Passi City under state of calamity amid pest infestation

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Passi City under state of calamity amid pest infestation — Sources: Inquirer.net

ILOILO CITY, Philippines — Passi City in Iloilo province was placed under a state of calamity on Friday as the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) infestation continued to spread, making it the latest area to take the measure as the pest threatens sugarcane plantations across major producing areas of the country. Passi City joins Negros

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Passi City under state of calamity amid pest infestation

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