Latest surveys are results of inflationary sugar cartel
High prices clobbered 72 percent of Filipinos in December. Inflation strained them worse than low wages, 40 percent; joblessness, 28 percent and poverty, 25 percent, Pulse Asia’s survey shows......»»
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......»»
‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying
‘STABILIZE PRICES’ | Sugar council lauds move for direct sugar buying.....»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
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......»»
UP warning vs ‘kalye surveys’ recirculates online
A warning by the University of the Philippines School of Statistics against the proliferation of surveys with unclear methodologies has recirculated online amid the declaration of several personalities of their potential candidacies in next year’s elections......»»
Public urged to demand transparency from ‘kalye surveys’
Faculty members of the University of the Philippines School of Statistics have warned against the apparent proliferation of surveys carried out with dubious methods, cautioning the public to be critical of social media personalities “doing their own brand of research.”.....»»
A 97-year-old Philippine company closes down
Sugar refiner Central Azucarera Don Pedro in Nasugbu, Batangas, terminates all its employees, saying 'increased sugar importation' by the government in the past years hurt its operations. Thousands of sugarcane planters and field workers are affected......»»
Export of raw sugar to US planned by mid-year
The Sugar Regulatory Administration has started the preparatory work for the country’s export of raw sugar to the US as early as the middle of the year......»»
RHI widens net loss to P360 million
The attributable net loss of sugar and ethanol producer Roxas Holdings Inc. (RHI) in the first quarter of its current fiscal year widened to nearly P360 million as revenues plummeted due to stoppage of its sugar and bioethanol businesses......»»
Philippines gets 25,000 MT US sugar allocation
Washington has given Manila the green light to export 25,300 metric tons raw value of raw sugar to the US at lower tariff rates, the US Trade Representative announced recently......»»
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List
Sugar trail in Panay, Negros eyes inclusion in World Heritage List.....»»
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage
Calle Real joins Western Visayas Sugar Heritage Trail vying for Unesco World Heritage.....»»
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’.....»»
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.....»»
House leaders question Cha-cha survey results
Two House leaders yesterday questioned the latest Pulse Asia survey results which showed that 88 percent of Filipinos are opposed to the amendment of economic provisions in the 1987 Constitution......»»
EDITORIAL - Easing food importation
With food-fueled inflation accelerating for the second straight month in March, and the latest surveys showing rising prices still the top concern of Filipinos, the government’s has once again opted for its go-to response: increased importation......»»