
Zubiri calls for swift action on sugar slide
He noted that what used to sell for P2,500 per bag is now down to about P2,000, resulting in losses of P300 to P500 per bag for farmers.
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He noted that what used to sell for P2,500 per bag is now down to about P2,000, resulting in losses of P300 to P500 per bag for farmers.

The Philippine sugar industry is undergoing a major overhaul as the government rolls out reforms to stabilize supply, protect farmers and modernize production.…



Universal Robina Corp. (URC) reported a 4% drop in Q1 net income to P4.1 billion as lower sugar prices weighed on its commodities business, even as…

The US Department of Agriculture said output for marketing year 2026 to 2027 may fall to 1.93 million metric tons, down from an estimated 1.95 million MT in…
As of last March, sugar stocks reached 668,405 metric tons, up from 568,871 metric tons in the same period last year.

The Senate is set to investigate alleged excessive sugar imports despite an active moratorium, amid reports of oversupply, falling farmgate prices, and…

Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has filed Senate Resolution No. 369 seeking an inquiry into alleged over-importation of sugar amid oversupply,…

‘After various consultative meetings with sugar industry stakeholders initiated by the DA and the SRA, the issue of artificial sweeteners has brought the sugar…


‘Our shared purpose is to find sustainable solutions that will secure the lifeline of the sugar industry.’

The number of operating raw sugar mills dropped from 28 in 2018 to 25 in 2025, with 13 located on Negros Island.


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The Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration reaffirm a sugar import moratorium, prioritize local sugar, and launch a government buying…

The Department of Agriculture and the Sugar Regulatory Administration extended the sugar import ban, tightened molasses import rules, and launched a buying…

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