In Sagada, mango trees that once struggled to bear fruit are now producing more because the weather has become slightly warmer and more favorable for fruiting.

Is it getting hotter in Sagada?

Have you noticed that Sagada feels warmer lately?

Lesser people say “bring a jacket” and more “where’s the electric fan?”

According to PAGASA (Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration ), temperatures in the Philippines have been rising in recent years due to climate change (Climate change is like Earth slowly getting a fever over many years.)

According to PAGASA’s climate studies:

2. Many weather stations show a warming trend of around 0.1°C per decade in recent years. The number of hot days and warm nights has increased, while cooler nights have become less frequent. PAGASA also notes that all regions in the Philippines are experiencing warming trends, not just one area.

So how does this affect the mangoes?

On the other hand, mangoes thrive in warm, tropical conditions. As temperatures rise, areas that were once too cool might become more suitable for mango production.

Cool-climate fruits like persimmons prefer colder mountain conditions. They need consistent cool temperatures to grow properly. Too much heat can affect fruit quality, reduce yields, or even make them harder to grow at all.

What does this mean for the farmers in the future?

If mango trees start bearing fruits well in the highlands it may mean its getting warmer , so persimon may become harder to grow in the future and farmers may need to shift to crops that can handle more heat