But Tadeco officials said the biosecurity facilities were there only to protect the plantation against the spread of Fusarium wilt, known to infect banana plants in the country. He said the demolition team from the province had come armed with heavy equipment and backhoes, which meant they really meant to dismantle the structures. ADVERTISEMENT“The number one pride of Mindanao is the banana industry once started here by my father. The feud between Alvarez and Floirendo, erstwhile pals, came to a head when Alvarez was ousted as Speaker. Since their feud, Alvarez has been targeting Tadeco, knowing that it would hurt the Floirendos financially.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 09, 2019 10:30 UTC