‘’Stop trying to fool my younger brother.’’ Senator Imee Marcos issued this statement after she condemned the unauthorized and fraudulent use of the Office of the President to justify the importation of sugar. She referred to this as the “ultimate proof that thick-faced agricultural...
After President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. reportedly shut down a proposal to import 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar, House Ways and Means Committee Chairman Rep. Joey Salceda offered some solutions to the country’s domestic sugar supply issue. Read:...
Malacañang is now investigating the unauthorized signing of an order allowing the importation of additional sugar supply, calling the resolution "illegal." Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles (Photo courtesy of the Office of Press Secretary) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles disclosed that the...
President Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr. has rejected the proposal to import 300,000 metric tons (MT) of sugar amid the rising prices of the commodity. President Ferdinand “Bongbong” Marcos Jr. (Photo courtesy of Malacañang) Press Secretary Trixie Cruz-Angeles confirmed the decision of the...
The National Economic and Development Authority (NEDA) may consider the possibility of pursuing a sugar trade liberalization reform to improve the industry’s competitiveness. Socioeconomic Planning Secretary Arsenio M. Balisacan said the government needs to “look at closely” the sugar...
President Ferdinand “Bongbong” R. Marcos Jr., who also heads the Department of Agriculture (DA), met with officials of the agriculture department to tackle the course of action that the government will undertake for the sugar and coconut industry. (Photo courtesy of Office of the President...
It goes without saying that the core of every delectable Filipino meal are the ingredients that provide each dish with distinct twists, flavors, and aromas. From appetizer to dessert, Filipino cuisine reflects the nation’s general penchant for sweets. While almost every ingredient is readily...
The country's sugar supply may run out by August should the government prohibit the importation of sugar, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said. Sugar (MB File Photo) It noted that only one of the 13 refineries is operational as most of them stopped their operations in May. "If we rely on...
Senator Imee Marcos has warned that the government is about to violate the law in resuming the importation of 200,000 metric tons of sugar despite two court orders suspending it. Marcos, chairwoman of the Senate committee on economic affairs, said that the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) on...
Sugar in the Philippines is usually made from sugarcane. Though it comes from a plant, sugar is surprisingly not vegan most of the time. This is particularly true for white sugar, which is the most common type of sugar used in cooking and baking. The reason why white sugar is usually not...
Senator Christopher “Bong” Go on Monday urged the government to heed the local Filipino farmers call and refrain from importing agricultural products if it would hurt them. Go, a member of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, made the call after the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)...
Following a proposal by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import sugar, Senator Richard Gordon has pitched for the development of the Philippine sugar industry and to help farmers earn more through innovation. “ palakasin ang capability at capacity...
