The Philippines is among the most disaster prone countries in the world. More than 200 climate-related natural disasters were recorded in the last two decades. Alone in 2011 the country was hit by 33 disasters, claiming 1 430 lives. Typhoons trigger landslides, flashfloods, mudslides, widespread flooding, and cause significant destruction and damages. Agriculture is the sector most affected by tropical cyclones, causing a decline in production and productivity which can threaten the country's food security. The use of early-maturing rice varieties (EMRV) was tested to improve the production of transplanted rice in typhoon-prone Bicol region. EMRVs can improve food security, reduce farmers’ vulnerability from adverse climatic events during the months of June to December (wet season cropping), and prevent high production loss due to damages to standing rice crops brought on by typhoons. In combination with other methods (e.g. timing of planting), this technology aims to facilitate environmental adaptation for cultivation and to contribute to food and economic security in the region by reducing crop losses in typhoon prone areas.