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......»»
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.....»»
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......»»
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’
‘Sugar Council embodiment of unity’.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024
MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»
From the Newsrooms: February 4 to 10, 2024
MARCOS' VISIT on February 7 fixed the news spotlight on Davao. Although bad weather had caused quite severe flooding and landslides in the area, the President's schedule which had been set earlier did not include stops in any of the disaster sites, although he did an aerial inspection and attended a briefing on the situation.The media did keep a close watch for signs of heightened or lighter tension between the.....»»
Did you know Nedy Tantoco loved to play the guitar?
Much has been said about the sudden passing of well-loved businesswoman Nedy Tantoco who excelled in everything she did and did many things from the kindness of her heart......»»
Tighter control over rice imports, direct buying from farmers eyed
The Department of Agriculture is seeking tighter control over the rice industry by restricting imports during harvest seasons and inspecting warehouses of traders and importers......»»
Meat imports up 3 percent in Q1
The country’s meat imports grew by three percent to over 270,000 metric tons in the first quarter on the back of higher pork purchases, latest government data showed......»»
Rice imports as of mid-March 886,963 MT
The country’s rice imports as of mid-March have surpassed the total volume recorded in the entire first quarter of last year by a double-digit rate, to over 880,000 metric tons, government data showed......»»
Salt imports decline as local output improves
The country’s salt imports decreased to 84 percent of total requirements last year from 90 percent in 2022 as local production improved, a ranking official of the Bureau of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources said......»»
‘Pork prices to go up as DA limits imports’
Limiting imports under lower tariff rate could drive pork prices higher as micro, small and medium enterprises would lose access to “cheaper” imported stocks, meat importers warned yesterday......»»
2024 rice imports hit 570,000 MT
The country’s rice imports have reached almost 570,000 metric tons as of mid-February, surpassing the total imported volume in the first two months of last year by over 40 percent......»»
Fertilizer imports hit 3-year high in 2023
Fertilizer imports last year expanded by almost a fifth to a three-year high of over 2.5 million metric tons as global prices of the farm input declined at a double-digit pace......»»
Philippines’ estimated rice imports rise by 100,000 MT — USDA
In a data report released on Friday, the USDA has increased its estimates for Philippine rice imports in 2024 to 3.9 million MT, higher than the 3.8 MT million forecast last January. .....»»
Keeping Magnolia at Bey
The theory is if the opposing imports cancel each other out, then the locals will decide the outcome of the PBA Commissioner’s Cup Finals. But what if the imports don’t perform as expected, can the locals carry the load?.....»»
Filipino imports shine in action-packed Japan B. League weekend
Kai Sotto scores a season-high 16 points, while Matthew Wright puts up back-to-back 20-plus-point performances as Filipino imports impress in the Japan B. League.....»»
DA: Suspension of onion imports depends on actual production
The suspension of onion imports is only conditional and still depends on actual production this crop season, according to the Department of Agriculture......»»
Onion prices plunge; DA suspends imports
The Department of Agriculture has ordered the suspension of onion imports as the farmgate price of white onions went down to P18 per kilo amid the flooding of imported bulbs......»»