AID TO FARMERS, FISHERFOLK. Agriculture Field officer Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa assures affected farmers and fishers affected by Tropical Storm Agaton they will be given a PHP662.5-million aid during a virtual press conference on Tuesday (April 19, 2022). The Department of Agriculture said regional offices promptly responded to the needs of the agricultural sector. (Screengrab) MANILA - The Department of Agriculture (DA) has secured at least PHP662.5 million in assistance to affected farmers and fisherfolk following the onslaught of Tropical Storm Agaton in regions in the Visayas and Mindanao. DA-Field officer Assistant Secretary Arnel de Mesa assured the public that regional responses are in place, including the distribution of seedlings and indemnification, among others. "Natutuwa tayo sa ating regional field offices dahil sa kanilang maagang pagkilos. Gayundin, binisita ng ating mahal na pangulo ang Leyte at ganun din ang Capiz, at nakapagbigay tayo ng mga ayuda (We'