The Sugar Regulatory Administration is revising its import rules for sugar alternatives to reduce red tape– a common complaint of industry stakeholders– to be later augmented by the use of an online portal for better access to import data, supply and other relevant information. The streamlining stemmed from consultations with users, which surfaced concerns over bureaucratic inefficiencies and the lobby …

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SM Development Corporation (SMDC) is taking significant steps to support the preservation and accessibility of cultural heritage, demonstrating its commitment beyond real estate. This vision is embodied in its landmark ₱100 million commitment over the next three years to support the preservation and enhancement of the National Museum. A significant part of this investment will fund structural improvements and conservation …

Mindanao Container Terminal (MCT), International Container Terminal Services Inc.’s (ICTSI) business unit at the Port of Cagayan de Oro in the Philippines, recently started operating exclusively on solar power during daylight hours. MCT started sourcing solar power on 14 February under a retail supply contract with PrimeRES Energy Corporation within the Philippine energy department’s Retail Competition and Open Access (RCOA) …

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BEYOND ELLIPTICALBy Rose Marie de la Cruz It is a nice and wise move for the Sugar Regulatory Administration to repeat the voluntary purchase program (VPP) for raw sugar– or siphoning off a substantial volume of the sweetener from the local market–to prevent the freefall of raw sugar prices prior to the peak milling season. First adopted in the crop …

The National Dairy Administration (NDA) aims to raise the country’s milk sufficiency rate from the current 1.66% to 5% by 2028 through international collaboration and potential funding from France’s government and private sector. The Philippines and France recently signed an agreement to boost dairy sector cooperation, with an ongoing feasibility study assessing the viability of a large-scale milk production project. …