The Philippines is particularly prone to natural disasters due to its geographical location and physical environment. The country experiences an average of 20 typhoons yearly, which trigger landslides, flash-floods, mudslides, widespread flooding, and cause destruction and damages to homes, community buildings, communications, infrastructure, and agriculture. Within the Philippines, Bicol is one of the most hazard prone regions and agriculture is regularly among the most effected sectors. About 42 percent of the region’s workforce depends on agricultural production. Because it is expected that the impacts of climate change will further exacerbate the regions’ exposure to climate–induced risks, farmers need to adapt their farming systems to the new conditions. Cultivation of flood-tolerant varieties is a potential adaptation option in flood affected rice areas. For flood-prone areas, the cultivation of NSIC Rc194, can be an appropriate submergence rice variety and a cost-effective coping mechanism. The practice has been recommended by the farmers and local experts and approved by the scientists as a suitable technology to be tested.