Senator Grace Poe suggested earmarking some P20 from every kilo of imported sugar sold and use the funds to support the sugar industry. At the Senate Blue Ribbon Committee hearing, Poe took note of the huge disparity between the price of sugar in the world market and domestically. The veteran legislator said international prices of […]
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“Tatak Kalamay,” a multi-sector group based in Negros Occidental composed of sugar industry stakeholders, has reaffirmed support for their “Magic 8” list of senatorial candidates amid criticisms in social media. The group, primarily led by Sugar Regulatory Administration Board Member Emilio Yulo III and Confederation of Sugar Producers spokesperson Raymond Montinola, acknowledged that they have […]