Stakeholders seek balanced approach regarding sugar tax hike
Asian Consulting Group chief tax advisor, Mon Abrea cautioned that raising tax rates would not necessarily result in a proportional increase in government…
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FL seeks revival of sugar industry
First Lady Liza Araneta-Marcos meets sugar industry stakeholders in Negros Occidental to address RSSI infestation, rising costs, low farmgate prices and other…
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Sugar industry bets on science to stay competitive
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When ‘I feel fine’ is not enough
Modern diabetes care is not only about lowering sugar; it also protects the heart, kidneys, eyes and overall quality of life.
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Sugar industry gets major overhaul
The Philippine sugar industry is undergoing a major overhaul as the government rolls out reforms to stabilize supply, protect farmers and modernize production.…
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JV pushes sugar industry overhaul
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El Niño to cut Phl sugar output next crop year — USDA
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…
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JV seeks probe of sugar imports
As of last March, sugar stocks reached 668,405 metric tons, up from 568,871 metric tons in the same period last year.
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Senate to probe sugar imports amid reported oversupply
The Senate is set to investigate alleged excessive sugar imports despite an active moratorium, amid reports of oversupply, falling farmgate prices, and…
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Ejercito seeks probe into sugar importation amid oversupply
Senate Deputy Majority Leader JV Ejercito has filed Senate Resolution No. 369 seeking an inquiry into alleged over-importation of sugar amid oversupply,…
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Stakeholders call DA, SRA to regulate sugar substitutes
‘After various consultative meetings with sugar industry stakeholders initiated by the DA and the SRA, the issue of artificial sweeteners has brought the sugar…
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Sugar industry seeks lawmakers’ SOS
‘Our shared purpose is to find sustainable solutions that will secure the lifeline of the sugar industry.’
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Kiko warns sugar industry faces collapse without urgent reforms
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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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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Zubiri calls for urgent government action amid brewing sugar crisis
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel “Migz” Zubiri urges urgent government action to address a brewing sugar crisis as mill gate prices fall below production…
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DA taps US exports to rescue sugar prices
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DA, SRA extend sugar import ban to aid farmers
The Department of Agriculture and Sugar Regulatory Administration reaffirm a sugar import moratorium, prioritize local sugar, and launch a government buying…
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