via SEARCA Biotechnology Information Center online discussions (July 21, 2010)

Philippines - The first harvest of USAID-funded genetically modified (GM) eggplants has shown resistance to fruit-and-shoot borer worm infestation. With current non-GM eggplant, Filipino farmers lose 50% of their harvest to the worms. To fight infestation, farmers spray insecticides dangerous to their health and the environment as often as every other day during the 3-5 month growing season.

more info here -Manila Bulletin Online (June 28, 2010, Melanie Aguiba) and Business Mirror (July 3, 2010, Lyn Resurreccion)