Skip to main content

We've updated our Privacy Policy. Questions? Email us any time at privacy@ground.news

Published loading...Updated

SRA warns Negros pest outbreak could cut Philippines' raw sugar output by 150,000 MT

Summary by ChiniMandi
The Philippines’ Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) has warned that an outbreak of the red-striped soft scale insect (RSSI) in Negros Occidental could reduce the country’s raw sugar production by about 150,000 metric tonnes, or nearly 8% of annual output, if immediate control measures are not implemented. The agency said at least 30% of sugarcane farms in Negros Occidental have already been affected by the pest, with farmers in the northern p…
DisclaimerThis story is only covered by news sources that have yet to be evaluated by the independent media monitoring agencies we use to assess the quality and reliability of news outlets on our platform. Learn more here.

Bias Distribution

  • There is no tracked Bias information for the sources covering this story.

Factuality Info Icon

To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium

Ownership

Info Icon

To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage

ChiniMandi broke the news on Friday, July 17, 2026.
Too Big Arrow Icon
Sources are mostly out of (0)
News
Feed Dots Icon
For You
Search Icon
Search
Blindspot LogoBlindspotLocal