Passi City Declares State of Calamity Over Sugarcane Pest Infestation
Over 3,300 hectares of sugarcane farms in Passi City, Philippines, are affected by a red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation, threatening the livelihoods of over 8,000 farmers and workers. The city has declared a state of calamity and is implementing containment measures.
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