Production

Palay production in Bataan province fell by 1.27 percent in the first quarter of 2025, totaling 42,998.04 metric tons. This represents a decrease of 554 metric tons compared to the same quarter in 2024. Likewise, corn production declined significantly, dropping by 76.20 percent. (Table 1).

In terms of distribution, total palay production was entirely attributed to the irrigated ecosystem, with no production recorded in the rainfed ecosystem during this quarter. For corn, yellow corn comprised 98.64 percent of the total output, while white corn accounted for just 1.63 percent (Table 1).

Table 1. Palay and Corn: Volume of Production in Metric Tons by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 and Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

In the first quarter of 2025, irrigated palay production fell by 1.27 percent compared to the same quarter in 2024. Similarly, white corn and yellow corn production also saw substantial declines, decreasing by 97.51 percent and 73.02 percent, respectively. (Figure 1)

Figure 1. Palay and Corn: Volume of Production in Metric Tons by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 and Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

The volume of irrigated palay production in Bataan province exhibited a fluctuating pattern from the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. There was a significant decline from the first to the third quarter of 2024, followed by a sharp increase. On the other hand, the production of rainfed palay, white corn, and yellow corn remained relatively stable over the same period. (Figure 2)

Figure 2. Palay and Corn: Volume of Production in Metric Tons by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

Area Harvested

The total harvested area of palay in Bataan province was estimated at 9,497.45 hectares in the first quarter of 2025, marking a 5.70 percent increase compared to the same period in 2024. Conversely, the area devoted to corn cultivation saw a significant decline of 78.58 percent. (Table 2)

Based on the ecosystem, total palay area harvested was entirely attributed to the irrigated ecosystem, with no harvested area recorded in the rainfed ecosystem during this quarter. For corn, 2.42 percent of the area was planted to white corn, and 97.58 percent to yellow corn. (Table 2)

Table 2. Palay and Corn: Area Harvested in Hectares by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 and Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

In the first quarter of 2024, irrigated palay area harvested increased by 5.7 percent compared to the same quarter in 2024. In contrast, white corn and yellow corn production also saw substantial declines, decreasing by 97.84 percent and 72.52 percent, respectively. (Figure 3)

Figure 3. Palay and Corn: Area Harvested in Hectares by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 and Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

The area harvested of irrigated palay production in Bataan province exhibited a fluctuating pattern from the first quarter of 2024 to the first quarter of 2025. There was a significant decline from the first to the third quarter of 2024, followed by a sharp increase. On the other hand, the production of rainfed palay, white corn, and yellow corn remained relatively stable over the same period. (Figure 4)

Figure 4. Palay and Corn: Area Harvested in Hectares by Ecosystem/Crop type in Bataan Q1 2024 to Q1 2025

Source: https://openstat.psa.gov.ph/

FRANCISCO P. CORPUZ
Chief Statistical Specialist