PAGASA

DEKAD NO. 08 11 – 20 MARCH 2025

Philippine Agri-Weather Forecast

The weather systems that will likely affect the whole country are the Northeast Monsoon, shearline, easterlies, and localized thunderstorms.

During the early days of the dekad, Aurora and Quezon are expected to have cloudy skies with scattered rains and thunderstorms while the rest of the country will have partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated rainshowers or thunderstorms. After this, as most parts of the archipelago will experience fair weather condition, Eastern Visayas will generally have cloudy skies with scattered rains and isolated thunderstorms. During the second half of the forecast period, cloudy skies with light rains are expected over Cagayan Valley and Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR) while Bicol Region and eastern Visayas will have cloudy skies with rainshowers and thunderstorms. The rest of Luzon will experience partly cloudy to cloudy skies with isolated light rains. Generally good weather condition is expected over the rest of the archipelago.

Winds from the northeast to east will prevail over the eastern section of Luzon during the early days of the dekad and are expected to transition from the east to south over Northern Luzon afterwards, while the rest of the country will experience winds coming from the east to northeast. During the second half of the dekad, northeasterly winds will start to prevail over Luzon and progress towards Visayas while the remaining parts of the archipelago will generally have winds from the east to northeast.

In the first half of the dekad, moderate to rough seas are expected over the eastern seaboards of the country while the rest of the archipelago will have slight to moderate seas. During the second half of the dekad, the coastal waters of Northern Luzon will start to experience moderate to rough seas and expected to progress over the entire seaboards of Luzon. The rest of the archipelago will experience slight to moderate seas.

ENSO ALERT SYSTEM STATUS: LA NIÑA ALERT (Issued: 06 March 2025)

La Niña conditions remain present in the tropical Pacific, are expected to persist through the February-March-April 2025 period. A transition to ENSO-neutral is likely during the March-April-May 2025 period. La Niña condition – a 1-month SSTA of -0.5°C or less is observed and an expectation that the 3-month SSTA (Oceanic Niño Index) of -0.5°C or less will be met (i.e., DJF).
This condition increases the likelihood of having above-normal rainfall which could lead to potential adverse impacts such as heavy rainfall, floods, flash floods, and rain-induced landslides over highly vulnerable areas.

DOST-PAGASA will continue to closely monitor the La Niña conditions and updates will be issued accordingly. Meanwhile, the concerned government agencies and the general public are encouraged to stay updated and use the information for guidance and anticipatory action. https://bagong.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/climate/climate-advisories

Farm Advisories

FARM ADVISORIES:
During insufficient moisture supply, drip irrigation is one economical way of maintaining the moisture required by the crops. Mulching must be done to prevent the rapid loss of soil moisture and to maintain the good growing condition of crops. Mate sow preferably in the morning or late afternoon when the temperature is lower since it stimulates mating.

FARM ADVISORIES / UPDATES
* DA offers toast to women as drivers of Phl agri, economic development
Author: DA Press Office | 7 March 2025
The Department of Agriculture (DA) paid homage to Filipinas as movers of agricultural and economic development in the Philippines during its kick-off celebration of the 2025 National Women’s Month (NWMC) last March 3.

Revolving around the main theme, “WE for Gender Equality and an Inclusive Society,” as well as the sub-theme for this year, “Babae sa Lahat ng Sektor, Aangat ang Bukas sa Bagong Pilipinas,” Senator Imee Marcos, Chairperson of the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations and guest of honor for the Department’s NWMC this year, called attention to the pivotal role of women in addressing both local and global food and agricultural crises.

“We are all fully aware that women have been the primary food preparers throughout history. When it comes to food security, it is women who make sacrifices and make the contributions to ensure that there is food on every table and that every family is fully nourished and grown. These are the real contributions of women—feeding the world, feeding the Philippines, and feeding each and every one of our families,” Senator Marcos said.

Despite being overlooked and not being counted as agricultural laborers due to the notion that agriculture work is simply an extension of their familial duties, the lawmaker lauded the resilience of Filipinas in the sector, especially those in the rural areas, as evident in their remarkable contributions to the development and modernization of Philippine agriculture.

Senator Marcos also expressed her support for the Department of Agriculture, whose mandate places it in a unique position to uplift local farmers, fisherfolk, and agripreneurs, most especially those from the underprivileged and vulnerable sectors.

“Sa aking mga kapuwa lingkod-bayan dito sa DA, napakahirap po ng public service. Ang huling mapupuntahan ng mahihirap na magsasaka at mangingisda ay kayo at kayo lamang. Alam natin na hindi sapat na maging mahusay, hindi sapat na mabilis at magaling magtrabaho. Kinakailangang lampasan mo pa, higitan mo ‘pagkat sila’y kung minsan nagdadamdam. DAserve ng Pilipino ang ‘DAserve-ice’ natin sa pamahalaan,” she addressed.

The 2025 NWMC is anchored on President Ferdinand Marcos Jr.’s vision of a new Philippines with an all-inclusive plan on national development and transformation.

Meanwhile, in the DA chief’s message delivered by Undersecretary for Finance Nora Oliveros, Agriculture Secretary Francisco P. Tiu Laurel Jr. encouraged the DA family to take on the challenge of surpassing its current capabilities and continuing to craft and implement gender-responsive initiatives.

“Let us continue to champion gender equality, create more opportunities, and ensure that every woman in this sector has the tools and support they need to thrive. As your DA Secretary, I promise that your contributions will always be recognized, valued, and celebrated. The future of agriculture in the Bagong Pilipinas is one where women stand equally, empowered, and at the forefront of progress,” the agri chief expressed.

Foreign dignitaries joined the DA family officials and employees in launching a series of activities for the entire duration of the said celebration.

A Kadiwa bazaar featuring women-led and organized agri-based businesses from various parts of the country showcased locally made products at the DA Central Office, Quezon City.

The month-long photo and video exhibition on the Department’s women leaders as well as the national finalists of the 2024 DA Search for Outstanding Rural Women (SORW)—an annual undertaking of the DA GAD FPS to recognize the achievements and contributions of rural women in Philippine agriculture and community development—was also featured thru the LED wall at the main lobby of the DA Central Office.

The DA GAD FPS also hosts a series of webinars on livelihood training, GAD mainstreaming, intersectionality, and related legislations throughout the month.

In support to the PCW’s #PurpleWednesdays campaign, a memorandum was issued by the Department to show the DA Family’s commitment to women empowerment and gender equality by wearing purple every Wednesday for the entire NWM celebration.

A Town Hall Consultation featuring successful women agripreneurs and the 2024 SORW awarding ceremony will be held on March 27 and 28, respectively, to formally cap off this year’s event. ### (Krystelle Ymari A. Vergara, DA-AFID)

** NASUSUNOG ang dulo ng palay?
Naku! Baka sobra sa pataba!
💌 Tanong ni ka-Palay Manny Valdez mula Mindoro: Parehas naman ang itinanim na barayti pero bakit nasusunog ang dulo ng palay ko?

PARA MAIWASAN: Sundin ang tamang EAT (Element, Amount, at Timing) sa pagpapataba.

𝗣𝗮𝗮𝗻𝗼:

Gamitin ang 3-4 sako ng 14-14-14 sa 0-14 araw pagkalipat-tanim o 7-10 araw pagkasabog-tanim, sundan ng 1 sakong urea o 2 sakong ammonium sulfate habang nagsusuwi, at 1 sakong urea sa paglilihi.
Gamitin ang nitroheno para sa pagbulas at paglaki, posporo para sa ugat at pagsusuwi, at potasyo para sa tibay ng palay at mapipintog na butil.
Iwasan ang laging babad sa tubig na palayan dahil nagiging paborable ito sa pag-atake ng sakit.
Para sa tamang tiyempo ng abono, gumamit ng Leaf Color Chart (LCC), Minus-One-Element Technique (MOET), at Rice Crop Manager (RCM).

Source:
* https://www.da.gov.ph/da-offers-toast-to-women-as-drivers-of-phl-agri-economic-development/
** https://www.facebook.com/share/p/16CoxUa6jy/

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 - 20

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 - 3

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation continues in some areas. Rice reproductive and ripening stages while corn are in vegetative, reproductive, and maturing stages. Harvesting of rice and corn is taking place. Growing of ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, ginger, malunggay, alukon, camote tops, kangkong, mustard, lettuce, mushroom, mung bean, okra, garlic, onion, patola, pechay, carrot, potato, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, ubi, upo, winged bean, peanut, soyabean, tobacco, sugarcane, papaya, avocado, banana, coconut, coffee, guava, chico, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, and mango continues. Harvesting of peanut, chili pepper, eggplant, ginger, camote tops, kangkong, lettuce, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, okra, onion, onion leeks, garlic, pechay, radish, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, talinum, taro, tomato, winged bean, avocado, banana, star apple, papaya, coconut, and mango taking place. A greenhouse hydroponic system for growing pechay is being implemented. Pest and disease management, weeding, grass cutting, nutrient management, field monitoring, and fertilizer application are ongoing. Drying and milling of harvested rice and corn are taking place.

Region 2 Cagayan Valley

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

18 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice reproductive, ripening, and maturing stages. Most corn are in reproductive stage. Harvesting of rice is ongoing. Growing of eggplant, fern leaves, ginger, long chili, ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, malunggay, mung bean, kangkong, alukon, cabbage, chayote, chili pepper, cowpea, mustard, squash, okra, onion, peanut, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, taro, winged bean, soybean, condol, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, dragon fruit, papaya, tamarind is still ongoing. Harvesting of sweet potato, tomato, onion, cucumber, cabbage, broccoli, Baguio beans, cassava, eggplant, kangkong, pechay, string bean, taro, winged bean, banana, coconut, coffee, mango, papaya, tamarind is also taking place. Delivery of fresh produce to the market is taking place. Irrigation management, pest and management control, weeding, fertilizer application, and spraying are being done. Drying and milling of harvested rice are taking place.

CAR (Cordillera Administrative Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

43 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

12 – 30

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

In some farm areas, land preparation continues. Rice are in the reproductive, ripening, and maturing stages. Planting of corn is taking place. Some corn are in vegetative stage. Harvesting of rice and corn continue. Growing of lemongrass, ampalaya, Baguio beans, broccoli, cauliflower, cabbage, beets, carrot, cassava, celery, chayote, cucumber, ginger, kinchay, lettuce, okra, onion leeks, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tomato, guyabano, honeydew, jackfruit, lemon, longan, orange, papaya, turnip, strawberry, avocado, banana, cacao, coffee, dragon fruit, and calamansi is in progress. Harvesting of ampalaya, Baguio beans, carrot, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, lettuce, long pepper, ginger, celery, onion leeks, patola, pechay, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tomato, taro, peanut, winged bean, spinach, lemongrass, mung bean, strawberry, cacao, banana, mango, guyabano, lemon, watermelon, honeydew, papaya, and calamansi continues. Water management, pest and disease management, fertilizer application, and cleaning of farm areas are taking place. Delivery of fresh produce to the market is being done. Drying and milling of harvested rice and corn are taking place.

Region 3 Central Luzon

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

Aurora: 50 – 120; Rest: 0 – 20

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

Aurora: 3 – 7; Rest: 0 – 4

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice crops are currently in ripening and maturing stages. Harvesting of rice continues. Some corn are in reproductive stage. Growing of celery, cowpea, cucumber, eggplant, garlic, ginger, long pepper, malunggay, mung bean, mustard, broccoli, cauliflower, cadios, okra, onion, patani, patola, peanut, bok choy, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, mango, dragon fruit, turnip, watermelon, jackfruit, melon, pomelo, rambutan, cacao, coconut, and calamansi is ongoing. Harvesting of okra, ampalaya, squash, eggplant, cassava, celery, chayote, chili pepper, coffee, cucumber, lettuce, long pepper, onion, patola, pechay, bok choy, radish, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, tomato, ube, upo, kangkong, malunggay, mustard, alugbati, spinach, taro, banana, mango, guyabano, dragon fruit, turnip, tamarind, papaya, coconut, and calamansi are also underway. Field monitoring, pest and disease management, nutrient and water management, and fertilizer application are being done.

NCR (National Capital Region)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 20

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

0 - 3

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Urban vegetable gardening such as growing of ampalaya, patola, bok choy, mustard, chili pepper, long pepper, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, camote tops, lettuce, malunggay, mushroom, mung bean, okra, oregano, basil, pandan, squash, sweet potato, talinum, tomato, spinach, winged bean, banana, papaya, mango, guava, jackfruit, aratilis, avocado, star apple, and calamansi is taking place. Harvesting of alugbati, ampalaya, bok choy, camote tops, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, mustard, okra, oregano, patola, spinach, string bean, squash, talinum, tomato, upo, winged bean, lettuce, pechay, banana, papaya, avocado, jackfruit, mango, and calamansi is ongoing. Cleaning of backyard gardens, weeding, trimming, pruning, fertilizer application, composting, and water management practices are being carried out. Pest and disease management is also being done.

Region 4A CALABARZON

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

Quezon: 50 – 120; Rest: 0 – 20

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

Quezon: 4 – 8; Rest: 2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

43 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

19 - 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

In some farm areas, land preparation continues. Rice are in ripening and maturing stages. Corn are in vegetative stage while some matured corn are being harvested. Harvesting of rice are also taking place. Growing of ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, chili pepper, 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, avocado, banana, cashew, coconut, cacao, coffee, pineapple, rambutan, pomelo, star apple, tamarind, dragon fruit, guava, jackfruit, kamias, lanzones, papaya, and mango continues. Harvesting of chayote, bell pepper, French beans, sweet pea, upo, coriander, cilantro, ampalaya, bok choy, cucumber, kamansi, chili pepper, eggplant, lettuce, malunggay, mustard, sweet potato, okra, patola, pechay, mustard, squash, string bean, tomato, winged bean, banana, coconut, coffee, cacao, papaya, melon, mango, jackfruit, catmon fruit, watermelon, and calamansi is taking place. Water management, cleaning of farms, weeding, and applying fertilizer are ongoing. Copra drying is also being done. Delivery of fresh produce in the market is being done.

Region 4B MIMAROPA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 60

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparations are ongoing. Rice are in ripening and maturing stages. Some rice and corn are being harvested. Growing of chili pepper, garlic, kangkong, malunggay, okra, onion, ampalaya, arrowroot, patola, pechay, squash, batao, cadios, cassava, sweet potato, tomato, upo, turnip, papaya, pomelo, mango, mangosteen, star apple, guava, pineapple, banana, coconut, dalandan, lanzones, calamansi, cashew, mushroom, and dragon fruit continues. Harvesting of ampalaya, pechay, cadios, cassava, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, kangkong, lettuce, long pepper, mushroom, okra, patola, radish, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, winged bean, banana, papaya, santol, cashew, mango, calamansi, coconut, star apple, mangosteen, jackfruit, and turnip is ongoing. Fertilizer application, spraying pesticide, weeding, and cleaning of farms are in progress. Copra making and nut drying are underway. Drying and milling of rice and corn are ongoing.

Region 5 Bicol Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

30 – 140

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

5 – 10

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice are in the vegetative and reproductive stages while some are in ripening and maturing stages. Corn are in vegetative and reproductive stages. Growing of fern leaves, kangkong, malunggay, okra, onion, patola, pechay, lettuce, cucumber, squash, sweet potato, ampalaya, snap bean, cadios, cassava, chili, garlic, lemongrass, pandan, onion, sweet pepper, taro, ginger, tomato, upo, banana, dalandan, kangkong, pandan, lemongrass, onion leeks, dragon fruit, coconut, pili nut, mango, mangosteen, guava, papaya, condol, calamansi, jackfruit, pineapple, pomelo, star apple, coconut, and abaca is ongoing. Harvesting of okra, malunggay, pandan, lemongrass, kangkong, chayote, cucumber, fern leaves, ginger, mustard, mung bean, chili pepper, pechay, snap bean, squash, sweet pepper, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, banana, coconut, papaya, pili nut, cassava, and calamansi is ongoing. Fertilizer application, weeding, spraying, copra drying, cleaning of farm areas, and water management are in progress. Delivery of fresh produce to the market is ongoing. Pest and disease management are taking place.

Region 6 Western Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

58 – 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparations are taking place in some areas. Some rice are in vegetative, reproductive, ripening, and maturing stages. Harvesting of rice is taking place. Harvesting and milling of sugar cane are ongoing. Growing of tomato, pechay, squash, sweet potato, upo, ginger, cassava, winged bean, green onions, peanut, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, bokchoy, bitter gourd, spinach, mushroom, avocado, banana, coffee, coconut, guava, cashew, jackfruit, mango, mangosteen, tamarind, rambutan, santol, star apple, and sugarcane is taking place. Harvesting of okra, pechay, patola, chili pepper, mushroom, pandan, mung bean, potato, radish, squash, alugbati, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, ampalaya, lettuce, cabbage, cassava, carrot, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, green onions, kangkong, lemongrass, long pepper, winged bean, guava, mango, dalandan, tamarind, watermelon, papaya, avocado, banana, calamansi, and cacao is ongoing. Fertilizer application, weeding, watering activities, cleaning of farms, and spraying are being performed. Delivery of fresh produce in the market is also ongoing. Irrigation is being done due to prolonged dry season. Drying and milling of rice are also ongoing.

Region 7 Central Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 - 25

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

1 – 5

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 - 97

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

22 - 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land preparation is ongoing. Rice are in the reproductive, ripening, and maturing stages, while some corn are in reproductive and maturing stages. Harvesting of matured rice and corn is taking place. Growing of kangkong, lettuce, lemongrass, malunggay, okra, onion, pandan, alugbati, ampalaya, cadios, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, squash, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, patola, garlic, sweet pepper, long pepper, cabbage, carrot, potato, avocado, banana, cacao, coffee, peanut, coconut, dragon fruit, guyabano, jackfruit, lanzones, mangosteen, papaya, pomelo, and rambutan is being performed. Harvesting of eggplant, kangkong, lettuce, malunggay, okra, pechay, ampalaya, camote tops, cassava, chayote, cucumber, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, ube, sweet potato, taro, tomato, banana, papaya, mango, jackfruit, and calamansi is ongoing. Copra making and nut drying are in progress. Weeding, fertilizer application, and pest management, and water management are being done. Delivery of fresh produce to the market continues.

Region 8 Eastern Visayas

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

Northern and Eastern Samar: 80 – 210; Rest of Eastern Visayas: 0 – 75

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

6 – 10

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

In some farm areas, land preparation is ongoing. Rice crops are in the vegetative, reproductive, and ripening stages. Corn is still in the vegetative stage. Growing of cucumber, eggplant, garlic, 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, and abaca is still in progress. Harvesting of chayote, alugbati, ampalaya, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, long pepper, malunggay, mushroom, pechay, lettuce, cucurbits, chili pepper, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, patola, banana, mango, guyabano, jackfruit, mangosteen, papaya, cacao, and calamansi is taking place. Copra-making and nut drying are still ongoing. Pest and disease control and management are in progress. Field monitoring, water management, and cleaning of farms are also taking place. Delivery of fresh produce using covered vans to the market continues. Drying and milling of rice are being done.

Region 9 Zamboanga Peninsula

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 – 50

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 - 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 - 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 - 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice are in the reproductive, ripening, and maturing stages while corn are still in reproductive stage. Harvesting of matured rice and corn continues. Growing of ampalaya, cassava, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, lettuce, long chili, mustard, mushroom, okra, fern leaves, onion, pechay, patola, squash, string bean, sweet pepper, sweet potato, potato, cabbage, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, upo, rubber, calamansi, coconut, banana, jackfruit, lanzones, papaya, mangosteen, durian, pomelo, and abaca is still ongoing. Harvesting of ampalaya, cassava, chili pepper, cucumber, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, mushroom, okra, pechay, squash, alugbati, spinach, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, upo, banana, mangosteen, papaya, coconut, pomelo, mango, and calamansi is still being done. Water management, nutrient management, and pest and disease monitoring and management are ongoing. Weeding, pruning, and trimming are also being carried out. Delivery of fresh produce is taking place. Drying and milling of harvested rice and corn are being done.

Region 10 Northern Mindanao

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 - 40

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

40 - 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

Upland: 18 – 34; Lowland: 21 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Land and seedbed preparations are being performed. Rice and corn are in vegetative stage. Growing of lettuce, 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, sugarcane, pineapple, pomelo, banana, cacao, dragon fruit, durian, coffee, jackfruit, guyabano, mango, mangosteen, marang, and calamansi is being done. Harvesting of chayote, eggplant, chili pepper, kangkong, malunggay, pechay, squash, sweet potato, taro, tomato, ampalaya, cabbage, camote tops, cassava, banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, durian, mangosteen, pomelo, papaya, and calamansi is taking place. Field monitoring, water management, weed control, fertilizer application, and farm cleaning continue. Copra making and nut drying are ongoing. Drying and milling of rice and corn are ongoing.

Region 11 Davao Region

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

30 – 130

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

4 – 8

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

Upland: 18 – 34; Lowland: 21 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Most rice are in ripening and maturing stages while corn are still in reproductive stage. In some areas, the harvesting of rice and corn is still underway. Growing of onion, ampalaya, cabbage, cassava, chili pepper, chayote, cucumber, eggplant, ginger, habichuelas, lettuce, long chili, mushroom, cauliflower, broccoli, carrot, sweet pepper, mung bean, okra, peanut, patola, pechay, radish, squash, string bean, ube, taro, sweet potato, tomato, ube, upo, soybean, banana, cacao, coffee, coconut, durian, honeydew, mango, mangosteen, melon, papaya, pineapple, pomelo, marang, watermelon, and calamansi is ongoing. Harvesting ampalaya, carrot, cassava, chayote, eggplant, ginger, lettuce, okra, pechay, string bean, sweet potato, taro, alugbati, lemongrass, saluyot, turmeric, upo, banana, cacao, coconut, coffee, guyabano, honeydew, jackfruit, mango, marang, and papaya is taking place. Field monitoring, pest and disease management, composting, water management, and fertilizer application are underway. Drying and milling of rice and corn are ongoing.

Region 12 SOCCSKSARGEN

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

0 - 30

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

50 - 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 - 34

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice are in reproductive and ripening stages while corn are still in vegetative stage. Growing of alugbati, ampalaya, broccoli, cabbage, cassava, cauliflower, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lemongrass, lettuce, malunggay, mung bean, okra, pechay, potato, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, tomato, turmeric, ube, soybean, banana, cacao, coffee, coconut, durian, guava, guyabano, jackfruit, lanzones, marang, pomelo, papaya, and tamarind is underway. Harvesting of camote tops, carrot, chayote, eggplant, habichuelas, lettuce, malunggay, lemongrass, pechay, squash, string bean, sweet potato, tomato, taro, soybean, coffee, banana, durian, guyabano, marang, papaya, pomelo, tamarind, and calamansi is ongoing. Weeding, fertilizer application, spraying, water management, and pest and disease monitoring and management continue. Delivery of fresh produce to the market is also in progress.

Region 13 CARAGA

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

50 – 150

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

6 – 10

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

45 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

21 – 36

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Most rice are in reproductive stage while some are still in vegetative stage. Growing of lemongrass, pandan, bok choy, alugbati, ampalaya, cassava, chayote, chili pepper, eggplant, ginger, kangkong, lettuce, long pepper, malunggay, mustard, mung bean, okra, onion, pechay, peanut, soybean, mushroom, spinach, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, turmeric, tomato, upo, banana, coconut, coffee, dalandan, dragon fruit, guyabano, mango, jackfruit, papaya, rambutan, abaca, cacao, and calamansi is taking place. Harvesting of cassava, chayote, eggplant, patola, kangkong, lettuce, mushroom, okra, pechay, squash, string bean, alugbati, sweet potato, tomato, upo, papaya, banana, coffee, coconut, mango, mangosteen, tamarind, and calamansi continues. Weeding, fertilizer application, pest and disease management, and water management are ongoing. Copra making and nut drying are underway.

BARMM (Bangsamoro Autonomous Region in Muslim Mindanao)

Forecast Rainfall (mm):

20 – 130

Rainy Days (0.1mm or more):

2 – 6

Actual Soil Moisture Condition:

n/a

Range of Relative Humidity (%):

55 – 98

Min - Max Temperature (°C):

20 – 35

Crop Phenology, Situation and Farm Activities:

Rice are in the vegetative and reproductive stages while corn are still in vegetative stage. Growing of sweet pepper, broccoli, cauliflower, celery, chili pepper, ampalaya, carrot, cassava, bok choy, cucumber, eggplant, habichuelas, lettuce, kangkong, mustard, onion leeks, pechay, potato, radish, squash, string bean, sweet potato, taro, ube, upo, banana, coconut, dalandan, durian, jackfruit, marang, papaya, pineapple, pomelo, mango, and calamansi is underway. Harvesting of chili pepper, eggplant, kangkong, lemongrass, malunggay, patola, pechay, cassava, squash, okra, banana, coconut, durian, marang, mangosteen, papaya, and calamansi is being carried out. Copra making and nut drying are ongoing. Water management, fertilizer application, pest and disease management are also taking place.

Prepared By:

Prepared
RAMM
Checked
MTR
Approved
TAC
Uploaded
ARL