IN June 2014, when the cocolisap (scale insects) infestation had become a serious problem, President Aquino issued an executive order to combat the infestation that could wipe out our country’s coconut farming and industry.

The government allotted P750 million for the implementation of the Scale Insect Emergency Action Program.

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