The Congress is expected to approve P2.4 billion for the sugar industry in the 2026 national budget, Agriculture Secretary Francisco Tiu Laurel Jr. announced on Wednesday, October 8. Speaking at a Senate Committee on Finance hearing, Laurel said the Department of Budget and Management (DBM) initially earmarked P1 billion for the industry under the 2026 … Continue reading Philippines: P2.4 billion budget expected for sugar industry; SRA says no plan for sugar imports