AFTER six years as a net exporter, Manila is likely to import sugar this year at a higher volume than earlier expected given tight supply caused by the prevailing dry spell, the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) said on Thursday.

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin, SRA administrator, said they are now studying schemes to augment domestic supply as more sugarcane farmers and millers are reporting a drop in their sugar production.

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