By Leilanie G. Adriano Staff reporter LAOAG CITY—The association of mango growers and the provincial government is on alert after a report of cecid fly infestation in Ilocos Norte. Cecid fly resembles a bigger mosquito that attacks mango trees at night. They leave circular black marks on the mango fruit when they lay their eggs. Its larva soon goes inside the fruit and eventually destroying it. To prevent its spread, Ilocos Norte governor Ma. Imelda “Imee” R. Marcos immediately approved the allocation of some funds to contain this mango disease that has been affecting the productivity of mango farmers in the Ilocos region. Though the total amount was not publicly announced yet, Ricardo Tolentino, president of the Ilocos Norte Mango Growers Federation said they are thankful for the provincial government through the governor for responding immediately to their concern. As of this posting, mango traders in Ilocos Nor
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