The Manila Times, Author at AgriInsite

Manila: Refined sugar imports plunge to 66,325 MT

Imported refined sugar in the Philippines fell dramatically to 66,325 metric tons from 730,430 MT last year, with comfortable raw sugar stocks....

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Rice News in English

Congestion not behind rice import delays, says Customs

The Bureau of Customs (BoC) clarified that rice shipments at Manila ports are awaiting consignees to pay taxes and complete documentation, denying...

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Sugar News in English

Bacolod City marks 170 years of sugarcane spirit

Bacolod City's economy flourishes with annual revenues of P4.2 billion, driven by the sugarcane industry, tourism, and real estate. The sugarcane sector...

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Sugar News in English

Philippine : DA wants to expand sugar law coverage

The Department of Agriculture (DA) plans to expand benefits under the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA), including fuel subsidies, liming, fertilization programs,...

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Rice News in English

USDA lowers rice import forecast as purchases slow

The USDA forecasts the Philippines will import 4.6 million metric tons (MT) of rice in 2024, down from 4.7 million MT due...

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Rice News in English

Ministry of Commerce Thailand leads Thai Rice promotional event

The Department of Foreign Trade (DFT) and Ministry of Commerce in Thailand, alongside the Thai Rice Exporters Association and Thai Trade Center...

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Sugar News in English

Confed rejects DA’s sugar import plans

The Confederation of Sugarcane Producers' Associations (Confed) opposes the Department of Agriculture's plan to import 200,000 metric tons of refined sugar, citing...

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Rice News in English

Rice imports higher as of mid-June – DA

As of mid-June, Philippine rice imports have surged to 2.2 million metric tons from last year's 1.8 million MT, with Vietnam supplying...

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Senate, House nearing deal on rice tariff law

House Speaker Martin Romualdez announced significant progress in discussions with Senate President Francis Escudero regarding amendments to the Rice Tariffication Law (RTL)....