Sugar farmers, workers seek audit of RSSI funds as pest continues to ravage Negros farms
Sugar farmers and workers in Negros Island are seeking an audit of the P206.4 million spent by the Sugar Regulatory Administration to combat the red-striped soft scale insect infestation. The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines is demanding a full independent audit of the funds, citing lack of concrete assistance to small planters and workers. The infestation has affected at least 16,019 hectares of sugar farms, mostly in Negros Occidental, and is threatening the livelihood of tens of thousands of workers.
- ▪At least 16,019 hectares of sugar farms on Negros Island are affected by the red-striped soft scale insect infestation.
- ▪The Sugar Regulatory Administration has spent P206.4 million to combat the infestation since last year.
- ▪The National Congress of Unions in the Sugar Industry of the Philippines is demanding a full independent audit of the funds.
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window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-top-billboard" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "oop" ); window.rapplerAds.displayAd( "mobile-oop" ); sugar industry Sugar farmers, workers seek audit of RSSI funds as pest continues to ravage Negros farms Jun 30, 2026 4:25 PM PHT Ambo Delilan Listen to this article Upgrade to listen Powered by Speechify Already have Rappler+? Sign in to listen to groundbreaking journalism. SUMMARY This is AI generated summarization, which may have errors. For context, always refer to the full article. An RSSI-raved sugar farm in EB Magalona, Negros Occidental.
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