The Department of Agriculture (DA) said Wednesday the Philippines will refrain from importing sugar until the milling season concludes by May or June 2026...
A robust and modern agriculture cannot do without reforms in the sugar industry.
The sugar sector, per official data, contributes about P90 billion to the...
The government plans to cap sugar imports in 2024 to 200,000 metric tons (MT) following ample shipments this year.
Agriculture Secretary Francisco Laurel said during...
Department of Agriculture (DA) Senior Undersecretary Domingo Panganiban said the department followed recommendations sent to President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. regarding sugar imports.
In a press...
Sen. Risa Hontiveros has identified three companies in the shipment of 440,000 metric tons of imported sugar, which she branded as “smuggled” since the...
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said on Tuesday it is awaiting the approval of the Department of Agriculture (DA) on its draft import plan...
The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers Inc. said Thursday it fully supports the decision of the Sugar Regulatory Administration to allow the importation of...
The Sugar Regulatory Board approved the importation of 200,000 metric tons of standard and bottler’s grade sugar to cover an expected shortfall caused by...
Former Senate President and Puwersa ng Masang Pilipino senatorial candidate Juan Ponce Enrile rallied supporters in Bacolod City as he called on government to...
The Philippine Confectionery Biscuit and Snack Association asked the government to allow the importation of cheap sweeteners to make the local confectionery industry competitive.
The...
