Typhoons Opong, Nando, and Mirasol have battered various regions of the country in recent weeks, leaving behind widespread damage to infrastructure and agriculture, according to initial government assessments.

The Department of Public Works and Highways (DPWH) reported extensive destruction of roads, bridges, and flood-control facilities in Northern Luzon, the Bicol region, and parts of Visayas. Landslides and flooding rendered several national highways impassable, disrupting the transport of goods and delaying relief operations. In some provinces, local governments declared states of calamity after key bridges collapsed, isolating remote communities.

On the other hand, the Department of Agriculture (DA) estimated billions of pesos in losses across rice, corn, and high-value crops. Typhoon Opong inundated thousands of hectares of farmland in Central Luzon, while Nando’s heavy rains destroyed fishponds and livestock facilities in Eastern Visayas. Mirasol, the most recent storm, devastated standing rice crops just days before harvest, raising fears of higher food prices in the coming months.

“Farmers are the hardest hit, with many losing both their harvests and means of livelihood. We are preparing assistance packages including seeds, fertilizers, and fuel subsidies to help them recover,” DA officials said.

Power lines, irrigation systems, and post-harvest facilities also sustained heavy damage. The National Irrigation Administration reported that several major irrigation canals were breached, threatening the next planting season if not immediately repaired.

Economic analysts warn that the compounded impact of the three typhoons may further strain government resources. The National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Council (NDRRMC) said rehabilitation efforts would require coordination between multiple agencies, with funding support from both national and local governments.

As of latest reports, the combined damage from Opong, Nando, and Mirasol has surpassed initial estimates, and assessments are still ongoing. Officials are urging Congress to allocate additional calamity and rehabilitation funds in the upcoming budget deliberations.

The devastation underscores the country’s continued vulnerability to extreme weather events. Experts are calling for stronger climate resilience measures, including more durable infrastructure, sustainable flood-control systems, and expanded crop insurance coverage for farmers.

For now, thousands of affected families remain dependent on relief operations, while communities struggle to rebuild amid back-to-back disasters.