Solon: Sugar sector lost P7B, more seen if overimportations go unchecked

2026-03-20 - 07:31

MANILA, Philippines — The country’s sugar industry has already lost P7.28 billion due to overimportation — and may even lose up to P20 billion by June 2026 if the situation is not addressed, Negros Occidental Rep. Javi Benitez warned. Benitez in his privilege speech on Wednesday said that Negros sugar industry players recommended the the Sugar