Sebastian authorized to act on sugar import

by Catherine S. Valente - Bella Cariaso

Aug 14, 2022 12:00 am

MALACANANG 'authorized' resigned Agriculture Undersecretary for Operations Leocadio Sebastian to 'sign contracts, memoranda of agreement,' among others, 'necessary to effectively carry out objectives, plans and projects' of the Department of Agriculture (DA), which included the controversial decision to import sugar amid a looming shortage.

NO SWEET NEWS Vendors scoop sugar in a public market in Pasay City on Monday, June 20, 2022. Prices of sugar are on the rise due to low production and high delivery charges. PHOTO BY JOHN RYAN BALDEMOR

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