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Due to a pest infestation, both Bacolod and Negros Occidental have declared a state of calamity, with aid being sent to affected areas.
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Updated Aug 8
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What happened
Due to a pest infestation, both Bacolod and Negros Occidental have declared a state of calamity, with aid being sent to affected areas.
Who's involved
What this event is mainly aboutHow it developed
Newest first. Tap a step to see who reported it.- Local officials and politicians are participating in the management of the ongoing crisis in Negros Occidental.Sub-event
- Bacolod city relies on sugarcane produced in Negros Occidental province, and officials are submitting information regarding affected farmers.Sub-event
Pest infestation leads to calamity declaration in Bacolod and Negros Occidental.1 source
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The entities involved
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Bacolod
city of the Philippines and capital of the province of Negros Occidental
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Negros Occidental
province of the Philippines
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Greg Gasataya
Filipino politician
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