Resigned SRA chief should 'speak his truth' on sugar fiasco – Hontiveros

Earlier this week, Hontiveros alleged that a “sugar cartel” of three government-favored importers were raking in as much as P14 billion in profits. Days later, Malacañang confirmed the resignation of Alba, citing his “worsening health.”

following the unauthorized signing of an “illegal” sugar importation resolution.

The Department of Agriculture’s orders to release the imported sugar was also flagged as questionable by Enrique Rojas, president of the National Federation of Sugarcane Planters.

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