Philippines Continues Import Reliance Amid Lagging Sugar Output
The Philippines' sugar production continues to fall short of targets, necessitating ongoing imports to meet domestic demand. A UA&P-CFA report attributes low productivity to varieties, diseases, and traditional farming, compounded by high production costs.
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