Rappler's latest stories on sugar
LOOK: Tiger Sugar now has Brown Sugar Boba Ice Cream
(UPDATED) It's your fave brown sugar milk drink turned ice cream – now available in two Waltermart branches
Number of environmental defenders killed increases to 49 in 2019
Farmers and agricultural workers remain the most targeted, representing 63% of deaths
Senate urges gov't not to pursue sugar liberalization
'We do not want another industry to fall and falter because of the liberalizing imports of these products,' says Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri
44 activists arrested in Negros crackdown charged
For security reasons, the suspects are charged inside the headquarters of the Negros Occidental Police Provincial Office
Senators want Philippines to stop exporting sugar to U.S.
Senate Majority Leader Juan Miguel Zubiri says Philippine sugar is better off sold to local companies than be exported to the United States
Sugar production inches up in early June 2019
Raw sugar production at the start of the crop year's 4th quarter nears the 2.079-million-metric-ton projected output set by the Sugar Regulatory Administration
Lucio Tan's LT Group eyes purchase of sugar mill in Batangas
LT Group plans to bid for Central Azucarera Don Pedro Incorporated. A couple of energy projects are also in the pipeline for the conglomerate.
Customs seizes P60M worth of smuggled sugar, firecrackers in Subic port
Customs officials say the 34 containers were misdeclared to contain floor mats and plastic covering
DTI, DA to continue collaboration on sugar monitoring
Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol, however, says the investigation into traders jacking up sugar prices will still depend on the participation of the industry's stakeholders
DTI hands off on sugar price, supply issue
Trade Secretary Ramon Lopez says sugar, a basic commodity, is under the jurisdiction of the Department of Agriculture
Next in line: Sugar import liberalization
After the government manages to speedily pass the Rice Tariffication law, will the same be said for sugar?
Senate to look into planned deregulation of sugar imports
This comes after a number of senators passed a resolution opposing the plan of some economic managers to liberalize sugar imports
Gov't must listen to stakeholders before deregulating sugar imports – Piñol
'They said that this hampers the capability of local processors to compete,' says Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol
DTI, antitrust body to strengthen market competition in new partnership
The long-overdue partnership is expected to produce studies scrutinizing the competitiveness of various industries
Sugar industry stakeholders seek changes to improve competitiveness
Among the sugar industry's requests is to be included in the Department of Agriculture's solar irrigation program
Gov't body, producers reject sugar import liberalization
'It is alarming to note that this decision to liberalize sugar importation stemmed from a collegial body which means all economic planners are into this,' says Sugar Regulatory Administration board member Emilio Yulo
Duterte asked to veto provisions in rice tariffication bill
Various groups in the rice industry urge President Rodrigo Duterte to veto provisions which they say would lead to loss of jobs
Human diet causing 'catastrophic' damage to planet – study
The key is a dramatic shift in the global diet – roughly half as much sugar and red meat, and twice as many vegetables, fruits and nuts
Gov't to deregulate sugar imports in 2019
Budget Secretary Benjamin Diokno says the move will 'put pressure on the domestic economy to compete with the rest of the world'
DOF turns sour as sugar tax collections miss target
Taxes collected from sugar-sweetened beverages from January to October 2018 stand at P30 billion, 25% short of the P40-billion target
First impressions, photos, prices: Tiger Sugar in Manila
The Instagram-famous milk tea store is opening in BGC
Duterte abolishes Philippine Sugar Corporation
Philsucor is no longer effectively performing its functions, says Malacañang in Memorandum Order Number 30 abolishing the government corporation
3 Filipino boxers bag medals in Finland tilt
Marvin Tabamo, Ramel Macado, and Ryan Boy Moreno return home with medals
Malacañang condemns killing of 9 Negros farmers
(UPDATED) Presidential Spokesperson Salvador Panelo says the government 'will enforce the full wrath' of the law against those who killed 9 farmers in Negros Occidental
P500,000 reward up over farmers' slay in Negros Occidental
(4th UPDATE) Negros Occidental Governor Alfredo Marañon Jr condemns the killing of 9 farmers at Hacienda Nene in his hometown of Sagay City
9 farmers killed at Negros Occidental hacienda
(UPDATED) Dozens of armed men allegedly fired at the farmers inside Hacienda Nene on Saturday night, October 20
#AskTheTaxWhiz: Excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
The Philippine Tax Whiz answers questions about excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages
Sugar farmers oppose URC mill purchase in Nasugbu
The Luzon Federation of Sugarcane Growers Association fears that Universal Robina Corporation's acquisition of Central Azucarera Don Pedro will 'remove entirely any semblance of competition in the sugar milling market of Batangas'
Customs files charges vs shabu, smuggled sugar importers
Customs Commissioner Isidro Lapeña says the BOC will file 'more criminal charges against erring importers and brokers in the coming weeks'
The week in photos: July 21-27, 2018
This week's selection of photo highlights here and around the world
'Racist' tweet fires up Senegal in World Cup showdown
British tycoon Alan Sugar takes down the offensive post and apologizes after getting accused of racism
Sugar rush prompts government to import
Sugar prices are now at almost P3,000 per 50-kilogram bag, prompting the government to import to stabilize prices
Sugarcane vinegar production helps Batangas families cope with disasters
The United Nations Democracy Fund helps women in disaster-prone areas find alternative livelihood sources to ensure their households' needs are met
Taxes on sugary drinks hurt sari-sari stores – survey
A Nielsen study shows consumers have been drinking less sugary drinks and even taking items out of their grocery baskets, as prices rose with the implementation of the tax reform law
Yes, too much sugar is bad for our health – here's what the science says
The research shows a link between high-sugar diets and diseases such as dementia and cancer. It doesn't show that sugar causes them, but it's compelling enough to prompt us to cut down on sugar.
Existing stocks of sweetened drinks exempt from new tax rates – DTI
The Department of Trade and Industry also eyes freezing prices of sugar-sweetened beverages until the middle of January
Sugar Hiccup hopes to leave a legacy
The band comes together for what might be their last album called 'Closure'
300,000 urge Senate to dissolve proposed tax on sugary drinks
Sari-store owners sign a petition opposing the proposed P10 per liter price increase
Senate panel OKs P60-B agriculture budget
'We'll have to make do with whatever was given to us,' says Agriculture Secretary Emmanuel Piñol
Is tax on volume-based, sugar-sweetened drinks good for our nutrition?
While the proposed tax targets obesity and overweight it risks hurting those already susceptible to malnutrition
Tax on sugary drinks? Nutritionists say they help poor meet dietary needs
Senator JV Ejercito suggests imposing the tax based on the drink s sugar content not volume
BPOs 'safe' from tax reform, sugar-sweetened milk under deliberation
Finance Secretary Carlos Dominguez III says incentives for BPO companies will remain The fate of milk products in the proposed tax reform package however is still up in the air
Netizens react to proposed tax on sugary drinks
Majority of respondents feel the additional tax will be a burden for consumers
INFOGRAPHIC: How tax reform hits your favorite drinks
The Philippine Chamber of Food Manufacturers says the excise tax on sugar sweetened beverages in the proposed tax reform package is the highest in the world
House passes reform bill, with higher tax rate for 'super-rich'
While HB 5636 will lower personal income tax rate to 25 VAT exemptions will be lifted on several sectors
Duterte certifies tax reform bill as urgent
The House of Representatives could approve the bill on both 2nd and 3rd readings this week
House begins debates on Duterte tax reform package
House ways and means committee chairperson Dakila Cua estimates P157 2 billion in government revenues will be generated from the tax reform package in its first year of implementation
FULL TEXT: Sugar-sweetened beverage taxes promise P47B revenue – Suansing
Nueva Ecija 1st District Representative Estrellita Suansing says collection will be used to assist sugar farmers and fund school based feeding programs
FULL TEXT: Revenue from tax reform to improve Filipinos' lives – Cua
The House ways and means committee chairman says the package aims to generate revenue for social welfare infrastructure education healthcare job generation among others
