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INNOVATION WILL HELP SUGAR FARMERS – GORDON

Following a proposal by the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) of the Department of Agriculture (DA) to import sugar, Senator Dick Gordon has recommended to develop the Philippines’ sugar industry and help the farmers earn more through innovation. “[Dapat] palakasin ang capability at capacity ng ating sugar farmers para lumakas ang kanilang produkto at mabigyan sila […]

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DAR TO VILLAR: I WILL PERSONALLY OVERSEE REBOOT OF SIDA LAW IRR

Agriculture Secretary William Dar has vowed to review the implementing rules and regulations (IRR) of the Sugarcane Industry Development Act (SIDA). Dar also committed to review the memorandum of agreement (MOA) with government agencies and the private sector on the implementation of the law. “I have personally analyzed that the projects under the law have […]

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WE ENDORSE FOR SENATORS CHAMPIONS OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY – TATAK KALAMAY

Tatak Kalamay, a multi-sector group composed of the country’s sugar industry stakeholders, has endorsed seven senatorial candidates whom they consider as champions of the sugar industry. The movement, which was launched in Bacolod City, said their “Magic 7” includes former Special Assistant to the President Bong Go, former Philippine National Police Chief Bato dela Rosa, […]