilizers, and timely weed control. Water management, nutrient management, and pest and disease monitoring and management are ongoing. Pesticide spraying and fertilizer application are taking place. The delivery of fresh produce to the market continues. Farmers are also conducting routine inspection and repair of farm machinery and irrigation facilities.

Region 10 Northern Mindanao

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 180

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

Upland: 19 – 30; Lowland: 22 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Growing crops include soybean, turnip, lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet potato, ampalaya, onion, sweet pepper, garlic, chili pepper, long pepper, carrot, cassava, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, tomato, cabbage, peanut, winged bean, patola, taro, arrowroot, alugbati, spinach, upo, basil, oregano, tarragon, rosemary, onion leeks, ginger, turmeric, lemongrass, pineapple, lanzones, coffee, jackfruit, guyabano, mango, mangosteen, marang, star apple, santol, atis, duhat, oil palm, abaca, tobacco, cotton, sugarcane, pomelo, banana, cacao, coconut, dragon fruit, durian, papaya, watermelon, rambutan, avocado, and calamansi. Harvesting of ampalaya, ube, peanut, mung bean, habichuelas, patola, carrot, cucumber, cabbage, radish, chili pepper, kangkong, malunggay, pechay, squash, sweet potato, camote tops, cassava, chayote, eggplant, taro, tomato, soybean, mangosteen, pomelo, papaya, banana, coconut, coffee, durian, and calamansi is ongoing. Upland farmers are planting seasonal crops and managing fields through fertilization, weeding, and pest control, while applying soil and water conservation practices to protect soil fertility. Post-harvest handling, including drying, sorting, and marketing, is underway in harvested areas. Regular inspection and repair of farm infrastructure and equipment are also being conducted.

Region 11 Davao Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 160

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 33

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting/transplanting of rice is being done. Corn are in vegetative stage. In some areas, harvesting of rice and corn is about to end. Growing crops include chili, garlic, onion, ginger, turmeric, cucumber, ampalaya, pechay, eggplant, okra, string bean, squash, cabbage, lettuce, sweet potato, mushroom, cassava, radish, mustard, carrot, tomato, soybean, marang, mangosteen, rambutan, pineapple, papaya, banana, mango, watermelon, avocado, pomelo, coconut, lanzones, calamansi, durian, cacao, coffee, sugarcane, are jackfruit. Harvesting squash, sweet potato, cassava, ampalaya, eggplant, okra, cucumber, cabbage, pechay, kangkong, mustard, sugarcane, of jackfruit, durian, cacao, coffee, guyabano, coconut, banana, papaya, mango, pomelo, and calamansi is taking place. Farmers are engaged in routine crop monitoring, fertilizer application, weeding, irrigation scheduling, and pest and disease management. Land preparation and planting are ongoing in suitable fields, while harvesting and post-harvest activities such as threshing, drying, sorting, and marketing of produce are being conducted in other areas. Maintenance of irrigation canals, dikes, and farm equipment is also underway to support continuous field operations.

Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation continues. Harvesting of rice crops are about to end. Corn are in vegetative stage while some corn are in the reproductive to maturity stages. Growing of alugbati, ampalaya, broccoli, cabbage, cassava, cauliflower, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, malunggay, mung bean, okra, papaya, pechay, potato, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, soybean, banana, cacao, coffee, coconut, durian, guava, guyabano, jackfruit, lanzones, marang, pomelo, and tamarind is underway. Harvesting of camote tops, carrot, chayote, eggplant, ginger, habichuelas, lettuce, malunggay, onion, onion leeks, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, taro, banana, banana blossom, cacao, durian, guyabano, marang, papaya, pomelo, tamarind, ampalaya, and calamansi continues. Weeding, plowing, fertilizer application, and harrowing are ongoing. The delivery of fresh produce to the market is also taking place. Pest and disease monitoring and management are in progress, and water management continues.

Region 13 CARAGA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

25 – 200

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

60 – 99

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting/transplanting of rice is being done. Harvesting of rice crops is about to end. Some rice are still in ripening stages. Corn is mostly in the reproductive stages. Growing of alugbati, ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chayote, chili pepper, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lettuce, long pepper, malunggay, mustard, mung bean, okra, onion, onion leek, pandan, pechay, peanut, soybean, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, upo, banana, coconut, coffee, dalandan, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, papaya, rambutan, abaca, cacao, and calamansi is taking place. Harvesting of cassava, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, fern leaves, jackfruit, kangkong, lettuce, mushroom, mustard, okra, papaya, pechay, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, upo, banana, cacao, coffee, coconut, mango, mangosteen, papaya, tamarind, alugbati, ampalaya, and calamansi continues. The drying and milling of harvested rice are currently underway. Farm monitoring is ongoing. Freshly produced goods are being transported to the market. Regular inspection and repair of farm infrastructure and equipment are also being conducted.

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

40 – 120

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

3 – 7

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 96

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Planting/transplanting of rice is ongoing. Planting of Corn is also being done. Some rice crops are still in maturing stage. Corn crops are in reproductive stage. of celery, chili pepper, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, cucumber, eggplant, habichuelas, lettuce, mustard, onion leeks, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, ube, upo, banana, coconut, dalandan, durian, jackfruit, marang, papaya, pineapple, pomelo, and calamansi is taking place. Harvesting of carrot, ampalaya, cassava, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, fern leaves, habichuelas, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, patola, pechay, squash, string bean, tomato, banana, coconut, durian, marang, mangosteen, papaya, and calamansi, is being done. Copra production and nut drying are ongoing. The drying and milling of harvested rice and corn are in progress. The delivery of fresh produce to the market is continuing. Weeding, mulching, monitoring of drainage systems, and farm equipment maintenance are also being carried out.

Prepared By:

Prepared: MGA
Checked: MEVT
Approved: TAC
Uploaded: HGDE