Kabacan, North Cotabato is a province of the Philippines in Central Mindanao, is one of the main manufacturers and suppliers of cereals, tropical fruits, vegetables, sugar cane, coconut, coffee, freshwater fish as well as raw materials, semi-finished and fine wood.

Agricultural lands of this province were attacked by rodents. At least 9 of the 24 villages had been severely damaged. Filipinos count losses.

“Hundreds of corn crops in these areas were destroyed. Mass attack of rodents began in the last days of December last year", - said the representative of municipal governance in reducing disaster risk.

According to preliminary data 475.75 hectares of corn fields were nearly destroyed, affected more than 400 farmers.

Massive infestations were reported in most villages of the island.

In addition to corn fields, the rodents began to attack and some rice fields.

Municipal management of agriculture still calculates the damage from the invasion of rodents.

Kabacan is one of the Central areas for the production of rice and corn in Mindanao.

In addition, adverse weather conditions in almost all towns in North Cotabato can also cause contamination of crops,- said the representative of Department on combating with natural disasters.