INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers
INDUSTRY LEADERS CONVENE | DA, SRA, stakeholders discuss plan to buy sugar from local farmers.....»»
Producers buck plan to allow more sugar imports
The Sugar Council, composed of three sugarcane producers’ federations in the country, has expressed its vehement opposition to the proposal of the Sugar Regulatory Administration o address low millgate prices of sugar, by “allowing traders to import even more sugar.”.....»»
SRA did not propose more sugar imports – group
The Sugar Regulatory Administration is not proposing more sugar importation, according to the United Sugar Producers Federation......»»
No sugar MAV this year – SRA
The government did not allow the importation of sugar at a lower tariff rate in the current minimum access volume (MAV) year since the country has ample stocks to meet domestic consumption, the Sugar Regulatory Administration said......»»
Traders, importers to buy local raw sugar at premium
Sugar traders are keen on purchasing 300,000 metric tons of local raw sugar at a premium price in exchange for getting a priority allocation in future import programs of the government......»»
‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying
‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying.....»»
Mayor urged to convene film festival council
Mayor urged to convene film festival council.....»»
VMC net income tumbles on low sugar prices
Low sugar prices and output dragged the earnings of listed sugar miller Victorias Milling Co. Inc. by more than a third in the first half of its current crop year......»»
Heaven Peralejo, may babala sa mga ‘sugar babies’
BIDA sa 2022 Metro Manila Film Festival entry na Nananahimik Ang Gabi ang controversial PBB alumna turned actress na si Heaven Peralejo. First time din nito tumanggap ng mapangahas na papel bilang ‘sugar baby’ ng mas matandang lalaki na karakter naman ni Ian Veneracion. Ayon sa dalaga, tinanggap niya ang proyekto dahil maganda ang script […] The post Heaven Peralejo, may babala sa mga ‘sugar babies’ appeared first on Pinoy Parazzi......»»
Batangas sugar refinery stops operations
Listed sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. yesterday said it permanently ceased the operations of its wholly owned subsidiary Central Azucarera Don Pedro Inc. Sugar in Batangas to slash its losses......»»
No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP
By ZYSA MEI ELLORAN Bulatlat.com MANILA – The farmers are hungry. This is the sentiment of Filipino farmers as they continue to call for government support having suffered the worst impacts of the El Niño phenomenon, resulting in heavy losses in their livelihood. “Farmers need an urgent and concrete response from the government. Farmers need… The post No rice subsidies, cash assistance for El Niño-stricken local food producers – KMP appeared first on Bulatlat......»»
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures
SRA allots P66-M fund for El Niño mitigation measures.....»»
Stormont Party Leaders Discuss Priorities for New Executive
Party leaders and officials in Northern Ireland recently met to discuss the priorities for the first day of a new government, signaling a potential breakthrough.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
Philippines launches campaign to boost halal industry
MANILA, Jan. 23 (Xinhua) -- The Philippines on Tuesday launched a four-year plan to boost the halal industry, hoping to turn the country into a leading halal hub in the Asia-Pacific region by 2028. Philippine Trade and Industry Secretary Alfredo Pascual said the Philippine Halal Industry Development Strategic Plan "aspires to establish the Philippines as a customer-focused, collaborative, comprehensive, and comp.....»»
‘Imports, SRA made future worse for RHI unit’
Sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) took a major hit as increased imports and an alleged instruction from the government to stop refining led to the closure of its wholly owned subsidiary......»»
Belmonte, Frasco discuss QMC redevelopment plan
Quezon City Mayor Joy Belmonte met with Tourism Secretary Christina Frasco on Tuesday to discuss the local government’s......»»
Ombudsman affirms decision to indict ex-SRA chief
The Office of the Ombudsman has affirmed its earlier decision indicting former Sugar Regulatory Administration chief Hermenegildo Serafica for the delay in the procurement of farming tools worth P5.7 million......»»
South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat, Maguindanao Sur stakeholders ink pledge to protect Marbel Buluan Watershed
KORONADAL CITY (MindaNews / 6 March)– After seven years, various stakeholders from the public and private sectors formalized their commitment Wednesday for the protection and preservation of the Marbel Buluan Watershed, a vital biodiversity area spanning 121,000 hectares in the provinces of South Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat and Maguindanao del Sur. Catholic Church leaders expressed their […].....»»
Education s old problems, new stop-gap measures: Why media need to look at the bigger picture
THE CRISIS in education may not be the only serious challenge facing the new year. But it has certainly captured media coverage and more public attention engaging stakeholders, not just students, teachers and parents but also business and industry leaders.Unfortunately, the government has responded not with a comprehensive plan or strategy to address the failure of Filipino students to learn basic skills and ins.....»»
Government, stakeholders’ cooperation vital for tourism development – travel agency
The Philippine government and private tourism stakeholders should keep cooperating to promote and develop the country’s tourism industry, according to travel agency Rajah Travel......»»