A Compilation of Sugar Regulatory Policies

A Compilation of Sugar Regulation Policies

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FOREWORD

The power to regulate the sugar industry is vested upon the Sugar Regulatory Administration. This regulatory authority only seeks to put an orderly system in the entire gamut of sugar operations. It also seeks to level the playing field among the stakeholders so that that no one could have an undue advantage over the others.

Thus, SRA always ensures that sugar policies crafted and promulgated emanate from its mandate, are shielded with regulatory and legal bases and will redound to the industry’s common good.

This manuscript, “A Consolidated Compilation of Sugar Regulation Policies” was envisioned through the issuance of Special Order No. 142, dated October 1, 2012, which aimed to ensure more responsive compliance by stakeholders to regulatory policies and to enhance continuing policy formulation shielded from questions or challenges of enforceability. Ittells all with utmost transparency the sugar policies crafted and promulgated by SRA through the decades in the furtherance and interest of the sugar industry.

For the SRA and its leadership, this can ideally serve as a historical reference when crafting and promulgating sugar policies in the years to come particularly as it prepares for the coming of the ASEAN Economic Integration regime.

For the stakeholders, this seeks to instil their awareness to sugar policies as they program their year to year operations in compliance and adherence therewith.

Changing economic order likely to affect the sugar and the emerging sugar cane industry, free trade and economic integration could provide impetus for paradigm shift in regulation. But its twin essentials, that of balancing sugar supply and demand and stabilizing sugar prices profitable to producers and fair to consumers will always be transcendental.

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin Administrator Sugar Regulatory Administration

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

This consolidated compilation of sugar regulation policies was prepared under the overall supervision of Ms. Aida F. Ignacio, Deputy Administrator. We would like to thank the many SRA colleagues, who provided valuable materials, advice, insights, and comments throughout the preparation and development of this manuscript, including: Ms. Daisy Fabia, Mr. Luis Marajas, Ms. Cora Boyero, Ms. Malou de los Reyes, Mr. Ian Pedalizo, Ms. Quennie Sevilla, Ms. Mafi Ramos, Mr. Arnold De Castro, Mr. John Paul Antes, Ms. Elsa Manangan, Mr. Louie Malagkit, Ms. Jocelyn Protesta, Ms. Lydia Gelera. We are also honored to be working with colleagues from the SRA Visayas region including: Ms. Mary Antoinette S. Tampo, Atty. Johana Jadoc, Mr. Jun Cordova, Ms. Luisa Bedayo. In addition, the author would like to thank the following people Ms. Jen Artates, Ms. Elsie Santos, Ms. Theresa Pamintuan, Mr. Dodie Silang, and Records Unit of SRA Quezon City for their assistance in finalizing this document. This project was carried out in the context of promoting the sugar regulation policies as it seeks awareness among stakeholders of the Philippine Sugar Industry on the SRA regulatory authority in pursuit of the growth and development of the sugarcane industry.

A Consolidated Compilation of Sugar Regulation Policies

Raphael Henri Mundo

160 pages

Keywords: Sugar, refined sugar, molasses, Custom Bonded Warehouse, food processors, sugar traders, Sugar Monitoring System, Sugar Order, Quedans, Sugar allocation, swapping, reinstatement, conversion, advance refining, Sugar Release Order, Compulsory disposition, home consumption, liens, physical inventory, Philippine National Standards, reclassification, shipping permit, sugar warehouse, MDDC

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DEFINITION OF TERMS

AEDS Automated Export Documentation System

“A” Sugar Sugar allocated for U.S. Market

BOC Bureau of Customs

“B” Sugar Sugar allocated for Domestic Market

Bagasse Is a sugarcane by-product form crashed to extract juice

“C” Sugar Sugar that is reserved temporarily unless reclassified into other class of sugar

CBW Custom Bonded Warehouse

CL Circular Letter

CY Crop Year

Calibration of Weighing Scale

An activity done by the mills before the start of milling season to ensure efficiency of measurements particularly weighing scales

“D” Sugar Sugar allocated for the World Market

“Dx” Sugar Another term for World Market Export Sugar

“E” Sugar Sugar allocated for Food Processors coming from D sugar allocation system

Exporter A registered trader that exports raw or refined sugar

Food Processor A food manufacturing establishment that uses significant amount of sugar as raw materials for their food products having granted an SRA sugar allocation

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“F” Sugar Sugar allocated for ethanol producers coming from D sugar allocation system

GAO General Administrative Order

ITDI-DOST Industrial Technology and Development Institute- Department of Science and Technology

Lkg-Bag Fifty kilos of sugar in a bag

Lien A fee for certain frontline services such as import clearance fee, monitoring fee, swapping fee, etc.

MC Memorandum Circular

MO Molasses Order

Muscovado A generic term for all soft-brown sugar cooked through open pan evaporation

Outstanding Sugar Quedan

Quedans not yet surrendered to the mill

OFM Outward Foreign Manifest

PCRC Premix Commodity Release Clearance

PD Presidential Decree

PNS Philippine National Standard

PSO Philsucom Sugar Order

Picul A unit or measure equivalent to 63.25 kilos of sugar

Polarization Equivalent to sucrose content

RA Republic Act

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Reclassification of Sugar Sugar quedan in its original class is being reclassified into another class

Reinstatement Process of making sugar quedans which were declared homeless be marketable/negotiable upon payment of certain reinstatement fee

Regular Swapping

The exchange of quedans of two (2) different classes of sugar with an equal quantity located in two different mills or warehouses

Shipping Permits A permit to ship sugar within Philippine territory issued by the SRA

SMDF Sugar Market Development Fund , formerly Export Market Development Fund

SO Sugar Order

Sugar Mills Mills that process cane into raw sugar

Sugar Trader

A company or person who has the authority to transact sugar provided that he has a certificate of registration

TCCP-AHTN Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines - ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature

Transfer of Sugar The physical transfer of sugar from mill to refinery

U.S. Quota

Withdrawal of Sugar

A certain amount of sugar allocated by U.S. government to the Philippines as part of the U.S. Quota System

An activity wherein sugar in withdrawn from the mill to refinery or from refinery to traders upon surrender of quedans, payment of liens and submission other SRA documents.

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B. SUGAR PRODUCTION

1. Setting Up The Week Ending Closing Of Sugar Production And The Sugar Allocation Policy As Mandated In All Sugar Order Nos. 1 SO No. 8 Series of 1999-2000

2. Policies On Refining / Advance Refining

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E. PHILSURIN Lien

SO No. 5 Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 2, Series of 1995-1996, Sugar Order No.8, Series of 2004-2005 and Sugar Order No.11, Series of 2009 Re Establishment and Extension of a lien of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all Sugar Production to fund the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN)

SO No. 8 Series of 2004-2005

Extension of the Effectivity of Sugar Order No. 2, Series 1995-1996, providing for the establishment of a Lien of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all Sugar Production to fund the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN)

SO No. 4 Series of 2001-2002

Rules & Regulations on the 56,933MT Imported Raw Sugar under the MAV for Year 2002

SO No. 2 Series of 1995-1996

Establishment of a Lien of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all Sugar Production to fund the

SIFI (Sugar Industry Foundation, Inc.) and SIFI Lien

SO No. 9 Series of 2007-2008

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 2003-2004 Re: Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the TCCP-AHTN

SO No. 7 Series of 2003-2004

Rules & Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations Under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff & Customs Code of the Phil – ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

SO No. 7 Series of 1997-1998

Increasing the Clearance Fee for Imported Sugar from P7.70/Lkg-Bag to P10.30/Lkg-Bag.

SO No. 9 Series of 1994-1995 Regulations on the 38,000MT Imported Raw Sugar

SO No. 8 Series of 1994-1995 Rules and Regulations on Imported Sugar

F.

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Sugar Order No. 11, Series of 1997-1998 re: Penalty of Ph. 1,000 per day on delayed

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No. 11 Series of 1997-1998

CL No. 26 Series of 1995-1996 Implementation of the Revised SMS 704 Form (Refinery Production and Inventory Report) of the Sugar Monitoring System

No. 11 Series of 1991-1992 Submission of Advanced weekly Report on Molasses

I. Regular Swapping

SO No. 10 Series of 2005-2006

Swapping and/or Physical Exchange of Raw “B-2” or NFA Sugar with Available Refined Sugar

CL No. 46 Series of 1997-1998

Implementing Guidelines on Double Exchange/Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar Quedan-Permits and Advance Refining of “A” sugar re: SO # 9, S of 1997-1998

SO No. 9 Series of 1997-1998 Double Exchange (“Swapping”) of “B” or Sugar Quedan-Permits issued during CY 1997-1998 and Previous CY 1996-1997 by Sugar Mills with Refineries (Integrated Mills)

CL No. 31 Series of 1997-1998 Implementing Guidelines Re: Sugar Quedan Swapping for CY 1997-1998 and thereafter

CL No. 3 Series of 1995-1996 Sugar Quedan Swapping

SO No. 6 Series of 1994-1995 Revised Rules on Exchange (Swapping) of “A” Quedan-Permits

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J. Advance Swapping

SO No. 9 Series of 2012-2013

Advance Swapping of “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar Produced in CY 2012-2013 into “D” or World Market Sugar for Shipment or Export

SO No. 4 Series of 2011-2-12

Advance Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar produced during CY 2011-2012 into “D” or World Market Sugar for shipment to the World Market; Modified Sugar Order No. 11 Series of 2-10-2011

SO No. 10 Series of 2010-2011

Shipment of Advance-Swapped “B” or Domestic Sugar to “A” or US export

SO No. 9-A Series of 2010-2011

Advance swapping of CY 2010-2011 “B” or Domestic Sugar to “A” or US Market Sugar

SO No. 9 Series of 2010-2011

Advance Swapping of CY2010-2011 “B” or Domestic Sugar to “A” or US sugar market

SO No. 15 Series of 2008-2009

Swapping of “A” to “D” and D/DX to “A”

SO No. 7 Series of 2008-2009

Guidelines for the Replenishment of “B” sugar advance-swapped to “A” or “D 38

SO No. 4 Series of 2008-2009

Suspension of Verification of “A” and Advance Swapping of “B” to “A”; allowing Advance Swapping of new “B” (CY 2008-2009 to “D” 38

SO No. 15 Series of 2007-2008

Reclassification (Conversion) of all “C” (Reserve) Sugar of CY 2007-2008 to “B” (Domestic) Sugar; Advance Swapping “B” to “A” (US Quota) or “D” (World Market) Sugar. 39

SO No. 11 Series of 2005-2006

Allowing the Advance Swapping of “A” Quedans of Specific Week endings of CY 2005-2006

CL No. 33 Series of 2005-2006

Implementing Rules and Regulations in the Advance Swapping of “A” or US Quota sugar of Specific Week-endings of CY 2005-2006 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

SO No. 6 Series of 2001-2002

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SO No. 7 Series of 2000-2001

Advance Swapping of “A” or US Sugar produced during CY 2000-2001 and covered by surrendered Certificates for Quota Eligibility (CQEs), into “B” or Domestic Sugar

SO No. 6 Series of 2000-2001

Advance Swapping of “A” or US sugar produced during CY 2000-2001 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

SO No. 12 Series of 1999-2000

Advance Swapping of “A” or US Quota Sugar Produced During CY 19961997 to CY 1999-2000 into “B or Domestic Sugar

SO No. 3 Series of 1999-2000

Advance Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar Produced during CY 19992000 and previous CY 1998-1999 into “A” or US Sugar

CL No. 37 Series of 1998-1999

Implementing Guidelines on Advance Swapping of “A” Re: Sugar Order No. 12 dated June 8, 1999 S of 1998-1999

SO No. 12 Series of 1998-1999

Advance Swapping of “A” sugar produced during CY 1998-1999 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

SO No. 9 Series of 1997-1998

Double Exchange (Swapping) of “B” or domestic Sugar Quedan-Permits issued during CY 1997-1998 and previous CY 1996-1997 by Sugar Mills with Refineries (Integrated Mills)

SO No. 6 Series of 1987-1988

Replacement of 1986-1987 and 1987-1988 “A” Advance Swapped Sugar 41

SO No. 3 Series of 1987-1988 Withdrawal of 1986-1987 and 1987-1988 “B” Sugar, Release of 1987-1988 “C” Sugar for Withdrawal as “B” and Authorizing Advance Swap of 1987- 1988 “A” for Withdrawal as “B” and providing Penalties for Non-Withdrawal therefore

SO No. 2 Series of 1987-1988

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M. Reinstatement of “A” and “D”

Note: There are various references to reinstatements but they were just repetitive and situational. The following are just examples of reinstatements

SO No. 8 Series of 2011-2012

Reinstatement and Verification of Homeless “A” or U.S. Export Sugar Quedans and “D” World Market Sugar Quedans of previous Crop Years

SO No.7 Series of 2010-2011 Deadline for the Reinstatement and Verification of Homeless “D” Sugar Quedans of Previous Crop Years

SO No.10 Series of 2007-2008

Amendment of Sugar Orders No. 6 & 8 Series of 2007-2008 Re: Reinstatement of Expired (Homeless) “A” Quedans Into “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar and Revised Verification and Shipment Schedules of “A” or U.S. Market

N. Reclassification (Conversion) Of ‘D’ World Market Sugar Into “E” CBW Food Processors/Exporters

SO No.3 Series of 2008-2009 Guidelines for the Disposition of “D” World Market Sugar for Export or for Consumption of Sugar-Based Food Exporters

CL No.9 Series of 2006-2007

Implementing Rules and Regulations in the Availment of “E” for CBW Food Processors/ Exporters Sugar

O. Inventory And Accounting Of Quedan Memorandum Order

Amendment of Crop Year on the Submission of Reports Re: Accounting of Sugar Quedan-Permit Forms issued for Crop Year 2011-2012

GAO No. 1 Series of 2010-2011 Increase in Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

CL No. 43 Series of 1999-2000

Implementing Guidelines in the Accounting of the Quedan-Permit Forms and Shredding/Burning of Unused Quedan-Permit Forms

CL No.41 Series of 1990-1991

Dissemination and Publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1990-1991, dated. March 6, 1991

CL No. 28 Series of 1986-1987

Lost & Destroyed Sugar Quedan-Permits and Replacement thereof

SO No. 1 Series of 1986-1987

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P. Compulsory Disposition

SO No. 12 of Series 2013-2014

Compulsory Disposition of Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans for previous Crop Year 2011-2012 and Prior Years

CL No.35 Series of 2013-2014

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Re: Compulsory Disposition of Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans for previous Crop Year 2011-2012 and Prior Years

CL No.5 Series of 2008-2009

Compulsory

CL No.16 Series of 2005-2006

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) Re: Compulsory Disposition of the Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans of previous Crop Years

SO No. 4 Series of 2005-2006

Compulsory

Q. Molasses and Muscovado Shipment

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Shipment Of “A” and “D”

SO No.3 Series of 2012-2013

for Verification and Disposition of “D” World Market Sugar

SO No.2 Series of 2012-2013

Filling Up the U.S. Quota for Quota Year 2012-2013 and Guidelines in the Verification and Shipment of “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar

SO No.4 Series of 1997-1998 Amendment to Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1994-1995 by classifying Busco and Dacongcogon as Sugar Mills with Loading Ports or near Bulk Terminals

SO No.7 Series of 1994-1995

Physical Transfer of “A” or U.S. Quotas Sugar to Loading Ports/Bulk Terminals

CL No.41 Series of 1990-1991

Dissemination and publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order (GAO) No.1, Series of 1990-91, dated March 6, 1991

S. Importation Of Premix

SO No.6 Series of 2010-11

Rules and Regulations Covering Imports of Sugar with Added Flavouring or Colouring Matter Classified under Tariff Heading 1701 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended

SO No.5 Series of 2010-11

Addendum to Section 2, of Sugar Order No. 7& 7-A, Series of 2003-2004

Re: Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines- ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

SO No.12 Series of 2006-07

Rules and Regulations on Importations of Food Preparations under AHTN Code 2106.90.52

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SO No. 7-A Series of 2003-04

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 2003-2004 Re: Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines - ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

SO No. 7 Series of 2003-2004

Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines - ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

of 2003-2004

R. Shipment Of “A” and “D”

SO No.3 Series of 2012-2013

No.2 Series of 2012-2013

Filling Up the U.S. Quota for Quota Year 2012-2013 and Guidelines in the Verification and Shipment of “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar

SO No.4 Series of 1997-1998 Amendment to Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1994-1995 by classifying Busco and Dacongcogon as Sugar Mills with Loading Ports or near Bulk Terminals

SO No.7 Series of 1994-1995

“A” or U.S. Quotas Sugar to

No.41 Series of 1990-1991 Dissemination and publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order (GAO) No.1, Series of 1990-91, dated March 6, 1991

No.10 Series of 1988-1989

CL No. 9 Series of 2006-2007 Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Availment of “E” or CBW Food Processors/Exporters

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SO No. 4-A Series of 2006-2007

Amendment to and addendum to Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2006-2007

Re: Conversion of “C” or Reserved Sugar into “D” or World Market Sugar and the Revised Sugar Classification and Percentage Allocation

CL No. 9, Series of 2004-2005

Making available the “D” or World Market Sugar Produced During CY 2004-2005 to CBW Processors / Exporters of Sugar Based Products

SO No. 2 Series of 2004-2005

Export of “D” Sugar For CY 2004-2005

CL No. 12 Series of 2000-2001

Amendment to Circular Letter No. 40 Re: Guidelines in the Issuance of Certification of Sugar Requirements for Food Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

CL No. 40 Series of 1998-1999

Guidelines in the Issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements for Processors / Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

SO No. 13 Series of 1998-1999

Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

SO No. 10 Series of 1998-1999

Amendment of Certain Provisions of Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1995-1996 Re: Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

SO No. 6-A (Amended) Series of 1998-1999

Notice of Arrival of Importation Amendment of S.O. No.6, Series of 1998-1999 76

SO No. 6 Series of 1998-1999 Notice of Arrival of Sugar Importation

SO No. 10 Series of 1997-1998

Re-imposition of the Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

SO No. 11 Series of 1996-1997

Revocation of Sugar Order No.8 Series of 1995-1996, Re: Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

CL No. 33 Series of 1995-1996

Guidelines In the Issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements for Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

SO No. 8 Series of 1995-1996

Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

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CL No. 1 Series of 1994-1995

Guidelines to Implement Sugar Order No.2, Series of 1994-1995

SO No. 2 Series of 1994-1995

Authorizing the Use of “D” or World Market Sugar by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export under certain conditions

CL No. 3 Series of 1993-1994

Guidelines to Implement SRA Sugar Order No.2, Series of 1993-1994

SO No. 2 Series of 1993-1994

Authorizing the Use of “D” or World Market Sugar by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Food Products for Export to Foreign Countries under certain conditions

CL No. 16 Series of 1992-1993 Guidelines to Implement SRA Sugar Order No.7, Series of 1992-1993

SO No. 7, Series of 1992-1993

Authorizing the use of “D” or World Market Sugar by manufacturers of sugar-based products for export to foreign countries under certain conditions

U. Mill District Development Committee (MDDC)

SO No. 5 Series of 2002-2003

Strengthening the MDDC and Providing Guidelines for its Accreditation (Amendments to Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1990-1991)

V. Voluntary P1.00/Lkg-Bag To Fund The Anti-Smuggling Program Of The Sugar Industry

SO No. 3 Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2012-2013 Re: Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Anti-Smuggling Fee of 1.00/Lkg-Bag

SO No. 4 Series of 2012-2013

Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Anti-Smuggling Fee of P1.00/Lkg-bag

SO No. 4 Series of 2010-2011

Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Fee of Ph. 1.00/Lkg-Bag of Raw covered by Raw Sugar Quedans for CY 2010-2011

SO No. 5 Series of 2009-2010

Resumption of the Collection of Monitoring Service Fee of 1.00 Lkg Bag (Instead of Ph. 2.00/Lkg-Bag) of Raw Sugar covered by Raw Sugar Quedans of Crop Year 2009-2010

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SO No. 7-A Series of 2007-2008

Revocation of Sugar Order No.7, Series of 2007-2008 and its replacement with Sugar Order No. 7-A, providing for the collection of Ph. 1.00 Lkg-Bag on the Raw Sugar Production of Sugar Planters and Millers who subscribe to Support the Sugar Monitoring and Anti-smuggling Program of the Sugar Industry

SO No. 7 Series of 2007-2008

Implementation of the Collection of Monitoring Fee of Php 1.00/Lkg-Bag (instead of Ph. 2.00 Lkg-Bag) of Raw Sugar covered by Raw Sugar Quedans

SO No. 7 Series of 2002-2003

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 2001-2002 Re: Policy on Coastwise

SO No. 11 Series of 1999-2000

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 3 Series of 1998-1999, dated 15 October 1998

SO No. 4 Series of 1999-2000

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 12 as Amended by Sugar Order No. 15 and Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 1998-1999 on Monitoring of Coastwise Movement of Sugar

GAO No. 1 Series of 1999-2000

Amendment to General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1994-1995 Re: Monitoring and Shipping Permit Fees

W. Coastwise Sugar Movement (Shipping Permit)

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SO No. 3 Series of 1998-1999

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 12 Series of 1987-1988, dated June 2, 1988

CL No. 41 Series of 1990-1991

Dissemination and Publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1990-1991 dated March 6, 1991

SO No. 12 Series of 1987-1988 To Monitor Coastwise Movement of Sugar

X. Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF)

SO No. 4 Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of all Sugar Orders, Circular Letters RE Sugar Market and Development Fund remitted to the Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations, Inc. (CONFED), National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP), United Planters Federation of Sugarcane of the Phil., Inc. (UNIFED), Panay Federation of Sugarcane Planters (Panayfed), Luzon Federation of Sugarcane Growers Assn, Inc. (LUZONFED), Philippine Sugar Millers Association, Inc. (PSMA) and Philippine Independent Millers Association, Inc. (PIMA)

SO No. 7 Series of 1997-98

Increasing the Clearance Fee for Imported Sugar from Ph. 7.70 per Lkg-Bag to Php10.30 per Lkg-Bag

SO No. 14 Series of 1998-99

Payment of Lien on Sugar Importation under Executive Order (EO) No. 87, Series of 1999 Implemented By Administrative Order (AO) No. 20, Series of 1999

CL No. 4 Series of 1996-97

Additional Trustee for the Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF)

SO No. 9 Series of 1995-96

Collection and Remittance of the Php 0.70 Lien per Lkg-Bag National Federation of Sugarcane Planters-Sugar Market Development Fund (NFSPSMDF) thru authorized PNB Branches

CL No. 29 Series of 1994-95

All Sugar Mills and all Mill District Regulation Officers

SO No. 8 Series of 1994-95 Rules and Regulations on Imported Sugar

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CL No. 7 Series of 1994-95

Collection and Remittance of the Php 0.70 per Lkg-Bag Lien as Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF) by authorized PNB Branches

SO No. 3 Series of 1994-95

Increasing the Imposition and Collection of Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF)

MC No. 2 Series of 1993–94

Millers Sugar Market Development Fund (MSMDF) 95

SO No. 3 Series of 1992-93

Collection and Remittance of Ph. 0.50 per Picul Miller Sugar Market Development Fund (MSMDF) by authorized PNB Branches

SO No. 2 Series of 1992-1993

Collection and Remittance of CONFED SMDF by authorized Philippine National Bank (PNB) Branches

MC dated June 9, 1992

Delay In the Remittance of Sugar Market & Development Fund (SMDF) Liens

CL No. 15 Series of 1991-92

Authorized the mill companies to continue to impose and collect a lien of Php0.50 per picul (Php0.395 per Lkg) of sugar produced by planter and millers starting CY 1991-1992 as Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF). 96

CL No. 41 Series of 1989-90 CONFED Dues and Sugar Development Foundation Inc. (SDFI). Fund as Liens on Sugar Quedans. 96

CL No. 42 Series of 1989 – 1990 Export Market Development Fund

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Y. Social Amelioration Program (SAP)

Republic Act (RA) No. 809

An Act to Regulate the Relations Among Persons engaged in the Sugar Industry

PD 621

Vesting upon the Secretary of Labor General Supervision & Control over the Social Amelioration Program In the Sugar Industry

PD 1209

Creating an Agricultural & Rural Development Scholarship Fund and for other purposes.

PD 1365

Creating “Rural Workers Office” In the Dept. of Labor & for other purposes

RA 6982

An Act Strengthening the Social Amelioration Program in the Sugar Industry, providing the Mechanics for its Implementation, and for other purposes

Z. Policies On The Production Of Ethanol

SO No. 14 Series of 2008-2009 Policies on the Production of Bio-Ethanol

No. 30 Series of 2008-2009 Guidelines on the Production of

SO No. 3 Series of 2007-2008 Formation of Bio-Ethanol Consultative

SO No. 8 Series of 2003-2004 Creation of an Ethanol Consultative Committee (EPCC) and Technical Working Group and Secretariat (TWGS)

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Appendices

I. SO No. 10 S. 2009-2010

II. SO Nos. 1 S. 1986-87 to 2013-14 Mandating the Sugar Allocation

III. GAO No. 1 dated May 11, 2011 Re Increase in Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

IV. Memorandum Circular No. 1 Dated August 26, 2011 Clarification

V. Memorandum Circular No.1-A Dated September 2011

VI. Republic Act No. 10659 - An Act Promoting and Supporting the Competitiveness of Sugarcane Industry and for other purposes.

Republic of the Philippines

SUGAR REGULATORY ADMINISTRATION

North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City

SRA AS REGULATORY AUTHORITY FOR THE PROMOTION OF THE GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE PHILIPPINE SUGAR INDUSTRY

I. CREATION AND AUTHORITY OF SRA

On May 28, 1986, President Corazon C. Aquino issued Executive Order No. 18, which created the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA).

II. LOCATION AND PRINCIPAL OFFICE

The principal office of SRA is located at North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City. A regional office in Visayas was also established in Bacolod City to cater to the needs and interests of the area, the biggest sugar producing region of the country.

III. SRA

All corporate powers of the Sugar Regulatory Administration shall be vested in, and exercised by, the Sugar Board. The Board shall be composed of an Administrator, who shall act as its Chairman, to be appointed by the President of the Philippines, and two (2) members. The two members of the Board shall likewise be appointed by the President of the Philippines upon the recommendation of the sugar industry, with one member representing the millers and the other representing the planters.

The Administrator shall be the Chief Executive Officer of the Sugar Regulatory Administration.

The SRA is presently composed of six (6) Departments in SRA Quezon City namely; Regulation Department (RD), Research, Development and Extension (RD&E) Department, Administrative and Finance Department (AFD), Planning and Policy Department (PPD), Internal Audit and Services Department (IASD) and Legal Department (LD). On the other hand Visayas has two (2) operating Departments namely: Regulation Department (RD), Research, Development and Extension Department (RD&E).

IV. VISION

An empowered government organization that ensures long-term viability, environmental sustainability and global competitiveness of Philippine sugarcane industries through greater and significant participation of the stakeholders.

V. MISSION

To provide stakeholders of the Philippine sugarcane industries with pro-active and effective policies, regulatory, R&D and extension services.

Integrity, Innovativeness, Competence, Professionalism, Accountability

VII. REGULATION DEPARTMENT

Enforces and implements SRA policies, rules and regulations pertaining to production, importation and exportation, withdrawals and disposition of sugar and sugar by-products.

It has three (3) Divisions with its functions, namely:

1. Sugar Regulation and Enforcement Division (SRED)

 Issuance and verification of quedanning and Sugar Releases or Withdrawals at the mill

 Collection of liens and monitoring fees, etc.

 Issuance/verification of shipping permits for coastwise movement

 Monitoring of production, withdrawals and stocks

 Physical sugar/molasses stock inventory

 Check/monitor scale calibration at the mill

2. Licensing and Monitoring Division (LMD)

 Issuance of license/certificate and order of payment to sugar mills/ refineries and sugar/molasses/muscovado traders

 Issuance of weekly production bulletin which provides timely and accurate information on sugar/molasses production, withdrawals, stock balance and prices

 Monitoring of warehouses of food processors/exporters under the Customs Bonded Warehouses (CBWs)

 Monitoring of sugar prices

 Liquidation and monitoring of imported/local sugar availed by food processors

3. Sugar Transaction Division (STD)

 Ensures the timely and proper disposition of sugar for domestic, U.S. and world markets

 Evaluates and allocates sugar requirements of processors/exporters under the CBW

 Supervision and monitoring of printing and distribution of sugar quedan-permit forms

COMPILATION OF SUGAR REGULATION POLICIES

Section 1. Purpose and Scope

(a) Purpose.

The policies and regulations in this manual are issued by Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) pursuant to Section 2 of Executive Order No. 18. This Manual prescribes the requirements in order to achieve the following regulatory objectives:

• To institute an orderly system in sugarcane production for the stable, sufficient and balanced production of sugar, for local consumption, exportation and strategic reserves;

• To establish and maintain such balanced relation between production and requirement of sugar and such marketing condition as will ensure stabilized prices at a level reasonably profitable to the producers and fair to consumers;

• To promote the effective merchandising of sugar and its by-products in the domestic and foreign markets so that those engaged in the sugar industry will be placed on a basis of economic viability;

• To undertake such relevant studies as may be needed in the formulation of policies and in the planning and implementation of action programs required in attaining the purposes and objectives set forth under the E.O. No. 18.

(b) Scope

The scope of the manual includes all the SRA issuances derived from Section 3 of E.O. No.18 which describes SRA regulatory powers and functions, to wit:

• To institute regulations for implementing, controlling and monitoring the production quotas;

• To establish domestic, export and reserve allocations;

• To explore and expand the domestic market and foreign markets for sugar and by-products, to assure mutual benefits to consumers and producers, and to promote and maintain a proper balance of production of sugar and its byproducts;

• To institute, implement and regulate an orderly system of quedanning, disposition and withdrawals of various forms of sugar from warehouses;

• To issue permits and licenses and collect corresponding fees and levies on the processing and manufacture of sugar and its by-products and other products derived from sugarcane and sugar;

• To do all such other things, transact such other businesses and perform such functions directly or indirectly necessary, incidental or conducive to the attainment of the purposes of the Sugar Regulatory Administration;

Section 2. Interpretation – No interpretation of the meaning of the regulations in this Codification Manual other than a written interpretation by the SRA will be recognized to be binding.

Section 3. Communications – All communications and reports concerning the regulations should be addressed to the Administrator, Sugar Regulatory Administration, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City, Metro Manila.

Section 4. Violation – Any person who willfully violates or attempts to violate any provision of the SRA rules and regulations or any order issued thereunder by the SRA, shall be punished in accordance with the penal provisions of Sugar Order No. 10, Series of 2009-2010 otherwise known as Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, Providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for Disposition of Cases Related Thereto.

Approved:

REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

AIDA F. IGNACIO Deputy Administrator

MA.

A. LICENSES

1. Application for Miling /

Refining License

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Circular Letter No. 30

Series of 2012-2013

Application for Milling and Refining License for Crop Year 2013-2014

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 10, 2013

Circular Letter No. 44

Series of 2004-2005

Application for Milling/Refining License for CY 2004-2005

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 1992-1993

Application for Refining License

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

June 8, 2005

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Directed All Sugar Mill/Refinery Companies to submit all requiremenats for CY 2013-2014 Milling season.

Requirements:

Application in (triplicate) for the issuance of a license to manufacture or refine centrifugal sugar subject to the conditions set under SRA S. O. No. 8 dated July 23, 1992 and SRA S. O. No. 4 dated September 17, 1992, respectively. Application in (triplicate) for the issuance of a license to manufacture or refine centrifugal sugar subject to the conditions set under SRA S. O. No. 8 dated July 23, 1992 and SRA S. O. No. 4 dated September 17, 1992, respectively. Duly accomplished Milling or Refining License QuestionnaireCrop Estimate for CY 2013-2014, only for sugar mill companies Duly notarized undertaking.

Directed all sugar mills to secure license to manufacture or refine sugar subject to the conditions under S.O. No. 8 dated July 23, 1992 and S.O. No. 4 dated September 17, 1992.

September 17, 1992 Required mills to secure license to manufacture or refined sugar and to submit reports of SMS and remit payment of monitoring fees per Admin. Order No. 1 dated August 5, 1992. With Sworn Statement that all information in the application are true and correct as shown in the books and records of the refinery and executed by the President of the refinery duly notarized.

Requirements:

Three (3) copies of Application for License to Manufacture Refined Sugar

Mayor’s Permit

DTI Registration

VAT Registration

SEC Registration and TIN

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1991-1992

Application for Milling License

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

July 23, 1992

Required mills to submit application forms for the issuance to manufacture sugar, SMS reports and all sugar manufactured be stored in the mill site. All sugar shall be withdrawn from mill site prior to surrender of quedan permits.

Requirements:

Three (3) copies of Application for License to Manufacture Refined Sugar

Mayor’s Permit

DTI Registration

VAT Registration

SEC Registration and TIN

Required issuance of a license to manufacture sugar provided that strict adherence and compliance to the SRA rules and regulations are enforced by all mill companies relative to the manufacture, quality, warehousing and disposal of sugar.

Circular Letter No. 4

Series of 1991-1992

Guidelines

to Sugar Policies

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sept. 3, 1991

Circular Letter No. 2

Series of 1986-1987

Temporary Milling License for CY 1986-1987

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

June 23, 1986

The use of metric system in the sugar industry was introduced and mandated.

It also required the registration of mill warehouse/s and warehouseman. It also mandated the bagging of all “B” domestic sugar production (mill and planter’s shares) as well as all other sugar classes reclassified as B.

It also required the conduct of spot physical inventories of sugar stocks of warehouses by the Mill District Regulation Officers (MDROs).

Directed all mills to accomplish Milling License Questionnaire as a requirement for a Temporary Milling License for CY 1986-1987.

2. Calibration of Weighing Scales

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 14

Series of 2007-2008

Amendment of Sugar Order No. 12, Dated 27 August 1991, Series of 19901991, Re: Calibration of Weighing Scales

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 18, 2008

Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1990-1991

Calibration of Weighing Scales

ARSENIO B. YULO. JR. Administrator

August 27, 1991

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Calibration of weighing scales being used by the mill shall be undertaken by a recognized Instrumentation Technician, acceptable to the mill company, the planters’ association or in the absence thereof, cooperative marketing association and the SRA whose representatives (one each) shall attest and certify to the calibration of said weighing scales. Each representative will be furnished a copy of the report.

Calibration of the scales shall be for the account of the mill company.

Breaking or removal of the seal shall require a Notice to SRA and Planters Representatives, or in case or urgent technical problems in the scale and time is of the essence to break the seal, notice shall be given within the next twenty-four (24) hours after breaking the seal.

Unauthorized breaking or removal of seal without prior notice to the planters Association/s and SRA Representatives shall be subject to the following penalties:

1st Offense Fine of Php 10,000.00

2nd Offense Fine of Php 20,000.00

3rd Offense Suspension of 30 days

4th Offense Cancellation of milling license

Authorized the calibration of weighing scales being used by mill and sugar centrals to be undertaken by the Industrial Technology Development Institute (ITDI-DOST) or by a surveyor acceptable to the mill company, the planters’ association or in the absence of cooperative marketing association and the SRA whose representatives (one each) shall witness and certify in writing to the calibration of said weighing scales.

Required that calibration be conducted one (1) month prior to the sugar centrals’ milling season or as directed by the SRA.

Unauthorized breaking or removal of seal shall be subject to such penalties as may be imposed by the Sugar Board.

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 12 Series of 2010-2011

Issuance of Separate License to Domestic Sugar Traders and International Sugar Trader (Exporters/Importers)

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

3. Traders

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 4, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Required separate requirements for the issuance of licenses for domestic and international traders in order to rationalize the granting of license to traders who are engaged in domestic and/or export/import trading.

Required the traders to submit a semi-annual Activity Report (AR) stated in Sec. 8 and imposed a penalty of P5,000.00 for failure to submit on time the AR.

Requirements:

For Domestic Sugar, Single Proprietorship -

1) Current Year Mayor’s Permit

2) Cert. of Registration from DTI

3) TIN

4) Passport size picture of applicant

5) Notarized Application

For Corporation -

1) Mayor’s Permit

2) SEC Registration

3) Current Year General Info Sheet submitted and received by SEC

4) Articles of Incorporation

5) TIN

6) Passport size picture of applicant

7) Notarized Application

For Cooperative -

1) Mayor’s Permit

2) CDA Registration

3) Current Year Certificate of Good Standing from CDA

4) By-Laws

5) TIN

General Administrative Order No.1

Series 2010-2011

Increase in Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2009-2010

Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, Providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for the Disposition of Cases Related Thereto

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 2008-2009

Amending Sugar Order No. 6 Series of 2004-2005 regarding the Registration of Sugar, Molasses and Muscovado Traders

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 2004-2005

Registration of Sugar, Molasses and Muscovado Traders

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

May 11, 2011

6) Passport size picture of applicant

7) Notarized Application

For International Sugar -

Same as Domestic Trader requirements plus track record of domestic and export transactions.

Increased Fees in:

1) Domestic Sugar and Molasses Trader Registration - P15,000.00

2) International Sugar and Molasses Trader - P20,000.00

3) Muscovado Trader - P6,000.00

February 26, 2010

March 16, 2009

Imposed penalty on failure to submit semiannual trading activities within fifteen (15) days after the middle and end of every crop year, respectively.

June 24, 2005

Required random verification through warehouse and office inspection before a new applicant can secure a license for registration to make sure that grantees are legitimate business entities.

Imposed penalty of P2,000.00 for every month of delayed submission of Activity Report.

Imposed to pay one half of the registration fee for the remaining two months of CY.

Simplified procedures for registration of sugar, molasses, muscovado traders.

Authorized submission of Activity Report within fifteen (15) days after each Crop Year.

Authorized to penalize traders for a fee of Php 2,000.00 for late submission of the said report.

Circular Letter No. 20

Series of 2004-2005

Reconsideration for Failure to Submit Monthly Report

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 2002-2003

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 10 Series of 2009-2010

Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, Providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for the Disposition of Cases Related Thereto

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1 Series of 2001-2002

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Requirements:

1) Municipal License

2) Mayor’s Permit

3) BIR Privilage Tax

4) Certificate of Registration of the Business Name with the Bureau of Domestic Trade

5) Certificate of Registration with the SEC

6) Certificate of Registration for Tax Identification Number (TIN) and

7) Taxpayer Identification Card

January 28, 2005 Gave Traders a ninety (90) days period to submit their monthly Activity Report.

February 20, 2003

Increased in license fee of P12,000.00 for Sugar and Molasses License and P2,000.00 for Sugar Based Products for Export.

February 26, 2010 Imposed penalty on failure to submit semiannual trading activities within fifteen (15) days after the middle and end of every crop year, respectively.

January 17, 2005 Increased in license fee of P10,000.00 for Sugar/Molasses Trader.

Circular Letter No. 38

Series Of 1999-2000

List of Reinstated Sugar/Molasses Traders/Muscovado Converter

NICHOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 31

Series of 1999-2000

Cancellation of Licenses of Sugar/ Molasses Traders for Crop Year 1999-2000

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

General Administrative Order No 2

Series of 1999-2000

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 12

Series of 1986-1987

Monthly Reports of Sugar and Molasses Traders

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Circular Letter No. 11

Series of 1995-1996

Form SRA-03 A, Revised 1995: Application for License to operate as Trader

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 1994-1995

Service Charges, Monitoring, Permit and Laboratory Analysis Fees, etc. in the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

August 1, 2000

June 28, 2000

Issued the list of reinstated sugar/molasses traders/ muscovado converter whose Certificate of Registration has been cancelled as per SRA Circular Letter No. 31 Series of 1999-2000.

Authorized the cancellation of licenses for CY 1999-2000 of Sugar/Molasses Traders as stated in the listing.

March 22, 2000

Increased in fee of P5,000.00/application for sugar, molasses and muscovado.

Oct. 14, 1996

Required sugar trader or molasses trader to submit monthly report of trading activities even if there was no business transaction for the month. The same amount of penalty is authorized.

Nov. 21, 1995

Revised application form.

Included listing of authorized representatives and Specimen Signatures and attached Sworn Statement.

Oct. 12, 1994

Increased in fee of P1,750.00 per application for sugar and molasses trader registration/ renewal.

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 1990-1991

Service Charges and Laboratory Analysis Fees, etc. in the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1986-1987

Registration of Sugar and Molasses Traders and Muscovado Converters and License Fees, etc.

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

March 6, 1991

July 16, 1986

Required sugar and molasses traders to pay P1,000.00 and P500.00 respectively for registration/renewal fee.

Required submission of application forms with supporting documents for domestic sugar, molasses and muscovado traders to assigned Mill District Officers or to PCRO. A P100.00 registration fee is collected.

Requirements:

1) Municipal License

2) Mayor’s Permit

3) BIR Privilage Tax

4) Certificate of Registration of the Business Name with the Bureau of Domestic Trade

5) Certificate of Registration with the SEC

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 14

Series of 2008-2009

Policies on the Production of Bio-Ethanol

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Circular Letter No. 30

Series of 2008-2009

Guidelines on the Production of Ethanol

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

3. Ethanol Plants

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 1, 2009

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 2007-2008

Formation of Bio-Ethanol Consultative Board

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

July 1, 2009

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Formulated policies on certification of existing sugarcane plantation as feedstock areas and plant site for bio-ethanol producers, registration of Bio-Ethanol feedstock traders /brokers and assignment of SRA Regulation Officers in Bio-Ethanol Production facilities.

Allowed the collection of Monitoring Fee on Bio-Ethanol.

Provided guidelines and requirements on certification of existing sugarcane plantation as feedstock areas and plant site for bioethanol production, registration of bio-ethanol producers/manufacturers, registration of bioethanol traders/brokers, etc.

Requirements:

1. Certification of existing sugarcane plantations as feedback areas.

2, Certification of existing sugarcane plantations for plant site/land conversion purposes only.

October 22, 2007 Formed the Bio-Ethanol consultative board to conduct studies and recommend guidelines to facilitate a system allocation for both sugarcane and ethanol.

Requirements:

1. SRA Administrator as Chairman of the Board

2, Five (5) members representing the existing national federation/ associations of sugar planters/ producers duly recognized by SRA (CONFED, NFSP, PANAYFED, UNIFED, LUZONFED)

3. Two (2) members representing the existing national association of sugar millers (PSMA, AIM)

4. Two (2) members representing the Department of Agriculture

5. One (1) member representing the unaffiliated planters

6. One (1) member representing the Philippine Sugar Technologists.

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2003-2004

Creation of an Ethanol Consultative Committee (EPCC) and Technical Working Group and Secretariat (TWGS)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

March 31, 2004

Provided technical and administrative assistance mandating DENR and other agencies in order to oversee the issues and concerns to promote the development of ethanol as a renewable fuel.

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Molasses Order No. 1

Series of 2006

Amendment to the Rules and Regulations to cover the Production of Molasses of Sugar Mills

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 51

Series of 2004-2005

Molasses Release Order

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Molasses Order No. 1

Series of 1997-1998

Increasing the Lien Applied to Imported Molasses from Php 50.00/MT to Php 200.00/MT

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Molasses Order No. 2

Series of 1996-1997

Certain Rules and Regulations to cover Production of Molasses of Sugar Mills

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

Molasses Order No. 1

Series of 1996-1997

Rules and Regulations on Imported Molasses

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

5. Molasses

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

April 18, 2006 All sugar mills and regulation officers there at must conduct a physical stock inventory of molasses at the start of their CY.

Required all mills to submit one (1) molasses sample for every three-month operations ninety (90) days and at the end of the milling to the SRA for laboratory analyses and quality characterization. Those operating for less than three months must submit one sample at the end of the milling for the same purpose.

August 1, 2005

August 11, 1998

Released the Raw Molasses Release Order forms for solicitation of comments and suggestions on the plan to prescribe the said forms for CY 2005-2006 in order to enhance its effectiveness to monitor the withdrawals of molasses from the mills and refineries.

Increased the fee for imported molasses application from P50.00/MT to P200.00/MT.

Required the importer/consignee of the imported molasses covered by this order to apply for clearance from the SRA prior to release of the commodity by the BOC.

September 25, 1996

September 25, 1996

Required the conduct of molasses inventory of Regulation Officers assigned in the mill to determine the beginning balance of said molasses for the current year and submission of the result of the inventory to SRA for consolidation of report.

Required molasses importer to apply for clearance prior to the release of the commodity by the BOC by submitting to SRA a letter request for clearance stating country of origin, purpose of importation with other attached documents and paying the lien of P50.00 per Metric Tons (MT) to SRA.

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 1986-1987

Authorized sugar producers to withdraw and/or dispose their 1986-1987

Five per cent (5%) Retention Molasses

CARLOS LEDESMA Acting Chairman/Administrator

September 10, 1986

Authorized sugar producers to withdraw and/ or dispose their 1986-1987 five (5%) per cent retention molasses provided that upon orders of SRA, sugar producers (mills and planters) replenish the same from their future production share in accordance with LOI No. 57.

B. SUGAR PRODUCTION

1. Setting up the week ending closing of sugar production and the sugar allocation policy as mandated in all Sugar Order No. 1

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1999-2000

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 1999-2000 Re: Resetting the Week-End closing of Raw and Refined Sugar Productions from 2400 Hours Sunday to 0800 Hours Monday

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1999-2000

Resetting the Week-End Closing of Raw and Refined Sugar Productions from 2400 Hours Sunday to 0800 Hours Monday

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1992-1993

Quedanning of Refined Sugar

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1986-1987 and all succeeding Sugar Orders No. 1

Sugar Policy for CY 1986-1987 and Production Quota for 1987-1988

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

November 12, 1999 Restored the closing time of Raw and Refined Sugar Production to its original time of 2400 Hours Sunday.

October 20, 1999 Re-set the date of week-end closing of raw and refined sugar productions from 2400 hours Sunday to 0800 hours Monday.

September 17, 1992 Authorized the quedanning of all refined sugar produced by sugar refineries. Only raw ‘B” sugar may be refined by non-integrated refineries and same shall be issued refined sugar quedans.

July 15, 1986 Implemented the percentage allocation of sugar classes and the periodic assessments of the 1987-1988 sugar production and on the basis of such assessments, it shall adjust, from time to time the percentage distribution of the classes of sugar.

All succeeding issuances of Sugar Order No. 1 after CY 1986-1987 prescribed the sugar allocation as market destinations.

2. POLICIES ON REFINING / ADVANCE REFINING

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No.8 Series of 2012-2013

Harmonizing the Fees and Penalty Charges on Advance Refining

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 18, 2013

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Procedures for the application for approval of request for Advance Refining:

Requesting refineries must submit a letterrequest for the advance refining of “A” and “D” sugars or both for SRA’s approval. All approvals shall be further subject to the following terms and conditions:

1. A letter of application for advance refining shall be filed with the SRA, Diliman, Quezon City attached thereto the physical “A” and “D” quedans with listing, sorted chronologically by mill and date of production and affidavit of ownership of the above-mentioned quedans, duly notarized

2. Advance Refining Fee of P5.00/LkgBag.

3. The “A” and “D” quedan permits subject of advance refining shall be stamped “AUTHORIZED FOR ADVANCE REFINING” by the Regulation Department.

4. The refined “A” shall be stored as a separate pile, apart and distinct from the refined sugar for domestic market covered by Refined Sugar Quedans.

5. Only one (1) Refined Sugar Quedan (RSQ) per Trader shall be issued to cover the equivalent refined sugar indicating therein the date of production/week ending and the date of issuance of RSQ. The classification of the raw quedans supporting the approval of advance refining shall be rubber stamped at the upper left portion of the refined sugar quedan.

6. The advance refined “A” and “D” sugar quedans cannot be withdrawn unless its RSQ have been swapped into “B” quedans permits.

7. The mills shall prepare Weekly Production and Withdrawal Reports on their refined “A” and “D” sugar and submit the same verified and certified by the SRA’s SPRO assigned thereat, to the RD, SRA Quezon City for control purposes.

Memorandum Circular No. 5

Series of 2011-2012

Assessment and Collection of Advanced Refining Fee

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No.5

Series of 2011-2012

Reiteration of SRA Policies on Advance Refining

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

For Unauthorized Advance Refining:

1. The volume of advance refining shall be the negative (-) difference between the physical raw stock balance and the book balance of “A” and “D” sugars, both parameters are taken from the SMS of the last week of refining period. The negative difference confirms that unauthorized advance refining of “A” and “D” sugars has taken place, since the sugar mill with integrated refinery has exceeded the allowable allocation of “B” sugar for refining.

2. The post milling/refining inventory report shall be further made as a reference so that the determined volume is not purely documentary with only the SMS as the basis. The mill shall be notified by these findings.

3. The final volume shall be established by SRA after verification with the Sugar Transactions that the refined sugar involved has no appropriate swapping/replenishment covers before the termination of the refining period. These quedans shall be surrendered for withdrawal before the end of the crop year, otherwise it shall not qualify as covers of advance refining.

4. The refined “A” shall be stored as a separate pile, apart and distinct from the refined sugar for domestic market covered by Refined Sugar Quedans.

August 17, 2012 Authorized the collection of the assessed Refining Fee at the end of Crop Year. No license to operate for the incoming CY shall be issued by the SRA to the refinery unless the assessed Refining Fee is fully settled.

December 21, 2011 Authorized the advance refining when there is appropriate application and approval to refine non-B sugar with market classifications or those with maturity before conversion / reclassification to “B” sugar.

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2009-2010

Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for the Disposition of cases related thereto

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2002-2003

Advance Refining of “A” Export Sugar of Current and prior Crop Year/s

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2002-2003

Advance Refining of the “A” Export Sugar of Previous Crop Years by Sugar Mills with Refineries (Integrated Mills)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 34

Series of 1995-1996

Advance Refining of Imported Raw Sugar classified as “C” or Reserve Sugar

ROLLEO L. IGNACIO Undersecretary, DA Acting Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1992-1993

Quedanning of Refined Sugar

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

February 26, 2010

June 26, 2003

Implemented the issuance of an order integrating and incorporating all past and future issuances, prescribing the imposition of penalties and simplifying the procedure for the disposition of such cases, providing a ready guide to producers, regulators and other stakeholders of the sugar industry for the fast resolution of cases.

December 17, 2002

Authorized the advance refining of “A” sugar with an Advance Refining Fee of P3.00 per Lkg-Bag. Said refined “A” sugar cannot be withdrawn for domestic market unless its RSQ has been swapped/surcharged (regular or advance) into “B” or Domestic Sugar.

June 4, 1996

Authorized the advance refining of “A” sugar covered by “A” quedan permits of previous crop year/s issued by sugar mills refineries (integrated mills).

Authorized the advance refining of imported raw sugar classified as “C” or Reserve Sugar requiring the importer to pay for the Advance Refining Fee of P2.00 per Lkg-Bag.

September 17, 1992

Authorized the refining of Raw “B” Sugar by Integrated Refineries.

3. Philippine National Standard (PNS) On Raw And White Sugar

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Memorandum Circular No. 2 Series of 2011

Prescribing New Sets of Standard for Raw Cane Sugar and White Sugar

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN Administrator

PNS for Raw Cane Sugar

Date Approved/ Effectivity

January 3, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Advised all raw sugar mills and refineries on the approval of the Philippine National Standards (PNS) for Raw Cane Sugar and White Sugar.

2010

The essential composition and quality factors including methods of analysis for the sugars covered by the Standard are as follows:

Quality Factors

Specified as Produced Methods of Analysis

Polarization, percent, minimum 97.4

Safety Factor, maximum 0.3

ICUMSA GS 1/2/3/9-1(2007

ICUMSA GS 2/1/3/9-15(2007

Color (ICUMSA COLOR Units), maximum Affined raw 1300 Whole raw 5000 ICUMSA Modified Method 4

Grain Size, percent through 28-mesh

Ash Content, percent of raw sugar

Maximum 45

Minimum & maximum standard ash content is derived by multiplying percent non-sucrose solids by the factor listed below which corresponds to the final polarization of the cargo:

U.S. Contract Method Form 202191G (Domino corp.)

ICUMSA GS 11-10(1998)

Single Sulphation

Dextran Not exceeding 400 ppm

Sulphur Dioxide

Maximum 20 ppm

ICUMSA GS1-15(2007) Modified Alcohol Haze Roberts Method

ICUMSA GS 2/3-25(2000)

Memorandum Circular

Submission of Raw Sugar Samples for Analysis

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 10

Series of 1983-84

Implementing Guidelines for the Execution of Philsucom Sugar Order No. 4

ARSENIO B. YULO, Jr. Administrator

Philsucom Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 1983-1984

Establishment of Raw Sugar Quality Standards for Philippine Sugar

ARSENIO B. YULO, Jr. Administrator

NMKL 135 (1990) EN 18988-2 (1998) ICUMSA GS 2/1/7-33 (2005) Rosaniline Colorimetric Method

SUGAR DESCRIPTION

White sugar, Premium Grade Purified & crystallised sucrose (saccharose) with a polarisation not less than 99.8 Z

White sugar Standard Grade Purified & crystallised sucrose (saccharose) with a polarisation not less than 99.7 Z

Plantation or mill White sugar

1. Scope and description: 2. Sulphur Dioxide

Purified & crystallised sucrose (saccharose) with a polarisation not less than 99.5 Z

SUGAR DESCRIPTION

White sugar, Premium & Standard Grade 15

Plantation or mill White sugar 20

Sept. 12, 2007 Required all sugar mills/companies to submit raw sugar samples for routine analyses on a bi-weekly. Sugar mill companies having problems on quality and operations may still submit their raw samples for special analysis subject to analysis fees/charges.

March 23, 1984 Implemented the guidelines on compliance of Philippine Sugar Mills to the raw sugar quality standards.

March 23, 1984 Established Quality Standards for Philippine sugar.

4. Sugar Quedans / Quedanning

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1986-187

Sugar Policy

Sugar Policy for 1986-87 and Production Quota for 1978-1988

Arsenio B. Yulo, Jr. Administration

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1991-1992

Application for Miling License

Rodolfo A. gamboa Administration

July 15,1986

July 15,1986

-Sugar quedans or warehouse receipts form shall be issued by the company to cover various classes of sugar during the crop year.

-Sugar quedans shall be provided by the mill company at its own expense.

-Sugar quedans shall be printed under the supervision and in accordance with the rules and regulations issued by the Sugar Relatory Administration.

-All classes of sugar manufactured shall be issued the corresponding quedan permits and shall be stored in millsite/ subsidiary warehouse.

-Advance quedanning (based on sugar in process) is prohibited.

C.

POLICIES ON WAREHOUSING/WITHDRAWALS/TRANSFER OF SUGAR TO SUBSIDIARY WAREHOUSE

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Circular Letter No. 4-A

Series of 1999-2000

Supplemental Guidelines on the Revised Procedures in the Collection and Remittance of SRA Sugar Liens/ Fees and Charges pursuant to Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1999-2000

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 4

Series OF 1999-2000

Implementing Guidelines on the Revised Procedures In the Collection and Remittance of SRA Sugar Liens/Fees and Charges pursuant to Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1999-2000

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 52

Series of 1998-1999

Implementing Guidelines on the Revised Procedures in the Collection & Remittance of SRA Sugar Liens/ Charges pursuant to Sugar Order No. 16, Series of 1998-1999

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

January 17, 2000 Implemented additional guidelines covering the revised procedures in the collection and remittance of SRA liens/fees and charges imposed on sugar quedans covering sugar withdrawals and production of mills and refineries.

Authorized the collection of a monitoring fee of P1.20/Lkg-Bag based on a total raw sugar melted for refining for a given week instead of refined sugar produced. Payment shall be made to SPCROs and SPRAs every Monday of the following week.

October 19, 1999 Implemented the revised procedures in the collections and remittances of SRA liens/ fees and charges imposed on sugar quedans covering withdrawal and production of mills and refineries.

August 20, 1999

Revised the procedures in the collections and remittances of SRA liens/fees/charges imposed on sugar quedans covering sugar productions of mills and refineries.

Revisions:

A. Collection of liens and charges - authorized all mill and refinery companies to collect liens and charges, the total value of which shall correspond to the sum of the liens and fees.

B. Remittance thru the on-line collection facility of Land Bank

C. Required all mill and refinery to submit a weekly report of its collections and remittances.

Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1988-1989

Storage of “C” or Reserve Sugar

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Circular Letter No. 4

Series of 1987-1988

Guideline to Implement SRA Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1987-1988, dated August 20, 1987

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No. 1

Series OF 1986-1987

Sugar Policy for 1986-1987 and Production

Quota for 1987-1988

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

April 27, 1989

August 20, 1987

Implemented the no storage fee for “C” sugar. Storage charges shall commence immediately upon reclassification of the “C” reserve and only upon expiration of the free storage period.

July 15, 1986

Required the mill company to register with SRA their outside subsidiary warehouse.

Authorized that the transfers of raw sugar from the mill company’s mill site warehouse to its subsidiary warehouses, whether within or outside the mill/sugar central premises, shall not be considered as withdrawal of sugar and does not require the surrender of sugar quedan permits.

Required the surrender of sugar quedans or warehouse receipts-permits to the mill company/warehouseman for the delivery of the sugar, otherwise, failure of the mill company/warehouse man to take possession of the sugar quedan or warehouse receiptpermit prior to the release or withdrawal of the sugar shall be penalized provided under the Warehouse Receipts Act.

D. WITHDRAWAL OF “B” SUGAR FOR HOME USE CONSUMPTION

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Circular Letter No. 10

Series of 2012-2013

List of Registered International/ Domestic Sugar Traders

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Circular Letter No. 2

Series of 2012-2013

List of Registered International/ Domestic Sugar Traders

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

December 14, 2012 Advised sugar mill companies and Mill District Regulation Officers that only persons and entities duly registered with Sugar Regulatory Administration as International and/or Domestic sugar traders are authorized to withdraw sugar for export and domestic use from the warehouses of mill companies and sugar refineries in accordance with the existing rules and regulations promulgated by SRA.

Authorized sugar producers to withdraw domestic sugar from their respective shares of their own sugar production from mill/refinery warehouses for their own domestic/local consumption only in the quantity of three (3) Lkg-Bag per family per crop year.

October 11, 2012 Authorized registered international/ domestic traders to withdraw sugar for export and domestic use from warehouses of mill companies and sugar refineries.

Authorized sugar producers to withdraw from their respective shares of their production from mill/refinery warehouse for their own sugar production from mill/refinery warehouses for their own domestic/local consumption only in the quantity of three (3) Lkg-Bag per family per crop year.

E. PHILSURIN LIEN

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 2, Series of 1995-1996, Sugar Order No.8, Series of 2004-2005 and Sugar Order No.11, Series of 2009 Re Establishment and Extension of a lien of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all Sugar Production to fund the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN)

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2004-2005

Extension of the Effectivity of Sugar OrderNo. 2, Series 1995-1996, providing for the establishment of a Lien of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all Sugar Production to fund the Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2001-2002

Rules & Regulations on the 56,933MT Imported Raw Sugar under the MAV for Year 2002

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1995-1996

Establishment of a Lien of P2.00/LkgBag on all Sugar Production to fund the PHILSURIN

RODOLFO. A. GAMBOA

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

November 4, 2013

Aug. 17, 2005

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Effectively revoked various Sugar Orders relative to the collection and remittance of a Php 2.00 Lien for PHILSURIN based on the Audit Observation Memorandum No. 13-007 of the Commission on Audit (COA) dated September 3, 2013.

It further instructed all mill companies to cease collecting the Php 2.00 per Lkg-bag on all sugar production.

May 10, 2002

Extended the effectivity of Sugar Order No. 2 series of 1995-1996 imposing a P2.00/LkgBag on all raw sugar quedan permits both planters and mill shares for a period of five (5) years until August 31, 2010.

Sept. 14, 1995

Required lien payment for all importation under the Minimum Access Volume (MAV) for the year 2002 which included P3.00/Lkg-Bag for raw sugar and P3.24/Lkg-Bag for refined sugar for PHILSURIN.

Authorized the collection of P2.00/Lkg-Bag to fund Philippine Sugar Research Institute Foundation, Inc. (PHILSURIN) which shall be reflected in all raw sugar quedan permits, both planters and mill shares and shall apply to any other form of sugar (Improved Raw, Washed, Blanco Directo, White or Refined) if the same is the original product output of the mill. The lien shall be paid in the name of PHILSURIN to be collected by the mill company and remitted to PHILSURIN.

PHILSURIN

August 11, 1995

PHILSURIN is a private sector initiative created through the efforts of the NCSP. It was a response to E.O. 18 which mandates that sugarcane research, development and extension activities are the responsibility of the private sector.

It is funded by the P2.00 per Lkg-Bag sugar contributions from all sugar producers. Other sources are donor agencies here and abroad.

PHILSURIN Members:

a). Planters - CONFED, NFSP, UNIFED and PANAYFED.

b). Millers - PSMA and AIM

c). SRA Administrator

F. SIFI and SIFI LIEN

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 2007-2008

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 2003-2004 Re: Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the TCCP-AHTN

RAFAEL COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 2003-2004

Rules & Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations Under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff & Customs Code of the Phil – ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 1997-1998

Increasing the Clearance Fee for Imported Sugar from P7.70/Lkg-Bag to P10.30/Lkg-Bag.

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 1994-1995

Regulations on the 38,000MT Imported Raw Sugar

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No.8

Series of 1994-1995

Rules and Regulations on Imported Sugar

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Mar. 27, 2008

Mar. 30, 2004

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Listed and enumerated the new classification of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines – ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN) and authorized the continued payment of liens provided for by Sugar Order No. 4 Series of 2001-2002 which included SIFI liens for raw (P7.90/Lkg-Bag) and refined sugar (P8.55/Lkg-Bag).

April 29, 1998

Required the payment of all tariff and duties for all importations with more than 65% sucrose contents and payment of liens provided for by Sugar Order No. 4 Series 2001-2002 which included SIFI lien of P7.90/Lkg-Bag for raw sugar and P8.55/Lkg-Bag for refined sugar.

June 7, 1995

Amended Sugar Order No. 8 Series of 19941995 by increasing the total Clearance Fee for SRA from P7.70 to P10.30/Lkg-Bag which included the SIFI Lien of P4.75/Lkg-Bag.

May 17, 1995

Provided for the rules in the Importation of sugar and authorized payment of liens which included SIFI Lien of P4.75/Lkg-Bag.

Provided for the rules and regulations on Imported Sugar (Raw and Refined) for use of local processors/ manufacturers of sugar based products for export and required clearance from SRA prior to release of sugar by BOC and authorized payment of liens that included SIFI Lien of P4.75/Lkg-Bag.

Industry Foundation, Inc. (SIFI) 1971 Composed of sugarcane growers, sugar millers and organized labor to complement the social amelioration program for sugar workers and their families to be funded from the contributions of producers of locally produced sugar in the country.

Board of Trustees is composed of 15 members, 9 represents the planters, 4 from the millers and 2 from organized labor. The planters are represented in the Board by CONFED, PANAYFED and LUZONFED, the millers by PSMA and the labor representative from NACUSIP and ALU. The President and COO is Ms. Edith Y. Villanueva who is also a member of the Board.

SIFI main funding is derived from the 9% socio-economic fund of the sugar liens under Republic Act No. 6982 or the Social Amelioration Act.

G. STATUTORY LIENS

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 2010-2011

Increase In Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1999-2000

Repeal of Sugar Order No. 16 and Circular Letter No. 52, Series of 19981999 Re: Revised Procedures in the collection and remittance of SRA Liens/Fees and Charges

NICOLAS A. ALONSO

Administrator

Circular Letter No. 4

Series of 1999-2000

Implementing Guidelines on the Revised Procedures in the Collection and Remittance of SRA Sugar Liens/Fees and Charges pursuant to Sugar Order No. 6 Series of 1999-2000

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 16

Series of 1998-1999

Revised Procedures in the Collection and Remittance of SRA Sugar Liens and Shares Imposed on Sugar Quedans and Sugar Refineries

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

May 11, 2011

October 19, 1999

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Provided for the collections of P2.00/Lkg-Bag on all raw sugar covered by quedans.

To view other statutory liens under GAO No. 1 Series of 201-2011 kindly refer to the end of this codification manual.

September 10, 1999

Imposed sugar traders to pay prior to withdrawal of sugar the liens/fees to Sugar Production Control Regulation Officers (SPCRO) and Sugar Production Control and Regulation Assistant (SPCRAs) assigned at the mills/refineries or the SRA Treasury Offices in Quezon City and Bacolod.

Implemented the revised guidelines in the collection and remittance of liens/fees wherein payment of the same shall be collected by SPCRO and SPCRAs and Treasury Office of SRA in QC and Bacolod.

August 20, 1999

Imposed sugar traders to pay liens/fees on sugar quedans to mill/refinery company:

Price Stabilization Fee – P.79/Lkg-Bag

Special Milling Fee - P.079/Lkg-Bag

Milling Permit Fee – P 0.25/Lkg-Bag

RefineriesIIntegrated Mills

Monitoring Fee:

Raw to Refined – P0.20/Lkg-Bag

Raw to Washed, Improved Raw, Blanco Directo, etc. -P1.20/Lkg-Bag.

H. SUGAR MONITORING SYSTEM (SMS)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Circular Letter No. 51

Series of 2007-2008

Implementation of Revised SMS Forms

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No.17-A

Series of 2007-2008

Amendment to the Deadline of Submission of SMS Reports

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 17

Series of 2007-2008

Deadline of Submission of SMS Reports

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 33

Series of 2001-2002

Revised SRA SMS Form No. 1

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 08

Series of 1999 -2000

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 5, Series of1999-2000. Re: Resetting the WeekEnd closing of Raw and Refined Sugar Productions from 2400 Hours Sundays to 0800 Hours Monday

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

August 28, 2008 Implemented the revised SMS Forms beginning CY 2008-2009 to all Mills/refineries.

January 09, 2008 Amended the submission of SMS Reports not later than 2:00 P.M. every Wednesday.

December 14, 2007 Required all mills/refineries to submit SMS reports not later than 2:00 P.M. every Wednesday.

August 16, 2002 Directed all Mills to include both mill’s dire share and planters’ share in the revised SMS form No. 1 beginning CY 2002-2003.

November 12, 1999 Repealed Sugar Order No. 5 resetting the closing time to its original time of 2400 hours Sunday.

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1999-2000

Resetting the Week-End closing of Raw and Refined Sugar Productions from 2400 hours Sunday to 0800 Hours Monday

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 1-A

Series of 1998-1999

Amending Circular Letter No. 1, Dated 09 September 1998, Series of 1998-1999

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 02

Series of 1998-1999

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 11, Series of 1997-1998 re: Penalty of Php 1,000 per day on delayed submission of reports by the Mill/Refinery Company

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 1

Series of 1998-1999

Continuous Implementation of other Reports of the Sugar Monitoring System

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 11

Series of 1997-1998

Penalty of P1,000.00 per day on Delayed Submission of Reports by the Mill/Refinery Company

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

October 20, 1999

Reset the week-end closing of Raw and Refined Sugar Production from 2400 hours Sunday to 0800 hours Monday.

November 05, 1998 Amended to submit every week SMS reports (Form 701 to 705, 709 to 710) to include the daily warehouse activity and list of Quedans issued for the Week.

September 18, 1998 Amended the submission of reports from Tuesday to Wednesday following the weekending date of the report.

September 09, 1998 Directed the continuous implementation of the weekly factory and refinery Statement transmitted every week.

August 17, 1998 Required all mill/refineries to submit revised SMS on or before Tuesday following the weekending date of the report. Imposed a penalty of P1,000.00/day for delayed reports.

Circular Letter No. 26

Series of 1995-1996

Implementation of the Revised SMS 704 Form (Refinery Production and Inventory Report) of the Sugar Monitoring System

ROLLEO L. IGNACIO

Undersecretary, DA and Acting Administrator, SRA

Circular Letter No. 11

Series of 1991-1992

Submission of Advanced weekly Report on Molasses

ROGELIO R. COVAR

Assistant Administrator

Circular Letter No. 19

Series of 1990-1991

Submission of Daily Reports by Sugar Refineries

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Circular Letter No. 13

Series of 1990-1991

Submission of Weekly Factory Statement (SMS 709)

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Series of 1987-1988

Implementation of Revised Forms for the Sugar Monitoring System

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Chairman/Administrator

March 26, 1996 Implemented the revised SMS Form 704 to include both domestic and imported sugar.

October 03, 1991 Required all mills to submit Molasses Report every Wednesday following the week-ending report.

January 03, 1991 Ordered the Sugar Refineries to accomplish and submits Daily Inventory Reports (SMS form 704-A and 704-B to the Regulation officers and/or Regulation assistants assigned to the mill.

November 9, 1990 Directed the submission of weekly Factory Statement (Form 709) on or before Tuesday following the week- ending date of the statement.

October 27, 1987 Directed the submission of the revised SMS Reports on or before Friday following the week ending date of the report.

I. REGULAR SWAPPING

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2005-2006

Swapping and/or Physical Exchange of Raw “B-2” or NFA Sugar with Available Refined Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 46

Series of 1997-1998

Implementing Guidelines on Double Exchange/Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar Quedan-Permits and Advance Refining of “A” sugar re: SO # 9, S of 1997-1998

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 1997-1998

Double Exchange (“Swapping”) of “B” or Sugar Quedan-Permits issued during CY 1997-1998 and Previous CY 19961997by Sugar Mills with Refineries (Integrated Mills)

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Circular Letter No. 31

Series 1997-1998

Implementing Guidelines Re: Sugar Quedan Swapping for CY 1997-1998 and thereafter

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

May 2, 2006 The “B-2” sugar quedans liquidated by the NFA from the sugar producers of CY 20052006 can be applied for swapping.

May 7, 1998

May 6, 1998

Implemented the guidelines and requirements needed for swapping of “B” and Advance Refining of “A”, the deadline of swapping, processing of quedans, monitoring and withdrawal of refined “A”.

March 4, 1998

Authorized the double exchange (“swapping”) of “B” or Domestic quedan-permits of CY 19971998 and previous CY 1996-1997 issued by sugar mills with refineries.

Allowed two (2) exchange (“swapping”) transactions against the “A” quedan permits issued for the current CY 1997-1998 and previous CY 1996-1997 by other mills.

Implemented the guidelines regarding the requirements on switching application which included “B” Quedan Permits.

Circular Letter No. 3

Series 1995-1996

Sugar Quedan Swapping

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series 1994-95

Revised Rules on Exchange (Swapping) of “A” Quedan-Permits

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

September 21, 1995

Authorized SRA officials to approve Certificate of Exchange Authority (CEA).

February 20, 1995

Provided that the Swapping of “A” quedan issued by mill without loading ports or far from terminals be limited to 1 swapping and only against quedan of other classes issued by mills with loading ports.

Required that application of “A” swapping be processed only if there is application for export clearances and permits.

J. ADVANCE SWAPPING

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 9

Series 2012-2013

Advance Swapping of “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar Produced in CY 2012-2013 into “D” or World Market Sugar for Shipment or Export

Ma. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series 2011-2-12

Advance Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar produced during CY 2011-212 into “D” or World Market Sugar for shipment to the World Market; Modified Sugar Order No. 11 Series of 2-10-2011

Ma. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

July 25, 2013 Advance swapping of “A” U.S. Quota sugar into “D” World Market sugar. Holders of verified “A” sugar quedan-permits issued for CY 20122013 are hereby allowed (eligible for) on a voluntary basis for advance swapping into “D” World market sugar for export shipment.

The “A” quedan-permits subject of advance swapping shall be stamped “SURCHARGED FOR WITHDRAWAL AS “D” OR WORLD MARKET SUGAR PER SUGAR ORDER NO. 9, SERIES OF 2012-2013, DATED JULY 25, 2013.

September 29, 2011 The application for Advance Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar produced during CY 20112-12 into “D” or World Market Sugar is open to all sugar producers, sugar traders and sugar exporters.

All regular “B” quedan-permits issued in CY 2011-2012 and 2010-2011 are hereby allowed (eligible) for advance swapping into “D” or world market sugar on a voluntary basis.

An Advance Swapping Fee of P5.00/Lkg-Bag pursuant to General Administrative Order No. 1 dated May 11, 2011 shall be charges.

The “B“ quedans subject of advance swapping shall be stamped “SURCHARGED FOR WITHDRAWAL AS “D” OR WORLD MARKET SUGAR PER SUGAR ORDER NO. 4, SERIES OF 2011-2012, DATED SEPTEMBER 29, 2012.

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2010-2011

Shipment of Advance-Swapped “B” or DomesticSugar to “A” or US export sugar

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN

Administrator

June 16, 2011

Authorized the shipment of the advanceswapped sugar “B” to “A” not later than July 31, 2011 for the current CY quota and not later than Oct. 30, 2011 for the next crop year quota.

Sugar Order No. 9-A

Series of 2010-2011

Advance swapping of CY 2010-2011 “B” or Domestic Sugar to “A” or US Market Sugar

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 2010-2011

Advance Swapping of CY2010-2011 “B” or Domestic Sugar to “A” or US sugar market

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No. 15

Series of 2008-2009

Advance Swapping of “A” to “D” and D/DX to “A”

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7

Guidelines for the Replenishment of “B” sugar advance-swapped to “A” or “D”

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2008-2009

Suspension of Verification of “A” and Advance Swapping of “B” to “A”; allowing Advance Swapping of new “B” (CY 2008-2009 to “D”

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

May 24, 2011

May 20, 2011

Amended the deadline of applications for advance swapping starting from the issuance of this order until May 27, 2011.

July 24, 2009

Authorized all outstanding “B” sugar issued in CY 2010-2011 on a voluntary basis for advance swapping into “A” or US quota for CY 2010-2011 and 2011-2012. Applications for advance swapping starts from the issuance of this order until June 17, 2011.

November 24, 2008

Authorized the advance swapping of “A” to Dx and “D/Dx” to “A”. Verified “A”,”D” and “Dx ”are eligible for advance swapping.

October 6, 2008

Authorized the replenishment of “A” and “D” quedan permits starting current CY 2008-2009 to “B” quedans advance-swapped to “A” or “D” quedans provided that the sugar representing the “B” sugar quedans advance-swapped to “A” or “D” had been actually exported.

Suspended the verification and advance swapping of “B” to “A”; advance swapping of “B” to “D” remained in effect.

Sugar Order No. 15

Series of 2007-2008

Reclassification (Conversion) of all “C” (Reserve) Sugar of CY 2007-2008 to “B” (Domestic) Sugar; Advance Swapping “B” to “A” (US Quota) or “D” (World Market) Sugar.

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

July 31, 2008

Sugar Order No. 11

Series of 2005-2006

Allowing the Advance Swapping of “A” Quedans of Specific Week endings of CY 2005-2006

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 33

Series of 2005-2006

Implementing Rules and Regulations in the Advance Swapping of “A” or US Quotasugar of Specific Week-endings of CY 2005-2006 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 2001-2002

Advance Swapping of “A” or US Quota Sugar Produced During CY 2001-2002 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Reclassification (Conversion) of all “C” (Reserve) Sugar of CY 2007-2008 to “B” (Domestic) Sugar.

The “C” quedan-permits shall be stamped “RECLASSIFIED AS “B” OR DOMESTIC SUGAR PURSUANT TO S.O. NO. 15, SERIES OF 2007-2008” by the SPROs assigned thereat.

Advance Swapping “B” to “A” (US Quota) or “D” (World Market) Sugar.

The “B” quedans shall be stamped SURCHARGED FOR WITHDRAWAL AS “A” (US QUOTA SUGAR) OR “D” (WORLD MARKET SUGAR) PER SUGAR ORDER NO. 15, SERIES OF 2007-2008 DATED JULY 31, 2008.

May 5, 2006 The “A” quedans issued on week-ending May 7, 2006 and onwards will now be allowed for advance swapping into “B” sugar.

May 11, 2006

June 18, 2002

Implemented the rules and regulations on all “A” quedans issued on week-ending May 7, 2006 and onwards on advance swapping into “B” or Domestic Sugar with an Advance Swapping Fee P2.50/Lkg-Bag.

Allowed on a voluntary basis outstanding ”A” including those covered by surrendered CQEs, (regular or swapped) issued during the CY 2001-2002 for advance swapping into “B” or Domestic Sugar.

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 2000-2001

Advance Swapping of “A” or US Sugar produced during CY 2000-2001 and covered by surrendered Certificates for Quota Eligibility (CQEs), into “B” or Domestic Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 2000-2001

Advance Swapping of “A” or US sugar produced during CY 2000-2001 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1999-2000

Advance Swapping of “A” or US Quota Sugar Produced During CY 1996-1997 to CY 1999-2000 into “B or Domestic Sugar

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1999-2000

Advance Swapping of “B” or Domestic Sugar Produced during CY 1999-2000 and previous CY 1998-1999 into “A” or US Sugar

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 37

Implementing Guidelines on Advance Swapping of “A” Re: Sugar Order No. 12 dated June 8, 1999 S of 1998-1999

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

April 5, 2001

March 29, 2001

Authorized all verified “A” or Export sugar quedan-permits (regular or swapped) issued during CY 2000-2001 and covered by surrendered Certificate for Quota Eligibility (CQE) of FY 2001 Raw Sugar Tariff Rate Quota (TRQ), on a voluntary basis for advance swapping into “B” or domestic sugar.

June 9, 2000

Authorized all outstanding “A” quedan permits (regular or swapped) issued during CY 2000-2001 on a voluntary basis for advance swapping into “B” or Domestic Sugar subject to an Advance Swapping Fee of P1.00/Lkg.

September 10, 1999

Authorized all outstanding “A” quedan permits (regular or swapped) issued during CY 19961997 to 1999-2000 for advance swapping into “B” or Domestic Sugar subject to an Advance Swapping Fee of P1.00/Lkg-Bag.

June 9, 1999

Authorized the 30,000 MT of “B” domestic sugar issued during the current CY 19992000 and previous CY 1998-1999 eligible for advance swapping into “A” sugar subject to an Advance Swapping Fee of P0.75 per Lkg-Bag.

Implemented the guidelines and requirements needed for advance swapping of all outstanding “A” quedans during CY 1998-1999.

Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1998-1999

Advance Swapping of “A” sugar produced during CY 1998-1999 into “B” or Domestic Sugar

NICOLAS A. ALONSO

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 1997-1998

Double Exchange (Swapping) of “B” or domestic Sugar Quedan-Permits issued duringCY 1997-1998 and previous CY 1996-1997 by Sugar Mills with Refineries (Integrated Mills)

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1987-1988

Replacement of 1986-1987 and 19871988 “A” Advance Swapped Sugar

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1987-1988

Withdrawal of 1986-1987 and 19871988 “B” Sugar, Release of 1987-1988 “C” Sugar for Withdrawal as “B” and Authorizing Advance Swap of 19871988 “A” for Withdrawal as “B” and providing Penalties for Non-Withdrawal therefore

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1987-1988

Authorizing Advance Swap of 1986-1987 Excess “A” Sugar

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

June 8, 1999

Authorized the advance swapping of “A” quedans charged with an Advance Swapping Fee of P.75/Lkg-Bag per GA No. 1 S of 19941995.

May 6, 1998 The B” or domestic Sugar Quedan-Permits issued during CY 1997-1998 and previous CY 1996-1997 by Sugar Mills with Refineries are allowed two (2) exchange (swapping) transactions against the “A” quedan-permits issued for the current CY 1997-1998 and previous CY 1996-1997 by other mills.

December 23, 1987

November 3, 1987

Authorized to purchase 1987-1988 “B” Domestic sugar produced from the beginning of CY 1987-1988 and to submit the corresponding “B” quedans for surcharging as “A” export sugar holders of Certificates of Exchange Authority for 1986-1987 and 19871988 advance swapped “A” sugar.

Stocks of the 1986-1987 and 1987-1988“B” Sugar, Release of 1987-1988 “C” Sugarfor withdrawal as “B” and Authorizing Advance Swap of 1987-1988 “A” for Withdrawal as “B” sugar must be withdrawn from the mill warehouses on or before November 30, 1987 and any quantity thereof which remains in the mill warehouses on December 31, 1987 shall be subject to a penalty of TWO (P2.00) PESOS per day per picul until withdrawn during the period December 1 to 15, 1987.

August 26, 1987 Unshipped 1986-1987 “A” sugar shall be given priority in the filing of the 1988 quota to the United States.

K. SUGAR RELEASE ORDER

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Memorandum Circular no. 1

Series of 2004

Refining of Raw Sugar from outside sources

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 2002-2003

Transfer of Sugar from Mills/Refineries involving Land/Coastwise Movement

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 5

Series of 2002-2003

Amendment and Implementing Guidelines to Circular Letter No. 11, Series of 2000-2001 dated 14 December 2000

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Memorandum Circular No. 6

Series of 2001-2002

Deferment in the implementation of the raw and refined sugar release order pursuant to Circular Letter No. 11, Series of 2000-2001

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

March 1, 2004

May 07, 2003

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Ordered all sugar refineries integrated and non-integrated not to accept raw sugar for tolling from outside sources be it local or imported unless accompanied by an SRO as required in SRA Sugar Order No. 5 dated Sept. 17, 1992.

September 24, 2002

Provided that in the absence of the SRO, when applying for a Shipping Permit, a copy of the Waybill issued by the mill/refinery and Letter Authority issued by the SRA shall be attached by the miller/refiner.

Sept. 26, 2001

Amended the prescribed Raw Sugar Release Order and Refined Sugar Release Order.

Instructed that the amended prescribed SRO forms be printed/generated by the mills/ refineries with their logos, appropriate security features and serial numbers. The printed serial numbers shall be submitted in advance to SRA SRED Office in QC and Bacolod for mills/refineries located in Luzon, Eastern/ Central Visayas & Mindanao and Negros & Panay.

Instructed that the Raw SRO form be used for regular/centrifugal raw sugar and other raw sugar that is directly manufactured from cane juice (not as a result/product from melted regular/centrifugal raw sugar).

Obliged the mill/refinery to rubber stamp the word “CANCELLED” on all copies of every spoiled/erroneously prepared SRO.

Deferred the implementation of the revised Raw and Refined Sugar Release order (SRO) forms.

Circular Letter No. 11

Series of 2000-2001

Amendment and Implementing Guidelines to Circular Letter No. 24, Series of 1999-2000 dated 09 May 2000

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Circular Letter No. 24

Series of 1999-2000

Raw and Refined Sugar Release Orders (SRO)

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Memorandum Circular No. 1

Series of 1997-1998

All Sugar Production and Control Regulation Officers (SPCROs/MDROs) assigned at the Sugar Mills and Refineries

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 2

Series of 1996-1997

Verification/Signing of the Sugar Release Order by Planters Associations/ Cooperative

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 1993-1994

Reinstitution of Verification/Signing of Sugar Release Order

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

December 14, 2000

May 09, 2000

Ordered that the prescribed Raw and Refined SRO forms, including the corresponding Ledger of Withdrawals, be printed or generated under the supervision of SRA and the printing cost be borne by the mills/refineries.

Instructed that the Refined SRO be used for either refined sugar or other kind of sugar that has added value and/or with lesser yield ratio than the original quedanned/melted centrifugal/raw sugar.

Ordered the mills/refineries to use and implement amended Raw and Refined Sugar Release Orders (SROs). The amended SRO will strengthen the systems of withdrawal and disposition of Sugar from mill and refinery warehouses.

October 17, 1997

Directed SPCROs/MDROs to verify the correctness of the copy of the SRO for submission to SRA against the following documents:

• Permit portions attached to the SRO to verify the quedan numbers and the corresponding volumes listed, and the CEA No. (in case swapped sugar was withdrawn) in the SRO.

• Receipts issued to verify the exact amount of liens paid corresponding to the volume of sugar withdrawn stated in the SRO.

September 23, 1996 Provided option for interested planter associations /cooperatives to write to the SRA Administrator for consideration and approval about their intention to be included as signatories in the SRO prior to the release/ withdrawal of sugar from the mill warehouse.

December 15, 1993 Specified that the Administrator may grant petition for reinstitution of the provisions of Section 2 of SRA Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 1992-1993 with regard to the signing of the prepared and approved SRO by the representative of the planters association/ cooperative concerned prior to release/ withdrawal of sugar from the mill warehouse.

Sugar Order No. 5-A

Series of 1992-1993

Amending Section 2, SRA SugarOrderNo. 5, dated 17 September 1992

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1992-1993

Sugar Release Order and Warehouse Inspection Certificate

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

November 5, 1992

Instructed that planters associations and cooperatives be furnished with a copy of the SRO prepared, approved and signed by the mill representative.

September 17, 1992 Provided for the standard procedures in the release/withdrawal of sugar from mill warehouses and prescribed the issuance by all mill companies of a uniform Sugar Release Order (SRO) for the proper release/withdrawal of sugar from their warehouses.

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Circular Letter No. 21

Series 1997-1998

Implementing Guidelines Re: Sugar Quedan Switching for CY 1997-1998 and there after

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ

Administrator

L. SWITCHING

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1997-1998

Sugar Quedan Switching

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

January 26, 1998 The Trader/Exporter shall pay a “Switching” Fee in the amount of P0.40/Lkg-Bag of sugar, upon filing of the application for “switching” with the SRA.

Requirements:

1) Application Letter indicating the kind of “switching” (by mill district or by quarter)

2) “A” quedan-permits (in batches of 50 pcs. Each)

3) Listing of “A” quedan-permits for each mill district with corresponding total volume per page for every batch.

4) Adding machine tapes showing total volume per page.

5) Affidavit of applicant sugar trader/ exporter as to his ownership of the sugar to be switched as well as to the authenticity of “A” quedan-permits to be used in the switching.

January 21, 1998 Authorized the switching of “A” quedanpermits between mills or between quarters in order to expedite and/or facilitate the transfer of the physical export sugar to bulk terminals and loading ports.

A processing fee or a “switching” fee of P0.40/ Lkg-Bag of sugar is required.

M. REINSTATEMENT OF “A” & “D”

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2011-2012

Reinstatement and Verification of Homeless “A” or U.S. Export Sugar Quedans and “D” World Market Sugar Quedans of previous Crop Years

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No.7

Series 2010-2011

Deadline for the Reinstatement and Verification of Homeless “D” Sugar Quedansof Previous Crop Years

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No.10

Series 2007-2008

Amendment of Sugar Orders No. 6 & 8

Series of 2007-2008 Re: Reinstatement of Expired (Homeless) “A” Quedans Into “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar and Revised Verification and Shipment Schedules of “A” or U.S. Market Sugar

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

April 18, 2012

March 1, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Authorized the reinstatement of “A” homeless quedan into “A” or U.S. Quota sugar and “D” homeless quedan into “D” or world market sugar.

Imposed the collection of a one-time reinstatement fee of Php20.00 per Lkg-bag of homeless “A” and “D”.

Set a deadline of August 31, 2012 for reinstatement of homeless “A” and “D” quedan.

Authorized the reinstatement of “D” homeless quedan into “D” or world market sugar.

Imposed the collection of reinstatement fee at Php2.00per Lkg-Bag per day.

April 14, 2008

Authorized the reinstatement of “A” homeless quedan into “A” or U.S. Quota sugar.

Imposed the collection of reinstatement fee as follows:

1) Php 65.00 per Lkg-Bag for previous crop and additional Php35.00 per LkgBag for every crop prior to CY20062007.

2) For Homeless ”A” produced from week-ending September 2, 2007 to November 25, 2001, a reinstatement fee of Php10.00 per Lkg-Bag for CY2007-2008 and additional Php1.00 per Lkg-Bag per day.

N. RECLASSIFICATION

(CONVERSION) OF ‘D’ WORLD MARKET SUGAR INTO “E” CBW FOOD PROCESSORS/EXPORTERS

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No.3

Series 2008-2009

Guidelines for the Disposition of “D” WorldMarket Sugar for Export or for Consumption of Sugar-Based Food Exporters

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

October 6, 2008

Circular Letter No.9

Series 2006-2007

Implementing Rules and Regulations in the Availment of “E” for CBW Food Processors/ Exporters Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

November 29, 2006

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Established guidelines for the disposition of “D” world market sugar reclassified as “E” CBW food processors/exporters.

Guidelines:

Bidding of “D” Sugar - SRA may facilitate a joint auction for the sale of “D” World Market Sugar on dates and in venues agreed upon by holders of the quedans.

“D” sugar may only be converted to “E” if the same is for the account of an accredited sugar-based food exporter, which volume shall be automatically deducted from the food exporter’s approved “D” sugar allocation.

Set deadline for the reclassification of “D” to “E”.

Reporting Requirements:

Volume of “D” sugar sold, the mill, the winning bidder and the price per 50-kilo bag of the “D” quedans sold.

Required the submission of purchase order and deed of contract.

Authorized the reclassification of “D” world market sugar into “E” CBW food processors/ exporters.

Required the concerned traders/exporters to submit application of reclassification with the following attachments:

1) Contract of sale/purchase order exhibiting the sale/delivery of “E” sugar to the processor/exporter

2) Actual physical “D” quedan-permits for reclass into “E”

3) Payment of reclassification fee of Php1.20 per Lkg-Bag.

O. INVENTORY AND ACCOUNTING OF QUEDAN

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Memorandum Order

Amendment of Crop Year on the Submission of Reports Re: Accounting of Sugar Quedan-Permit Forms issued for Crop Year 2011-2012

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series 2010-2011

Increase in Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Circular Letter No. 43

Series 1999-2000

Implementing Guidelines in the Accounting of the Quedan-Permit Forms and Shredding/Burning of Unused Quedan-Permit Forms

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

June 20, 2012

May 11, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Reiterated the submission of the accounting of quedan-permit forms pursuant to Circular Letter No. 43, S.1999-2000 re: accounting of sugar quedan-permit forms issued for CY 2011-2012 be their respective mill/refinery to the Sugar Transaction Division, Regulation Department, SRA-Q.C.

August 23, 2000

Authorized the increase in the collection of Php 2,000.00 per application the issuance of Stop/Lift for Lost Quedan/Application plus Php 0.10/Lkg-Bag for sugar covered by lost quedans.

Circular Letter No.41

Series 1990-1991

Dissemination and Publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1990-1991, dated. March 6, 1991

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

May 28, 1991

Directed the mill/refinery to submit to SRA the accounting of the quedan-permit forms stating the following:

1) Issued quedan-permit forms to sugar producers/traders Invalidated/ cancelled/spoiled quedan-permit forms

2) Unused (blank forms)

3) Missing quedan-permit forms.

Authorized the shredding/burning of unused quedan-permit forms in the presence of SRA Regulation Officers.

Authorized the collection of Php 200.00 per application plus Php0.01 per kilo of sugar covered by lost and destroyed sugar quedanpermit/s.

Circular Letter No. 28

Series of 1986-1987

Lost & Destroyed Sugar Quedan-Permits and Replacement thereof

BIBIANO C. SABINO

Acting Chairman

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1986-1987

Sugar Policy For 1986-1987 Production Quota 1987-1988

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

March 5, 1987

Directed the holder of the lost/damaged sugar quedan-permit/s and molasses certificate/s to submit to SRA for the issuance of Stop Order attached thereto the following requirements:

1) Application Letter

2) Affidavit of Loss

3) Certification of the mill attesting the available stocks

Authorized the replacement of lost quedanpermits after 30 days.

July 15, 1986 Required the surrendering of the quedans upon withdrawal from the mill.

Directed the warehousemen to detach the permit portion from the quedan portion upon withdrawal for submission to the SRA.

P. COMPULSORY DISPOSITION

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 12

Series 2013-2014

Compulsory Disposition of Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans for previous Crop Year 2011-2012 and Prior Years

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Circular Letter No. 35

Series 2013-2014

IRR Re: Compulsory Disposition of Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans for previous Crop Year 2011-2012 and Prior Years

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Circular Letter No.5

Series 2008-2009

Compulsory Disposition of the Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans of previous Crop Years

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 22, 2014

July 25, 2014

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

All raw sugar covered by outstanding quedans issued during Crop Year 2011-2012 and prior crop years shall be disposed of by the mills through auction sale.

To preempt similar situation in the succeeding crop years, and to ensure that sugar stored at the mills’ warehouses are of good quality, all sugar mills are hereby allowed to conduct compulsory disposition through public bidding/ auction. The procedures as provided in SRA Circular Letter No. 35 Series of 2013-2014 shall serve as the implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) of this Order.

Failure to comply with this Sugar Order may subject the Mills to penalties as may be determined by SRA based on its existing sugar orders, rules and regulations.

All raw sugar covered by this IRR shall be disposed of through an auction sale per Section 34 in relations to Section 33 of Republic Act No. 2137 on or before August 31, 2014.

The mill shall dispose of the sugar subject of this Order in accordance with Section 33 and 34 of Act 2137 for sale for satisfaction of liens or sale on account of its perishable nature

October 7, 2008 Directed the mill/s to hold in escrow the proceeds of the public auction/bidding less the applicable storage fee/penalty.

Circular Letter No.16

Series 2005-2006

Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR)

Re: Compulsory Disposition of the Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans of previous Crop Years

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series 2005-2006

Compulsory Disposition of the Raw Sugar covered by Outstanding Quedans of previous Crop Years

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

January 5, 2006

Listed the functional responsibilities of the mill and winning bidder in the implementation of the compulsory disposition.

Responsibilities:

Sugar Mill Company

● Shall publish for public bidding/auction the raw sugar covered by IRR.

● Shall inform the SRA about the result of bidding.

● Shall hold in escrow the proceeds of the auction/bidding less the storage fee/penalty to pay in cash any holder who will surrender the outstanding quedans for withdrawal of the volume of raw sugar subject of the bidding.

● Shall issue the bidding award/ certification of auction sale to the winning bidder of the raw sugar.

● Shall consolidate the outstanding quedans covering the raw sugar subject of bidding by CY/by sugar class.

● Shall make an entry for the consolidated quedan and cancel from their book inventory all the outstanding quedans that have been consolidated.

Winning Bidder

● Shall apply with the SRA for consolidation of the outstanding quedans covering the raw sugar subject of bidding.

SRA

● Shall approve the application of the winning bidder for the consolidation of the outstanding quedans covering the raw sugar subject of bidding.

● Shall compel the winning bidder to immediately dispose of the raw sugar subject of bidding prior to start of the new CY.

January 5, 2006 Directed the mill to dispose all raw sugar covered by outstanding quedans issued during the previous crop years thru public auction/bidding. Not included is the raw sugar produced in the immediate CY prior to current CY (e.g. CY 2004-05 for the current CY 20052006)

Q. MOLASSES & MUSCOVADO SHIPMENT

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

General Administrative Order No.1

Series 1994-1995

Service Charges, Monitoring Permit and Laboratory Analysis Fees, etc. in the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA)

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

General Administrative Order No.1

Series 1990-991

Service Charges and Laboratory Analysis Fees, etc. in the SRA

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series 1986-1987

Registration of Sugar and Molasses Traders and Muscovado Converters and License Fees, etc.

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Chairman/Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

October 12, 1994

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Authorized the increase of Clearance Fee for muscovado export at Php400.00 per metric ton and the Molasses Export at Php0.75 per metric ton.

March 6, 1991 Imposed the collection of Clearance Fee for Molasses Export at Php0.50 per metric tons.

July 16, 1986 Imposed the payment of Clearance Fee of Php100.00 for shipment of molasses.

Set the Guidelines to provide maximum service to sectors in the Sugar Industry, particularly to domestic traders of sugar and molasses and muscovado converter and simplify procedures for registration.

R. SHIPMENT OF “A” & “D”

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No.3

Series 2012-2013

Guidelines for Verification and Disposition of “D” World Market Sugar

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No.2

Series 2012-2013

Filling Up the U.S. Quota for Quota Year 2012-2013 and Guidelines in the Verification and Shipment of “A” or U.S. Quota Sugar

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

General Administrative Order No.1

Increase in Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

General Administrative Order No.1

Series 2002-2003

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No.4

Series 1997-1998

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1994-1995 by classifying Busco and Dacongcogon as Sugar Mills with Loading Ports or near Bulk Terminals

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

September 11, 2012

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Required the exporter to nominate the vessel through an Undertaking to ship sugar to the world market.

Set the deadline of shipment of world market sugar.

Provided the procedures in the verification for replenishment of “D” or World Market Sugar into “B” or Domestic Sugar.

Required an undertaking to export sugar to the United States indicating the commitment to ship on or before the schedules set by S.O. No.2.

Required the applicant to declare and indicate in its application the purpose of verification of the “A” sugar whether it is for shipment or replenishment into domestic sugar.

May 11, 2011 Authorized the increase of Export Clearance Fee to Php 50.00 per metric tons.

February 20, 2003

Authorized the increase of Export Clearance Fee to Php 30.00 per metric tons.

January 13, 1998

Classified the sugar mills into 2 groups:

Group 1 - mills without loading ports or far from bulk terminals.

Group 2 - mills w/ loading ports or near bulk terminals.

Listed Busco & Dacongcogon in Group 2.

Sugar Order No.7

Series 1994-1995

Physical Transfer of “A” or U.S. Quotas Sugar to Loading Ports/Bulk Terminals

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Circular Letter No.41

Series 1990-1991

Dissemination and publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order (GAO) No.1, Series of 1990-91, dated March 6, 1991

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

Sugar Order No.10

Series1988-1989

Rules on Shipment of “A” Export Sugar to the United States

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

February 23, 1995 Directed the sugar planters association or cooperative, warehousemen and regulation officers assigned at the mill and bulk terminals to accomplish in 4 copies the Sugar Transfer Ownership.

Listed mills with loading ports or near bulk terminals.

May 21, 1991 Authorized to collect Export Clearance Fee of “A” and “D” at Php 8.00 per metric tons.

March 14, 1989

Authorized trader/exporter registered with SRA to export sugar to the United States after the announcement of United States Dept. of Agriculture of the yearly regular quotas or in some cases the additional quotas.

Required to submit the sworn application stating the following:

1) Quota to be filled (2) quantity to be shipped in

2) Quantity to be shipped in metric tons and piculs

3) FOB value in U.S.$;

4) Consignee

5) Party to be notified

6) Name of vessel

7) Date of loading and

8) Date of departure

Authorized the transfer of export sugar to sugar terminal prior to final shipment upon surrender of corresponding quedan-permits and certificate of clearance (withdrawal, inloading and out-loading).

Sugar Order No.12

Series 1986-1987

Guidelines to Facilitate Shipment of Sugar to the World Market

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

January 15, 1987

Required the sugar terminal to submit to SRA a written report on in-loaded and out-loaded sugar within 15 days after departure of vessel.

Imposed sanctions as maybe necessary to ensure the filling of the quota in a given Quota Year.

Authorized trader/exporter registered with SRA as sugar trader to export sugar to the world market.

Required the submission of sworn application stating the following:

1) Quantities in long tons, kilos or piculs

2) FOB Value in US$

3) Name and address of consignee/s

4) Name of Vessel

5) Port of loading

6) Date of loading and departure

7) Destination

Required traders/exporters to submit affidavit of ownership, report of foreign and export declaration.

Authorized to withdraw the world market sugar from the mill warehouses directly to loading ports upon surrender of corresponding quedan-permits and export clearance issued by SRA.

Required the exporter to store the “A” and “D” sugar in separate warehouses in the bulk terminals.

Authorized the SRA to monitor the movement of the world market shipment for strict compliance with prescribed rules and regulations.

Required to submit report within 15 days after the completion of shipment or if changes have been made to indicate the same in the report.

S. IMPORTATION OF PREMIX

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No.6 Series of 2010-11

Rules and Regulations Covering Imports of Sugar with Added Flavouring or Colouring Matter Classified under Tariff Heading 1701 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Feb. 21, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Provided for the rules and regulations covering Imports of Sugar with added flavouring or colouring matter classified under Tariff Heading 1701 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines, as amended.

Required Laboratory Analysis as to sucrose content and, if practicable, and as may be warranted, color in ICUMSA units prior to the issuance of an SRA Clearance for Release.

Required the Importer/consignee or broker to notify SRA in writing at least 2 days before the scheduled arrival of the article and the date and time for its sampling

Provided procedures for Sampling. A representative sample of the article, at a minimum of 1 sample per container van shall be extracted by the SRA personnel in accordance with the sampling protocol set forth by the SRA Laboratory, and in the presence of the importer, consignee, broker or their representatives.

The SRA personnel shall fill up a proforma Activity Record with data/details pertinent to the sampling conducted such as:

1) Date, time and place of sampling

2) Approximate weight of representative sample taken

3) Names and designations of the persons present during the sampling

4) Total volume of shipment

5) Description of the specific use of article.

The sample shall be sealed and signed by the SRA personnel and the importer, consignee, broker or their representatives who are present during the sampling.

The SRA personnel shall take the sample, or send through courier if the sample is taken from ports outside the NCR, Regions 3 and 4, to the SRA Laboratory for analysis.

Upon receipt of the sample, the SRA Lab shall first take note whether or not the seal is torn or broken and whether or not the signatures are on the seal. Such facts shall be indicated in the SRA Lab Report or Certificate ofAnalysis.

Sugar Order No.5

Series of 2010-11

Addendum to Section 2, of Sugar Order No. 7& 7-A, Series of 2003-2004 Re: Rules andRegulations on Importation of FoodPreparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 ofthe Tariff and Customs Code of thePhilippinesASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No.12

Series of 2006-07

Rules and Regulations on Importations of Food Preparations under AHTN Code 2106.90.52

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7-A

Series of 2003-04

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 2003-2004 Re: Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines - ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Nov. 23, 2010

June 14, 2007

Provided for anAddendum to Sec. 2 of S.O. 7 & 7-A Series of 2003-2004 Monitoring: Requiring Shipping Permit as prescribed in S.O. No. 12, Series of 1987-1988, for the shipment and/or movement from one island to another within the Philippines of importations of premix commodities containing more than 65% sucrose (classified also under Tariff Heading (17.01).

June 23, 2004

Amended S.O. 7, Series of 2003-2004 to include finished products, particularly powdered mixtures or concentrates for simple dilution with water to make beverages, classified as food preparations falling under AHTN Code 2106.90.52. PCRC:

Required the importer or consignee to submit a declaration notifying the SRA of the sucrose content of its imported product.

Required the issuance of the PCRC to the importer or consignee within 3 days from submission of the documents enumerated and payment of the fees and liens (if over 65% by dry weight of sugar).

Required that a copy of the PCRC be forwarded to the BOC.

Allowed the withdrawal from BOC even before the formal issuance of the PCRC in case the imported product is eligible for processing under the Super Green Lane (SGL) facility, the duly accredited SGL importer or consignee, PROVIDED that all the fees and liens (if product contains over 65% by dry weight of sugar) have been paid.

Provided for an Amendment to S. O. No. 7 and allowed the SRA to waive, upon request, on certain shipments the requirement of laboratory analysis on the following grounds:

1) Established records of previous importation/same sugar content and other traceable elements/ ingredients and discernible physical appearances, and waiver is given after the imported premix had been verified to be the same premix that was consistently classified by the SRA through previous laboratory analysis and samples submitted.

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 2003-2004

Rules and Regulations on Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines - ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

2) Liens/Fee. Prior to the issuance of the SRA clearance (PCRC), the importer or consignee of a premix commodity shall pay the total liens, pursuant to S.O No. 4, Series of 200102 concerning MAV importation, If the subject premix contains over 65% by dry weight of sugar, If it is 65% and below by dry weight of sugar, only the SRA clearance fee shall be paid as provided in the aforesaid S.O. Prorated on the percent (%) sucrose content of the premix. If the premix contains zero or non-traceable sucrose content, only a nominal fee per application shall be charged.

Mar. 30, 2004 Provided the rules and regulations for the Importation of Food Preparations under Tariff Heading 21.06 of the Tariff and Customs Code of the Philippines-ASEAN Harmonized Tariff Nomenclature (TCCP-AHTN) also referred to as premix commodities.

Scope/Coverage of S.O.

NEW CLASSIFICATION

1.1 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 51 1.2 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 52 1.3 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 54 1.4 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 59 1.5 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 83 1.6 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 95 1.7 AHTN Tariff Code 2106.90 99 (B)

OLD CLASSIFICATION

1.8 HS Code 2106.90 10 1.9 HS Code 2106.90 50 1.10 HS Code 2106.90 60 1.11 HS Code 2106.90 70 1.12 HS Code 2106.90 90

MONITORING: SRA shall monitor:

1) Declared classification and quantities

2) Dates of arrival

3) Countries of origin

4) Names of importers/consignees

5) Random/representative sample/s shall be subject to SRA Laboratory Analysis.

Sugar Order No. 5 Series of 2003-2004

Rules and Regulations on Imported Premix Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Feb. 6, 2004

Requirements for PEMIX COMMODITY RELEASE CLEARANCE (PCRC):

Initial Requirement -

Statement of Importation of premix commodities from 01 January2003 to 30 December 2003, stating among others:

a) Names of Shippers

b) Country of Origin

c) Commodity descriptions, quantities

d) Import entry numbers and dates.

Provided for the Rules & Regulations on Importation of Premix Sugar-Premix sugars defined as - articles/products containing more than 65% by dry weight of sugar derived from sugarcane, sugar beets or whatever origin mixed with other ingredients or substances used as raw material in the making of beverages and food for human consumption.

Required Importer/consigned of premix sugar to apply for a Premix Import Certificate (PREMIC) with the SRA which shall serve as import allocation for a given year prior to importation.

Documentary requirements for PREMIX are the following:

1) Industrial Technology and Development Institute (ITDI) Certification on quantity of premix sugar used on domestic products (issued by DOST).

2) Domestic sales invoices and summary of sales of previous/current year of the locally produced commodity/ies containing premix sugar.

3) Corporate up-to-date documents:

3.1 SEC Registration

3.2 BOI/DTI Registration

3.3 BIR/VAT Registration

3.4 Mayor’s Permit Annual application fee is P12,000.00 per application.

Importer/consignee shall apply for a Premix Release Clearance prior to withdrawal of premix from BOC, attaching the following documents:

1) Bill of Lading

2) Packing List

3) Pro-Forma Invoice

4) Inward Foreign Cargo Manifest

Requirements for issuance of Premix Release Clearance:

1) Required documents has been complied with

2) The SRA, in cooperation with the BOC, has ascertained that the imported premix sugar is not the type of sugar under HS 1701 of the TCCP

3) Payment of Monitoring Fee of P16/ Lkg-Bag.

Directed that misdeclaration of premix sugar (found to be under HS 1701) l be subject to seizure proceedings by the BOC.

Requested the full cooperation of the BOC.

T. CBW IMPORTS (Monitoring

of Bond Maturity, Monitoring of Liquidation Maturity and Volume imported)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Memorandum Circular No. 4

Series of 2012

Additional Requirements in Monitoring the Export Shipments of Finished Products by the Food Processors/ Manufacturers of Sugar-based Products using “D” or world market sugar (Local and Imported)

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 26, 2012

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 2011-2012

Manual of Consolidated Rules and Procedures on SRA Regulation of CBW Food Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

January 12, 2012

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

SRA has required the submission of the additional documents and compliance to the following:

1) The food processors/manufacturers must submit an Outward Foreign Manifest (OFM) of the export shipment(s).

2) Submission of a Notarized Deed of Undertaking to Export Finished Products Using “D” or World Market sugar (local or imported) to SRA five(5) days before the probable date(s) of export.

3) CBW food processors/manufacturer should make a separate and distinct stockpile of their products from domestic products.

4) All food processors/manufacturers must register with the mandatory implementation of the E2M Automated Export Documentation System (AEDS) in all seaport and airport by the BOC per BOC Memorandum Order No. 7-2012, dated 04 May 2012 and BOC Memorandum, dated 18 May 2012.

This is on top of the other requirements as stipulated in Sugar Order No. 6 Series of 2011-2012.

Consolidated Rules and Procedures

Application for Sugar Requirements and Issuance of Certification of Sugar Requirement for Food Processors/ Manufacturers of SugarBased Products For Export.

1) Requisites for Application (New) for Sugar Requirement/ Allocation

a. Application for Certificate of Sugar Requirements (notarized)

b. Corporate up-to-date documents

c. ITDI Certification

d. Purchase Order/s

e. Previous Export Documents, if already engage in food processing

f. Process Flow

g. CBW Certificate of Accreditation

h. Schedule of importation for the next year

i. Audited Financial Statements

j. Plant Visit Report

2) Application An applicant shall fill out and submit to SRA the application form for Certification of Sugar Requirements together with the following supporting documents in original form or duly certified true copy, to wit:

a. Industrial Technology and Development Institute (ITDI) certification on quantity of sugar used on export products which needs to be updated if over 10 years, or in lieu of this, certification from ITDI that there’s no change of sugar to product ratio

b. Bank Remittance/Proof of Payment

c. Contracts between the processors/exporters and buyers/importers

d. Registration with the USFDA re: Bioterrorism Act (for U.S. exporter only)

e. Statements of Liquidation

f. Export Declarations

g. Export Sales Invoices of previous/current year

h. Summary of total quantity of exports for the previous/current year

i. Cancellation of bonds

j. Schedule of importation for the current year

k. Latest Audited Financial Statements

l. Year-end Inventory Report

m. Application Fee

n. Declaration of warehouse (location, capacity) and toll packers (if any) supported by a contract between the food processors and toll packers.

3) Corporate up-to-date documents:

a. SEC Registration

b. BOI Registration

c. DTI Registration

d. BIR/VAT Registration

e. Mayor’s Permit

4) SRA Sugar Requirement/ Allocation Formula

SRA shall determine the volume of Total Sugar Requirement (TSR) for the current year based on the total withdrawals and inventory for the preceding year

5) Availment of Local D to E Sugar

SRA reiterates the Implementing Rules and Regulation (IRR) of Circular Letter No. 16, Series of 2011-12, dated November 4, 2011.

Circular Letter No. 6 Series of 2011-2012

Making available the “D” World Market Sugar produced during CY 2011-2012 to CBW Processors/Exporters of Sugar-Based Products

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

November 4, 2011

6) Other requirements shall be complied with based on this Order particularly on the following:

a. Reclassification of “D” or World Market Sugar into “E” or CBW/ Food Processors’/Exporters’ Sugar

b. Withdrawal of the “E” Sugar for Refining

c. Authority to Withdraw the “E” Sugar for Refining

d. Withdrawal of the “E” Sugar from the Refinery

e. Authority to Withdraw the “E” Sugar from the Refinery

f. Swapping of Allocated Sugar

g. Validation of CBW Food Processor’s/ Exporter’s Documents from the Source

h. Monitoring of Sugar Movement

i. Monitoring of Sugar Utilization

j. Liquidation of Availed Sugar

As may be deemed necessary by parties and the SRA, an Annual CBW/Food Processor/ Exporters or Traders Conference shall be held to thresh out then-issues and concerns.

Required that guidelines in the issuance of Certification of sugar Requirements per Circular Letter No. 40, Series of 1998-1999 shall apply in the monitoring and liquidation of the D” or world market sugar made available to CBW processors and/or exporters. Required manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products to submit quarterly sugar consumption/usage report.

Circular Letter No. 15

Series Of 2010-2011

Amending certain provisions of S.O. No.13 and C.L. No.40, Series of 19981999 as amended by C.L. No.17, Series of 2003-2004 and by C.L. No.18, Series of 2006-2007,Authorizing the Administrator to prescribe additional procedural and/or documentary requirements in connection with the guidelines in the issuance of certification of sugar requirements for processors/ manufacturers of sugar-based products for export

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2009-2010

Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for Disposition of Cases related thereto

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

February 11, 2011

Required the submission of financial documents with corresponding notes to financial statements pursuant and compliant to BIR Revenue Regulations No. 15-2010 as part of the statement of liquidation of the “D” or World Market Sugar (imported/local).

Required the submission of additional cost and volume of sugar imports in the statement of liquidation as an additional requirement of BIR Revenue Regulations No. 15-2010.

In addition to the disclosures mandated under the Philippine Financial Reporting Standards and pursuant to Revenue Regulation No. 152010, the NOTES to Financial Statements shall also include a statement that the applicant is not using undocumented sugar.

February 26, 2010 Integrated and incorporated all past and current issuances, prescribing the imposition of penalties and simplifying the procedure for the disposition of such cases to provide a ready guide to producers, millers, regulators and other stake holders of the sugar industry for the fast resolution of cases.

Imposed the corresponding penalties for failure to submit quarterly report on sugar consumption of sugar, imported or domestic, used as ingredients of sugar-based products for export.

1st Offense Fine of PhP1,000.00/week of delay

2nd Offense Fine of Php 20,000.00

3rd Offense Fine of PhP3,000.00/week of delay and/or cancellation/ revocation of Certificate of Sugar requirements for the year and/or black-listing.

Imposed corresponding penalties for failure by the mill/refinery/sugar-based food exporters or CBW to report within three (3) working days from occurrence/discovery, the sugar losses due to natural calamities, warehousing problems, pilferages or similar causes shall be treated as no losses were incurred.

1st Offense Fine of Php 1,000.00/day

2nd Offense Fine of Php 2,000.00/day

3rd Offense Fine of Php 3,000.00/ day and/or suspension or revocation license

Imposed corresponding penalties for failure of processors/manufacturers of sugar-based products to submit to the SRA notice to withdraw imported sugar from the BOC or CBW at least three (3) working days prior to its intended withdrawal.

1st Offense Fine of PhP5.00/LKg-Bag but in no case lower than PhP5,000.00;

2nd Offense Fine of PhP10.00/LKg-Bag but in no case lower than PhP10,000.00; and

3rd Offense Fine of PhP20.00/LKgBag but in no case lower than PhP15,000.00 and/or suspension or cancellation of license

Imposed corresponding penalties for failure of processors/manufacturers of sugar-based products to submit to the SRA notice to withdraw “D” sugar from the mill or refinery at least three (3) working days prior to its intended withdrawal.

1st Offense Fine of PhP5.00/Lkg-Bag but in no case lower than PhP5,000.00;

2nd Offense Fine of PhP10.00/Lkg-Bag but in no case lower than PhP10,000.00;

3rd Offense Fine of PhP20.00/LkgBag but in no case lower than PhP15,000.00 and/or suspension or cancellation of license.

Imposed corresponding penalties for unauthorized diversion of imported sugar or“De” or “E” by food processors/manufacturers of sugar-based products for export other than the use for it was intended, such as the use of the said sugar as “B” or domestic sugar.

1st Offense Fine of PhP100.00/LkgBag and payment of price differential, if any;

2nd Offense Fine of PhP200.00/LkgBag and payment of price differential, if any; and

3rd Offense Fine of PhP400.00/LkgBag and payment of price differential, if any and/or cancellation of certification of sugar requirements and/or black listing.

Memorandum Circular No. 2

Procedures in Monitoring Movement and Shipment to CBWs/Food Processors of Imported and Local “E” Sugar contained in bags

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Imposed that sugar stocks as compared to the verified sugar Monitoring System report shall be deemed as the same was withdrawn without authority (unauthorized withdrawal) unless the concerned proves otherwise:

1st Offense Fine of PhP1,000.00/day

2nd Offense Fine of PhP2,000.00/day; 3rd Offense Fine of PhP3,000.00/ day and/or suspension or revocation license

February 10, 2009 Guidelines/procedures in monitoring movement and shipment of “E” sugar:

Movement/Shipment of Local “E” Sugar:

1) All traders/food processors must secure an Authority to Withdraw “E” Sugar from Office of the Administrator. Such request must include the date of actual withdrawal from the mill.

2) Traders/Shippers must inform the SRA on the schedule of loading of “E” Sugar for inter-island shipment. Such notice shall include a request for the presence of an SRA Monitoring Team to observe the loading.

3) Loading of “E” Sugar shall be observed by a duly authorized SRA Monitoring Team

4) Unloading of “E” Sugar shall be observed by the SRA Monitoring Team. Upon arrival of the shipment at the destination, the shipper must notify the SRA.

5) The unloading of the sugar from the container will be recorded.

6) The “E” Sugar must be stored in a separate and distinct stockpile from other classes of sugar, if applicable, at the warehouse of the consignee/trader or food processor.

7) An SRA accredited stock ledger recording the delivery and withdrawal/ usage of sugar must be maintained and updated at the warehouse.

Memorandum Circular No. 1

Procedures in Monitoring Movement and Shipment of “D” or World Market Sugar contained in bags and transshipped from other Ports prior to loading into the international vessel

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

February 10, 2009

Movement/Withdrawal of Imported “E” Sugar

1) All CBW operators/food processors withdrawing “E” Sugar from the Bureau of Customs must inform the Office of the Administrator the exact date of withdrawal, notwithstanding the authority to withdraw already issued.

2) The SRA Monitoring Team will observe the unloading of the sugar.

3) For withdrawal of imported sugar from the CBW to the food processor, the latter must formally inform the Office of the Administrator of the exact date of withdrawal, the quantity to be withdrawn, and other relevant details.

4) An SRA accredited stock ledger recording the delivery and withdrawal/ usage of sugar must be maintained and updated at the warehouse of the food processor.

Guidelines/procedures in monitoring and shipment of “D” World Market Sugar contained in bags and trans-shipped from other Ports prior to loading into the international vessel:

Movement/Shipment of “D” Sugar within the Philippines:

1) D-Sugar shipments must be shipped separate from other classes.

2) Traders/Shippers must inform SRA on the schedule of loading D-Sugar into container vans.

3) Loading of D-Sugar into the container shall be observed by a duly authorized SRA Monitoring Team.

4) Upon arrival of the shipment at the destination, the shipper must notify the SRA.

5) Prior to opening, the SRA Team must check the SRA seal as to its integrity.

6) If the seal is tampered, the container will not be opened and will instead be resealed, and the SRA Administrator will be informed. The SRA Administrator will then send additional personnel to verify the seal and witness the opening of the container. The container will be opened upon the instruction of the Administrator.

7) The unloading of the sugar from the container will be recorded.

8) The D-Sugar must be stored in a separate and distinct stockpile from other classes of sugar.

9) An SRA accredited stock ledger must be maintained and updated at the warehouse.

Memorandum Circular No. 3

Series of 2008

Conduct of Stock Inventory by SMAS-TF

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 18

Series of 2006-2007

Additional Rules and Regulations in the Withdrawal of “E” or CBW Food Processors/Exporters Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Movement/Shipment of D-Sugar to the World Market (Export)

1) When the Loading Authority is issued, the exporter must inform the SRA on the date of loading.

2) During loading, the SRA Team must witness until closing of the container van. An SRA seal shall then be installed.

3) The exporter must inform the SRA when the container van loaded with export sugar is delivered to the Port of Origin for shipment abroad. The SRA Monitoring Team shall inspect the shipment prior to loading on the international vessel.

4) The exporter shall submit proof, including a sworn statement from theconsignee that the sugar arrived at destination and was received by the consignee. Such statement must state the container #, shipping line seal # and SRA seal #.

October 9, 2008 Informed all sugar mills, refineries, food processors and CBW operators that SRA Sugar Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Task Force (SMAS-TF) shall conduct unannounced visits to sugar warehouse/s for the purpose of taking the actual stock inventory of sugar at the time of the visit.

February 21, 2007 Stipulates the obligations of the sugar traders to SRA as well as the requirements of the food processors and exporters to allow SRA to monitor sugar stocks and deliveries in their premises.

Posting of the Performance Bond and the submission of the liquidation report within six (6) months after withdrawal of the “E” sugar from the mills or CBW.

Circular Letter No. 9

Series of 2006-2007

Implementing Rules and Regulations on the Availment of “E” or CBW Food Processors/Exporters Sugar

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Sugar order No. 4-A

Series of 2006-2007

Amendment to and addendum to Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2006-2007 Re: Conversion of “C” or Reserved Sugar into “D” or World Market Sugar and the Revised Sugar Classification and Percentage Allocation

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

November 29, 2006

Reclassification Of The “D” Or World Market Sugar Into “E” Or CBW Food Processors/ Exporters Sugar.

The concerned traders/exporters (to include processors/exporters who are also registered sugar traders with the SRA) producers’ group shall apply with the SRA for reclassification of the “D” or World Market sugar into “E” sugar prior to its withdrawal for refining, attached thereto among others, the Contract of Sale/ Purchase Order(exhibiting the sale/delivery of the “E” sugar to the processor/ exporter), the “D” quedan-permits for reclassification into “E” sugar and the payment for reclassification fee of PHP1.20/Lkg-Bag.

A Letter Authority for the Reclassification of the “D” or World Market Sugar into “E” or CBW Food Processors/Exporters Sugar shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned Trader/ Exporter/Producers’ group with the quedanpermits properly surcharged or with notation “Reclassified as “E” or CBW Food Processors/ Exporters Sugar”.

Required also the concerned traders/ exporters (to include processors/exporters) to comply with Circular Letter No. 9, Series of 2004-2005.

Reiterated that the guidelines in the issuance of Certification of sugar Requirements per Circular Letter No. 40, Series of 1998-1999 shall apply in the monitoring and liquidation of the “D” or world market sugar made available to CBW processors and/or exporters.

Required manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products to submit quarterly sugar consumption/usage report.

November 10, 2006 Encouraged local CBW food processors/ exporters to source their sugar requirements from our local production instead of importing them from the world market.

Required amendment to Section 3 of Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2006-2007 in order to distinguish the nomenclature classification of our locally produced sugar for the CBW food processors/exporters and the world market to avoid confusion.

Circular Letter No. 9, Series Of 2004-2005

Making available the “D” or World Market Sugar Produced During CY 2004-2005 to CBW Processors/ Exporters of Sugar Based Products

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

October 18, 2004

Withdrawal of the “D” Sugar for Refining

The concerned traders, exporters, producers’ group shall request the SRA to allow them to withdraw for refining their “D” sugar pursuant to Section 10, Sugar Order No. 2, Series 2004-2005, for the account of (FAO) the CBW processors/exporters with the following requirements:

1) Letter request to authorize withdrawal for refining of the “ D” sugar stating among others the following:

a. Name of CBW processor/ exporter recipient of the “D” sugar

b. Volume of the “D” sugar

c. Name of the mill where the “D” sugar shall be withdrawn for refining

d. Name of the refinery where the “D” sugar shall be delivered for refining.

2) Contract of Sale/Purchase Order exhibiting the sale/delivery of the “D” sugar to the processor/exporter.

3) “D” Sugar Quedan-Permits for surcharging/notation thereof corresponding to the volume of sugar applied for withdrawal for refining.

4) Monitoring Fee (raw to refined) of Php 2.00/ Lkg-Bag shall be paid to SRA upon filing of the request for refining.

5) Development Enhancement Fee of Php 30.00/Lkg-Bag shall be paid to SRA as trustee for the account of Sugar Master Plan Foundation (SMPF).

Authority To Withdraw The “D” Sugar For Refining

1) A Letter of Approval to the request for withdrawal for refining of the “D” sugar FAO of the processor/exporter shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned Trade/Exporter attached thereto the “D” quedan-permits properly surcharged or with notation “Withdrawn for refining FAO CBW processor/exporter per Sugar Order No. 2, Series 2004-2005”.

2) A Letter Authority shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned mill to allow the volume of “D” sugar stated therein for withdrawal for refining.

3) A Letter Authority shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned refinery to allow the volume of “D” sugar stated therein for refining.

4) A Refined Sugar Quedan (RSQ) shall be issued by the refinery to the concerned trader/ exporter corresponding to the volume of the “D” raw sugar brought for refining. The RSQ shall have a classification also, of “D” or World Market sugar.

Withdrawal Of The “D” Sugar From The Refinery

The concerned traders, exporters, producers’ group shall request the SRA to allow them to withdraw their “D” sugar FAO of the CBW processors/exporters with the following requirements:

1) Letter request to authorize withdrawal of the “D” sugar from the refinery. stating among others the following:

a. Name of CBW processor/ exporter recipient of the “D” sugar

b. Volume of the “D” sugar

c. Name of the refinery where the “D” sugar shall be withdrawn

d. Letter approval of SRA for refining of the “D” sugar

2) Refined Sugar Quedan (RSQ) for surcharging/notation thereof corresponding to the volume of “D” sugar for withdrawal

3) Monitoring Fee of Ph. 10.00/Lkg-Bag shall be paid to SRA upon filing of the request for withdrawal from the refinery.

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 2004-2005

Export of “D” Sugar For CY 2004-2005

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

September 7, 2004

Authority To Withdraw The “D” Sugar From The Refinery

1) A letter of approval to the request for withdrawal from the refinery of the “D” sugar FAO of the processor/exporter shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned trader/exporter attached thereto the Refined Sugar Quedan properly surcharged or with notation “Authorized for Withdrawal FAO CBW Processor/Exporter per Sugar Order No. 2, Series of 2004-2005”.

2) A Letter of Authority shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned refinery to allow the volume of refined “D” sugar stated therein for withdrawal.

3) A Letter of Advice shall be issued by the SRA to the concerned CBW processor/ exporter regarding the withdrawal and delivery of the refined “D” sugar (to be deducted from SRA allocation for the current year) on the basis of the Purchase Agreement between the CBW processor/exporter and the SRA accredited trader/ exporter.

Monitoring And Liquidation Of The “D” World Market Sugar

The guidelines in the issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements per Circular Letter No. 40. Series of 1998-1999 (as amended) shall apply to the monitoring and liquidation of the “D” or World market sugar made available to CBW processors/exporters.

Authorized that the portion of the “D” sugar be made available to the food processors of sugarbased products for export under the customs Bonded Warehouse (CBW) chargeable to their 2004 import allocation and subject to Implementing Rules and Regulations (IRR) to be promulgated.

Only actual exporters/shippers and CBW processors/exporters of Philippine sugar to the world market for the current crop year shall be allowed refining of the “D” sugar under special circumstances allowed under IRR

Circular Letter No. 12

Series of 2000-2001

Amendment to Circular Letter No. 40 Re: Guidelines in the Issuance of Certificationof Sugar Requirements for Food Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

NICOLAS A. ALONSO

Administrator

January 15, 2001

Circular Letter No. 40

Series of 1998-1999

Guidelines in the Issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements for Processors/Manufacturers of SugarBased Products for Exports

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

June 24, 1999

Required additional documents for attachment in the issuance of certification of sugar requirements for processors/manufacturers of sugar-based products for export.

Requirements:

1) Statement of Liquidation

2) Export Declaration

3) Cancellation of Bonds

4) Schedule of Importation for the current year.

Required applicants to pay One Thousand Pesos (Php 1,000.00) as application fee.

Required manufacturers/processors issued with certification of sugar requirements to submit a quarterly sugar consumption/usage report of imported sugar.

Required verification of the quantity of imported sugar prior to the issuance of the certification of Sugar Requirements.

Requirements:

1) Statement of Liquidation

2) Export sales invoice of previous/ current year

3) Cancellation of Bonds

4) Summary of total quantity of exports of the previous/current year

Sugar Order No. 13

Series of 1998-1999

Rules and Regulations on Sugar Importedby Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

NICOLAS A. ALONSO

Administrator

June 24, 1999

Required bonded importers or consignees with SRA clearance to submit quarterly sugar consumption/usage report. Violation by the customs bonded importer/consignee to the provisions of Sugar Order on the issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements shall be a ground for the revocation of the said certification and/or denial of the application for import clearance.

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 1998-1999

Amendment of Certain Provisions of

Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1995-1996

Re: Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

April 21, 1999

The application for clearance, the importer/ consignee must submit to SRA the following:

1) Certification of Sugar Requirements of processors/manufacturers of sugarbased products for export, for a given year, issued by SRA.

2) Pro-forma

3) Bill of lading

4) Inward Foreign Manifest

The customs bonded importer/consignee must present for verification the original or duplicate original copies of the pertinent import documents mentioned herein to be compared with the photocopies submitted to SRA.

The importer shall pay the monitoring fee of Php 5.00/Lkg-Bag of imported sugar directly to SRA prior to issuance of clearance.

The clearance shall indicate the classification of the imported sugar as “D” or world market sugar.

In the event that the cumulative quantity of imported sugar, whether raw or refined, exceeds that of the sugar requirement of the importer/consignee for a twelve (12) month reckoned from the date of issuance of the corresponding bond shall be subject to confiscation. The confiscated sugar shall then be turned-over by SRA to the National Food Authority (NFA).

Required all Importer-consignees to apply for clearance to SRA prior to the release of the commodity by the Bureau of Customs (BOC).

Imposed to effectively monitor the sugar imported by the Manufacturers of SugarBased Products for Export.

Required all bonded importers/consignee with SRA Clearances to furnish SRA a copy of the liquidation report submitted to BOC within nine (9) months from the date of the issuance of the clearance.

Sugar Order No. 6-A (Amended)

Series Of 1998-1999

Notice of Arrival of Importation

Amendment of S.O. No.6, Series of 1998-1999

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1998-1999

Notice of Arrival of Sugar Importation

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 1997-1998

Re-imposition of the Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

January 06, 1999

Required all Importers/consignee (except manufacturers of sugar-based products for export) to officially notify the SRA about the expected arrival of their sugar importation prior to their filing of clearance by providing the following requirements:

1 Name of Importer/Consignee

2 Type of Sugar (Raw/Refined)

3 Volume of Importation

4 Country of Origin

5 Name of Vessel

6 Expected date of arrival

7 Port of Entry

Failure of importers/consignee to comply with all the provisions of Sugar Order No. 6, Series of 1998-1999 shall mean that the SRA shall automatically classify the imported sugar as “C” or Reserved Sugar.

December 10, 1998 Required Importers/consignee to officially notify the SRA about the expected arrival of their sugar importation prior to their filing of clearance by providing the following requirements:

1 Name of Importer/Consignee

2 Type of Sugar (Raw/Refined)

3 Volume of Importation

4 Country of Origin

5 Name of Vessel

6 Expected date of arrival

7 Port of Entry

SRA required to provide the Economic Intelligence and Investigation Bureau (EIIB) with a copy of all the said information. SRA entered a Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) with the EIIB for the effective monitoring of all sugar importation.

May 26, 1998

Re-imposed Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1995-1996 and Circular Letter No. 33, Series of 1995-1996.

Sugar Order No. 11

Series of 1996-1997

Revocation of Sugar Order No.8

Series of 1995-1996, Re: Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 33

Series of 1995-1996

Guidelines In the Issuance of Certificate of Sugar Requirements for Processors/Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export

ROLLEO L. IGNACIO

Undersecretary DA Acting Administrator

May 26, 1997

June 4, 1996

Revoked Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 19951996 and Circular Letter No. 33, Series of 1995-1996.

Revoked the 1% allocation to PHILFOODEX for CY 1996-1997.

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1995-1996

Rules and Regulations on Sugar Imported by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Exports

ROLLEO L. IGNACIO

Undersecretary, DA and Acting Administrator

June 4, 1996

Only Philippine-based manufacturers or processors of sugar-based products for export are eligible to apply for a certification of sugar requirements.

Required the submission to SRA the NIST certification on the quantity of sugar used on the export products. It also prescribed the conditions in the issuance of the certification of sugar requirements as well as other documentary requirements for submission to SRA.

Required manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products to submit the quarterly sugar consumption/usage report.

Required the importer/consignee to pay a Monitoring Fee of Php 10.00/Lkg-Bag to SRA to monitor the movement of the sugar imported by or consigned to processors and/ or manufacturers of sugar-based products for export in order to forestall the possibility of the imported sugar being unloaded in the domestic market.

Required the periodic inspection of the bonded warehouse by SRA.

Requirements:

1) Certificate of Sugar Requirements of Processors/Manufacturers of SugarBased Products for Export, for a given year, issued by the SRA

2) Pro forma Invoice and Bill of Lading.

3) Required to pay Monitoring Fee of P10.00/Lkg-Bag

Required SRA clearance shall indicate payment of required fee and the classification of the imported sugar.

Circular Letter No. 1

Series of 1994-1995

Guidelines to Implement Sugar Order No.2, Series of 1994-1995

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1994-1995

Authorizing the Use of “D” or World Market Sugar by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Products for Export under certain conditions

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 3

Series of 1993-1994

Guidelines to Implement SRA Sugar Order No.2, Series of 1993-1994

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

August 22,1994

Required that if the cumulative quantity of imported sugar exceeds the allocation of the importer/consignee in a given year, the excess quantity shall be classified as ”B” or Domestic Sugar or “C” or Reserve Sugar pursuant to Sugar Order No.8, Series 1994-1995, dated 17 May 1995 and its implementing guidelines.

Promulgated the guidelines for availment of the “D” sugar under the allocation program for CY 1994-1995.

Required manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products to submit quarterly sugar consumption/usage report.

August 22,1994

September 15, 1993

Authorized the use of “D” or world market sugar produced during CY 1994-1995 by manufacturers of sugar-based products for export provided that such sugar-based products are exported to foreign markets and sold in the local market.

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1993-1994

Authorizing the Use of “D” or World Market Sugar by Manufacturers of Sugar-Based Food Products for Export to Foreign Countries under certain conditions

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

September 15, 1993

Promulgated the guidelines for availment of the “D” sugar under the allocation program. Also required the submission of the NIST Certification on the quantity of sugar used on export products. The need for verification on sugar usage of manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products for export at all times or whenever necessary for the purpose of liquidation or to determine the necessity of additional allocation.

Required manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products to submit quarterly sugar consumption/usage report.

Authorized Philippine-based manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products for export with approved “D” sugar allocation to purchase “D” or World market sugar from local sugar producers provided that such sugar-based products are exported to foreign markets and not sold to the local market.

Issued to discourage manufacturers or processors of sugar-based food products for export from importing their sugar needs.

Circular Letter No. 16

Series of 1992-1993

Guidelines to Implement SRA Sugar Order No.7, Series of 1992-1993

RODOLFO

A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7,

Series of 1992-1993

Authorizing the use of “D” or World Market Sugar by manufacturers of sugar-based products for export to foreign countries under certain conditions

RODOLFO

A. GAMBOA Administrator

November 5, 1992 Only Philippine-based Manufacturers or Processors of sugar-based food products for export, may apply for allocation of “D” or World Market Sugar allocated under SRA Sugar Order No. 7 dated November 5, 1992.

The applicants shall submit the following supporting documents:

a. Commercial Invoices

b. NIST Certification on Quantity of Sugar Used on Export Products

c. Summary of Total Exports for the Previous or Current Year

Basis of Allocation - The basis for allocation of or World Market Sugar to Manufacturers or Processors of sugar-based food products for export shall be the total quantity of sugar used in the previous year and/or the export record of the current year.

In addition to the initial allocation and after proper assessment by SRA, additional allocations may be granted for an acceptable export expansion program of the Applicant at not more than 10% of the initial allocation per application.

Cost of Bagging - The cost of bags and bagging for the “D” or World Market Sugar which will be used in the manufacture of sugar-based food products for export shall be for the account of one withdrawing the sugar.

Verification of Sugar Use - The proper use of the sugar allocated under the provisions of Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 1992-1993 dated November 5, 1992 and of this Circular Letter shall be subject to verification at all times or when necessary for the purpose of liquidation or to determine the necessity of additional allocation.

Quarterly Reporting by Manufacturers or Processors - All Manufacturers or Processors granted allocations of the “D” or World Market Sugar shall submit a report within ten (10) days after the end of every quarter on the consumption or usage of their allocations.

November 5, 1992

Authorized the use of “D” or world market sugar by manufacturers of sugar-based products to foreign countries provided that such sugarbased food products are exported to foreign markets and not sold to the local market.

U. MILL DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT COMMITTEE (MDDC)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 5 Series of 2002-2003

Strengthening the MDDC and Providing Guidelines for its Accreditation (Amendmentsto Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1990-1991)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

Mar 18, 2003

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Provided guidelines on the strengthening and accreditation of the Mill District Development committee (MDDC),

Required that each Mill District shall have only one (1) MDDC. In a mill district where there are two (2) or more mills only one (1) MDDC will be recognized and accredited.

A. Coverage:

1) MDDC’s created, organized and existing pursuant to and in accordance with Sugar Order No. 8 Series of 1990-1991 re: Creation of Mill District Development Committee. As such these MDDCs shall have vested rights.

2) Existing MDDC in a mill district whose centrifugal sugar mill is no longer operational as of the effectivity of these rules and regulations.

3) Newly created MDDC in a mill district where there is no existing MDDC prior to the issuance of the rules and regulations. In the event that there is no newly created MDDC, the creation of the said MDDC should be done within one (1) year from the effectivity of these rules and regulations. Otherwise, it will forfeit its rights to be accredited as such newly created MDDC in a newly established mill district.

B. Composition:

The MDDC shall be composed of sugar industry participants/stakeholders as follows:

a. One (1) regular representative from the sugar mill, except as provided for in Section 1.3 Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 2002-2003.

b. One (1) regular representative from each planter associations/ cooperatives. The planters’ associations/cooperative shall formulate a scheme in the election and/or appointment of their regular/ alternate representatives.

c. One (1) regular representative from SRA; and

d. One (1) regular representative from PHILSURIN.

The Chairman/President of the MDDC shall come from the planters or mill representative.

All aforestated representatives shall designate one (1) alternate member to sit in the Board in case of the absence of the regular representative/s.

The MDDC shall hold periodic meeting to be presided by the Chairman of the committee.

C. Strengthened Functions:

Development and extension of improved sugarcane production technologies.

Identification of productivity concerns and problems and means of resolving the same.

Preparation and implementation of plans and programs to address identified problems.

Submission of monthly progress reports on the implementation of programs to the SRA through the SRA representative.

Formulation of funding assistance for the development programs and projects in the mill district.

Formulation of funding assistance for the development programs and projects in the mill district.

To do and perform liaison and coordination works with government institutions responsible for the infrastructure development program/ projects for the district.

Tapping the continuing Outreach Project for the Sugar Industry (OPSI) seminars spearheaded by the SRA and other trainings for the planters and millers.

Policy recommendation to the SRA on development matters affecting the industry.

Other related pertinent functions and duties.

D. Requirements for Accreditation:

1) Articles of Incorporation and By-Laws, duly approved by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and SEC Certificate of Registration.

2) Affidavit of Compliance with all the conditions provided for in existing projects/programs funded by the government through the particular MDDC, if any, attaching therewith the respective MOAs or other agreements as well as the current status of the said projects/programs.

3) List of finished projects/programs funded by the SRA or other government agency or the private sector, if any.

4) Financial statement for the past year. The financial statement should show the MDDC’s sustainability and viability.

5) Submission of yearly plans and requirements, including proposed priority agenda for the following, areas of concerned

a. Extension services

b. Nursery operations

c. Other projects initiated by the SRA, or funded by the government or the private sector.

6) Impact assessment of the general functions of the MDDC as enumerated in Section 4, Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 2002-2003.

7) Other documents and/or reports as may be required by the SRA.

Payment of accreditation fee in the amount of One Thousand Pesos (P1,000.00).

Upon compliance with the aforesaid requirements, SRA shall accredit the concerned MDDC and issue the corresponding Certificate of Accreditation, SRA Form-MDDC Accreditation.

Procedure and Application for Accreditation:

1) Only MDDC duly organized and existing under and by virtue of Philippine laws and possessing all the requirements for accreditation as provided for in Section 6, Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 2002-2003 are eligible to apply for accreditation.

2) Those eligible for accreditation shall file their application with the: Sugar Regulatory Administration, Sugar Center Building, North Avenue, Diliman, Quezon City.

3) The MDDC applicant shall fill up and submit to SRA the Application Form, Form MDDC- Application, Application for MDDC Accreditation, together with the supporting documents as stated in Section 6, Sugar Order No.5, Series of 2002-2003.

4) SRA reserves the right to verify the authenticity of the supporting documents attached to the application for accreditation and the truthfulness of the contents thereof.

E. Accreditation and/or Renewal:

The accreditation shall be renewed annually.

Renewal of accreditation is subject to compliance with the same requirements as stated in Section 6, Sugar Order No. 5, Series of 2002-2003.

F. Revocation/Non-Renewal of Accreditation:

An MDDC who fails to comply with any of the requirements aforestated shall not be accredited or its accreditation will not be renewed. If the accreditation is not renewed, the MDDC shall forfeit its privilege to participate in any project/program sponsored by the SRA, the government, or the private sector or both the government and the private sector.

Failure of the MDDC to cooperate in the preparation of monthly report by the SRA representative shall be a ground for revocation of accreditation. Once revoked, after due process, it shall likewise forfeit its privilege to participate in any project/ program sponsored by the SRA, the government, or the private sector.

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1990-1991

Creation of Mill District Development Committees

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR Administrator

May 2, 1991 Directed the creation of Mill District Development Committee (MDDC) in each sugar mill district to be composed of industry participants as follows:

1) Representative from the sugar mill

2) Representative from each planters association/cooperative

3) Representative from SRA

4) Representative from other concerned sectors as may be decided upon by each MDDC.

The MDDC has the following functions:

1) Identification of development concerns and problems at the mill district level.

2) Formulation of funding assistance for the development programs and projects in the mill district.

3) Monitoring of SRA service delivery in the mill district; and

4) Policy recommendation to the SRA on development matters affecting the industry.

V. VOLUNTARY P1.00/LKG-BAG

TO FUND THE ANTI-SMUGGLING PROGRAM OF THE SUGAR INDUSTRY

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of Sugar Order No. 4, Series of 2012-2013 RE Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Anti-Smuggling Fee of 1.00/Lkg-Bag

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2012-2013

Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Anti-Smuggling Fee of P1.00/Lkg-bag

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2010-2011

Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Fee of Php 1.00/Lkg-Bag of Raw covered by RawSugar Quedans for CY 2010-2011

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 2009-2010

Resumption of the Collection of Monitoring Service Fee of 1.00 Lkg-Bag (Instead ofPhp 2.00/Lkg-Bag) of Raw Sugar covered by Raw Sugar Quedans of Crop Year 2009-2010

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

September 26, 2013

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Effectively revoked Sugar Order No. 4 Series of 2012-2013 relative to the Voluntary Contribution and Collection of Sugar AntiSmuggling Fee of Php1.00/Lkg-bag based on the COA Audit findings that SRA has no mandate as collecting agent of a private entity like in its function as a government entity.

It further ordered that the Order shall become effective on September 29, 2013.

September 11, 2012 Sugar Industry leaders have requested the SRA to supervise the collection of voluntary contribution for sugar anti-smuggling operations of SASO sourced from every Lkg-bag of raw sugar covered by raw sugar quedans.

Sept. 21, 2010

Dec. 17, 2009

Authorized the collection of the voluntary contribution of planters associations/ federations and mills of the P1.00/Lkg-Bag Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Fee for CY 2010-1011 and which will remain in force until repealed by another Sugar Order specifically issued for the purpose.

Authorized the collection of a voluntary lien of P1.00/Lkg-Bag on all raw sugar produced by planters and millers who subscribe to support the Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Program of the sugar industry for Crop Year 2009-2010.

Authorized SRA as the collecting agent which shall remit the fund to SMPFI on a monthly basis.

Directed the SMPFI to submit a quarterly accomplishment/ fund utilization report to SRA.

Sugar Order No. 7-A

Series of 2007-2008

Revocation of Sugar Order No.7, Series of 2007-2008 and its replacement with Sugar Order No. 7-A, providing for the collection ofPhp 1.00 Lkg-Bag on the Raw Sugar Productionof Sugar Planters and Millers who subscribe to Support the Sugar Monitoring and Antismuggling Program of the Sugar Industry

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Feb. 7, 2008

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 2007-2008

Implementation of the Collection of Monitoring Fee of Php 1.00/Lkg-Bag (instead ofPhp 2.00 Lkg-Bag) of Raw Sugarcovered by Raw Sugar Quedans

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Jan. 11, 2008

Revoked Sugar Order No. 7, Series of 20072008.

Authorized the collection a voluntary lien of P1.00/Lkg-Bag for millers and planters who will subscribe to support the anti-smuggling operations as a private sector funded initiative led by SRA in partnership with the Sugar Alliance of the Philippines, the Presidential Anti-Smuggling Group (PASG) and other concerned government agencies.

Directed all Planters Associations and/or Federations and Millers to send an official letter to SRA if they will not subscribe to the P1.00/Lkg-Bag contribution and absence of any official letter is deemed to have authorized the contribution.

Authorized the Sugar Master Plan Foundation Inc. to serve as the Trustee of the Fund subject to the provisions of a Memorandum of Agreement between SRA and the SMPF.

Revived and implemented the collection of P1.00/Lkg-Bag Monitoring Fee on all raw sugar quedans to fund the Sugar Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Program of the sugar industry which shall be collected by the SRA Regulation Officers pursuant to General Administrative Order (GAO) No. 1, Series of 2002-2003 dated February 20, 2003.

Authorized that fees collected shall fund the Sugar Monitoring and Anti-Smuggling Program of SRA and the Sugar Industry, inclusive of the expenses for Intelligence Consultant/s and Agents, additional RO (contractual) assigned to monitor the movement and/or storage of sugar stocks, and Consultants contracted to monitor and analyze U.S. and World Market sugar industry developments and promote/ facilitate the continuity of the Philippine’s United States sugar quota.

W. COASTWISE SUGAR MOVEMENT (SHIPPING PERMIT)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 2010-2011

Increase In Fees and Charges of SRA Frontline Services

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 10

Series of 2009-2010

Codified Violations of SRA Regulations and Sugar Orders, providing for Penalties and Simplified Rules and Procedures for the Disposition of cases related thereto

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA

Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 2002-2003

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 2001-2002 Re: Policy on Coastwise Movement of Sugar within Philippine Territories

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 2002-2003

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

JAMES C. LEDESMA

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

May 11, 2011

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Increased Shipping Permit Fee from P1.00/ Lkg-Bag to P3.00/Lkg-Bag.

February 26, 2010 Implemented the issuance of an order integrating and incorporating all past and future issuances, prescribing the imposition of penalties and simplifying the procedure for the disposition of such cases, providing a ready guide to producers, regulators and other stakeholders of the sugar industry for the fast resolution of cases.

May 7, 2003

February 20, 2003

Amended Section 6 of Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 2001-2002.

Required the submission of a copy of Waybill issued by the mill/refinery and Letter of Authority issued by the SRA Administrator in lieu of SRO for transfer involving coastwise movement.

Required the Shipper to be responsible for the distribution of duly approved shipping permit copies to the consignee, shipping line, Philippine Coast Guard, Philippine Ports Authority and the Bureau of Customs.

Increased Shipping Permit Fee from P0.40/ Lkg-Bag to P0.80/Lkg-Bag.

Circular Letter No. 36

Series of 2001-2002

Distribution of the Number of Copies of Shipping Permits

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1

Series of 2001-2002

Increase in Fees and Charges pursuant to Executive Order No. 197

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 2001-2002

Policy on Coastwise Movement of Sugar within Philippine Territories (A Compilation with Amendments)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 11

of 1999-2000

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 3 Series of 1998-1999, dated 15 October 1998

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

August 29, 2002

Directed that Shipping Permit prepared by authorized SRA representative be distributed in eight (8) copies and as follows:

No. Color of SP

January 17, 2002 Increased Shipping Permit Fee from P0.31/ Lkg-Bag to P0.40/Lkg-Bag.

November 13, 2001

Authorized the collection of a flat rate of Php100.00 for the cost of re-application for SP due to the following circumstances:

● Failure of the shipping line to ship or the shipper to deliver the whole batch of sugar within a 15-day period with reckoning to start from the EDD of the previous shipping permit, and

● In case of a “shut-off”, the shipper shall procure another shipping permit for the balance of sugar which was not loaded.

February 21, 2000 Amended Sec. 2 of Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 1998-1999.

Instructed the SRA Regulation Officers to transmit a daily report of shipping permit issuances to the Office of the Administrator through Fax No. 926-4337 or any other means of communication not later than 5:00 PM of the reporting date.

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 1999-2000

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 12 as Amended by Sugar Order No. 15 and Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 1998-1999 on Monitoring of Coastwise Movement of Sugar

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1999-2000

Amendment to General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1994-1995 Re: Monitoring and Shipping Permit Fees

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

Sugar Order No. 15

Series of 1998 -1999

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 12 Series of 1987-1988 as Amended by Sugar Order No. 3, Series of 1998-1999 on Monitoring Coastwise of Movement of Sugar

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

September 10, 1999

September 1, 1999

Provided the following additional fines to the penalties that may be imposed under the Tariff and Customs Code and/or applicable laws:

● First Offense – Fine of P25/Lkg-Bag

● Second Offense – Fine of P50/LkgBag

● Third Offense – Fine of P100/Lkg-Bag and/or cancellation of the appropriate SRA license.

Amended provisions of GAO No. 1, Series of 1994-1995 to make Shipping Permit Fee P 0.25/Lkg-Bag.

July 15, 1999 Amended Sugar Order No.12, Series of 19981999.

Authorized the penalty of Php100.00/Lkg-Bag and/or cancellation of the appropriate SRA license in addition to the penalties that may be imposed under the Tariff and Customs Code and/or other applicable laws to the offender (sugar shipper/trader) who made or cause to make the entry of sugar illegally into the Philippines or the shipment of sugar coastwise without the required shipping permit or fake or falsified shipping permit.

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1998-1999

Amendment to SRA Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1987-1988, dated June 2, 1988

NICOLAS A. ALONSO Administrator

October 15, 1998 The following information shall be reflected in the Shipping Permit:

● Port of Origin

● Port of Destination

● Name of Vessel/Barge or registry number of aircraft to include EDD and EDA and ETD and ETA

● Kind of sugar (raw, refined, washed, etc.)

● Origin (if imported, date and Control No. of SRA Clearance)

● Marking of bags

● Quantity in Lkg or bulk

● Name and address of shipper

● Name and address of consignee

● Official Receipt number

● Amount paid

● Distribution of copies, and

● Signature over printed name of approving officer

Directed the parties concerned to observe that:

● Any erasure/alteration shall render SP invalid

● SP permit is valid for one-time shipment only, and

● The expiry date of SP is 15 days after EDD/ETD

Required the shipper to re-apply for another shipping permit under the following circumstances:

● Failure of the shipping line to ship or the shipper to deliver the whole batch of sugar within a 15-day period with reckoning to start from the EDD of the previous shipping permit, and

● In case of a “shut-off”, the shipper shall procure another shipping permit for the balance of sugar which was not loaded. Submission of a certification from the shipping line regarding its failure to ship the whole batch of sugar or a portion thereof are required in both cases.

Circular Letter No. 41

Series of 1990-1991

Dissemination and Publication of Guidelines to Implement General Administrative Order No. 1, Series of 1990-1991 dated March 6, 1991

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

May 28, 1991

Published Items 1 to 8 of General Administrative Order No. 1 dated March 6, 1991 which include the payment of fees for the Sugar Shipping Permits:

10,001-11,000 1,000.00 11,001-12,000 1,100.00 12,001-13,000 1,200.00 13,001-14,000 1,300.00 14,001-15,000 1,400.00 15,001-16,000 1,500.00 16,001-17,000 1,600.00

17,001-18,000 1,700.00

18,001-19,000 1,800.00 19,001-20,000 1,900.00

20,001- and above 2,000.00

Sugar Order No. 12

Series of 1987-1988

To Monitor Coastwise Movement of Sugar

ARSENIO B. YULO, JR. Administrator

June 02, 1988

Provided for the issuance of Shipping Permit (SP) as evidence of the origin of sugar. Absence of SP is regarded as prima facie evidence that the sugar has entered illegally into the Philippines and subject to such legal action as may be authorized under the Tariff and Customs Code. The SP indicated the following:

1) Name of shipper, name of vessel or registry number of aircraft.

2) Quantity in kilos in bags or bulk, port of destination, and consignee

Instructed Officers who are authorized to issue the SP to submit to the Administrator weekly report on 2,500 kilos per shipper permits issued by him and the loading and unloading of sugar in ports within their respective jurisdiction/ area of assignment, indicating name of vessel and/or barge, shipper and consignee, port of loading and destination.

X. SUGAR MARKET DEVELOPMENT FUND (SMDF)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 2013-2014

Revocation of all Sugar Orders, Circular Letters RE Sugar Market and Development Fund remitted to the Confederation of Sugar Producers Associations, Inc. (CONFED), National Federation of Sugarcane Planters (NFSP), United Planters Federation of Sugarcane of the Phil., Inc. (UNIFED), Panay Federation of Sugarcane Planters (Panayfed), Luzon Federation of Sugarcane Growers Assn, Inc. (LUZONFED), Philippine Sugar Millers Association, Inc. (PSMA) and Philippine Independent Millers Association, Inc. (PIMA)

MA. REGINA BAUTISTA-MARTIN Administrator

Sugar Order No. 7

Series of 1997-98

Increasing the Clearance Fee for Imported Sugar from Php 7.70 per LkgBag to Php10.30 per Lkg-Bag

MICHAEL K. SUAREZ Administrator

Sugar Order No. 14

Series of 1998-99

Payment of Lien on Sugar Importation under Executive Order (EO) No. 87, Series of 1999 Implemented By Administrative Order (AO) No. 20, Series of 1999

NICOLAS A. ALONSO

Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

November 4, 2013

April 29, 1998

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Effectively revoked various SRA issuances relative to the SMDF collection being remitted to CONFED, NFSP, UNIFED, PANAYFED, LUZONFED, PSMA and PIMA based on the Audit Observation Memorandum No. 13-007 of the Commission on Audit (COA) dated September 3, 2013.

May 31, 1997

Required Importer/Consignee to pay a total Clearance Fee to SRA of Php10.30/LkgBag instead of Php 7.70/Lkg-Bag amending Section 2 of Sugar Order No. 9, Series of 1994-95.

Authorized payment of Php1.00 of SMDF

Required the payment Php 1.00 SMDF liens pursuant to AO No. 20, Series of 1999 which shall be paid by importer to SRA as trustee.

Circular Letter No. 4

Series of 1996-97

Additional Trustee for the Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF)

WILSON P. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 1995-96

Collection and Remittance of the Php 0.70 Lien per Lkg-Bag National Federation of Sugarcane Planters-Sugar Market Development Fund (NFSPSMDF) thru authorized PNB Branches

ROLLEO IGNACIO

Undersecretary, DA and Acting Administrator

Circular Letter No. 29

Series of 1994-95

All Sugar Mills and all Mill District Regulation Officers

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1994-95

Rules and Regulations on Imported Sugar

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 7

Series of 1994-95

Collection and Remittance of the Php 0.70 per Lkg-Bag Lien as Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF) by authorized PNB Branches

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

October 9, 1996

March 4, 1996

Required non-affiliated planters, association, cooperatives to declare the mill company of their choice among CONFED, NFSP, or UNIFED as their trustee for the SMDF Fund.

May 24, 1995

Authorized the PNB Branches to collect the NFSP-SMDF from its affiliated associations/ cooperatives to remit the same to Major Savings Account of NFSP.

May 17, 1995

Advised that no withdrawal shall be allowed without payment of SMDF.

October 28, 1994

Required payment by sugar importer/ consignee of Php0.70 SMDF among other liens prior to release of sugar from BOC.

Authorized PNB Branches to collect Php 0.70/Lkg-Bag SMDF and remit the same in accordance with the provisions of S.O. No. 2 & 3, Series of 1992-1993.

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1994-95

Increasing the Imposition and Collection of Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF)

RODOLFO GAMBOA Administrator

Memorandum Circular No. 2

Series of 1993–94

Millers Sugar Market Development Fund (MSMDF)

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1992-93

Collection and Remittance of Php 0.50 per Picul Miller Sugar Market Development Fund (MSMDF)by authorized PNB Branches

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1992-1993

Collection and Remittance of CONFED SMDF by authorized Philippine National Bank (PNB) Branches

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

Memorandum Circular dated June 9, 1992

Delay In the Remittance of Sugar Market & Development Fund (SMDF) Liens

RODOLFO A. GAMBOA Administrator

October 14, 1994

October 14, 1993

Authorized concerned mill companies to increase SMDF collection from Php 0.395/ Lkg-Bag to Php 0.70/Lkg-Bag beginning October 10, 1994.

September, 1992

Reminded for the strict compliance to Circular Letter No. 15 by mill companies and Sugar Order No. 3 on payment/ collection of SMDF.

September, 1992

Authorized PNB Branches to accept payment of Php0.50 SMDF from the mill share of PSMA affiliated mills and collect the same to the account of PSMA. No withdrawal shall be allowed without payment of the SMDF.

Authorized PNB Branches to accept payment of Php0.50 per picul CONFED SMDF starting CY 1991-1992 of planters/associations/ cooperative affiliated with CONFED. No withdrawal of sugar will be allowed without payment of SMDF.

June 9, 1992 Directed all sugar mills concerned to remit delayed remittances as soon as possible to their assigned trustees and to be prompt in their future remittance of SMDF Lien.

Circular Letter No. 15

Series of 1991– 92

Authorized the mill companies to continue to impose and collect a lien of Php0.50 per picul (Php0.395 per Lkg) of sugar produced by planter and millers starting CY 1991-1992 as Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF).

ARSENIO B. YULO

Administrator

October 23, 1991

Authorized the mill companies to continue to impose and collect a lien of Php0.50 per picul (Php0.395 per Lkg-Bag) of sugar produced by planter and millers starting CY 1991-1992 as Sugar Market Development Fund (SMDF).

In case of millers, SMDF shall be remitted to PSMA, Association of Integrated Miller (AIM) and for non- affiliated mills to the PSMA.

In the case of planters, SMDF shall be remitted to Confederation of Sugar Producers (CONFED) and the National Federation of Sugar Planters (NFSP). Non-affiliated planters, the same shall advise the mill company concerned of their choice between CONFED or NFSP, and on failure after 30 days, SRA shall designate the federation.

Circular Letter No. 41

Series of 1989-90

CONFED Dues and Sugar Development Foundation Inc. (SDFI). Fund as Liens on Sugar Quedans.

ARSENIO B. YULO

Administrator

Circular Letter No. 42

Series of 1989 – 1990

Export Market Development Fund

ARSENIO B. YULO

Administrator

April 25, 1990

April 25, 1990

Authorized mill companies concerned to impose the following liens from the members of CONFED affiliated associations beginning April, 1990:

a. Php0.50 per picul as CONFED dues

b. Php4.50 per picul to be remitted to the CONFED, in trust and to be remitted by it to the SDFI upon conformity of the planters associations.

Authorized mill companies to impose and collect a lien of Php0.50 per picul of sugar produced by planter and miller as of April 1, 1990 for Export Market Development Fund to be remitted to the National Council of Sugar Producers (NCSP).

Y. SOCIAL AMELIORATION PROGRAM (SAP)

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Republic Act (RA) No. 809

An Act to Regulate the Relations Among Persons engaged in the Sugar Industry

Date Approved/ Effectivity

June 22, 1952

PD 621

Vesting upon the Secretary of Labor General Supervision & Control over the Social Amelioration Program In the Sugar Industry

PD 1209

Creating an Agricultural & Rural Development Scholarship Fund and for other purposes.

PD 1365

Creating “Rural Workers Office” In the Dept. of Labor & for other purposes

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Provided that any increase in the milling participation granted to planters and above their present shares (60-40) shall be divided between the planters and their laborers/ workers in the plantation.

Covered only 3 milling districts during that time: 1) Binalbagan-Isabela (BISCOM) 2) Southern Negros Occ. Dev. Corp. (SONEDCO) 3) San Carlos Milling Company.

Authorized the sugar mill to issue pursuant to the rules of SRA, the sugar quedans and molasses certificates pertaining to the workers share with the caption “RA 809 Workers Share/ Dept. of Labor and Employment”.

Authorized the DOLE to oversee the sale of the quedans and turn over the proceeds to the Planters Association and release to planters/ members for distribution to their workers.

Dec. 21, 1974 Provided for the mandatory payment of a Stabilization Fee of P1.00 per picul.

Oct. 10, 1977 Increased the mandatory lien to P2.00 per picul.

May 1, 1978 Transferred the supervision and control of the SAP from the Secretary of Labor to the Bureau of Rural Workers (BRW).

An Act Strengthening the Social Amelioration Program in the Sugar Industry, Providing the Mechanics for its Implementation, and for Other Purposes

May 1,1991

Provided for additional monetary and welfare benefits for sugar workers with the institutionalization of a tripartite approval in policy formulation and program development and implementation.

Provided a lien of P5.00 per picul of sugar.

Provided for an automatic additional lien of P1.00 for every two (2) years for the succeeding ten (10) years from the effectivity of the Act.

Covered the three (3) milling districts covered by RA 809 - only that the basis for computation of the cash bonus shares of the planters and the mill workers is different.

Allocated the lien as follows:

The present lien as of 2012 is P10.00 per picul which is equivalent to P7.90513 per Lkg-Bag.

The cash bonus share is collected by the sugar mills upon withdrawal from the mills and released to planters association in the case of affiliated planters, or directly to unaffiliated planters for distribution to their respective workers within one (1) month from the date of collection otherwise, a penalty of ten percent (10%) per month shall be imposed upon the violators.

The cash bonus share of the mill workers is held in trust by the mill for distribution to their workers.

Any undistributed amount due the workers shall within three (3) months be remitted and held in trust by the DOLE for a period of three (3) years after which it shall be deemed forfeited in favour of the socio economic programs for sugar workers as recommended by the Sugar Tripartite Council (STC) which was created as advisory body to the DOLE as regards such programs.

Any undistributed amount due the workers shall within three (3) months be remitted and held in trust by the DOLE for a period of three (3) years after which it shall be deemed forfeited in favour of the socio economic programs for sugar workers as recommended by the Sugar Tripartite Council (STC) which was created as advisory body to the DOLE as regards such programs.

The nine percent (9%) of the Socio Economic Fund for the sugar workers should be undertaken by the BRW, planter/miller organization, workers organization and/or SIFI.

The STC is the advisory body of DOLE regarding the effective implementation of the socio economic programs for the workers in the sugar industry.

All funds remitted and held in trust by DOLE are audited by the Commission on Audit.

Z. POLICIES ON THE PRODUCTION OF ETHANOL

Sugar Orders/ Issuances/ Subject

Sugar Order No. 14

Series of 2008-2009

Policies on the Production of Bio-Ethanol

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Circular Letter No. 30

Series of 2008-2009

Guidelines on the Production of Ethanol

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

Date Approved/ Effectivity

July 1, 2009

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 2007-2008

Formation of Bio-Ethanol Consultative Board

RAFAEL L. COSCOLLUELA Administrator

July 1, 2009

Brief Summary of Regulatory Policy/ Penalty Clause

Formulated policies on certification of existing sugarcane plantation as feedstock areas and plant site for bio-ethanol producers, registration of Bio-Ethanol feedstock traders /brokers and assignment of SRA Regulation Officers in Bio-Ethanol Production facilities.

Allowed the collection of Monitoring Fee on Bio-Ethanol.

Provided guidelines and requirements on certification of existing sugarcane plantation as feedstock areas and plant site for bioethanol production, registration of bio-ethanol producers/manufacturers, registration of bioethanol traders/brokers, etc.

Requirements:

1) Certification of existing sugarcane plantations as feedback areas.

2) Certification of existing sugarcane plantations for plant site/land conversion purposes only.

October 22, 2007

Formed the Bio-Ethanol consultative board to conduct studies and recommend guidelines to facilitate a system allocation for both sugarcane and ethanol.

Composition:

1) SRA Administrator as Chairman of the Board

2) Five (5) members representing the existing national federation / associations of sugar planters / producers duly recognized by SRA (CONFED, NFSP, PANAYFED, UNIFED, LUZONFED)

3) Two (2) members representing the existing national association of sugar millers (PSMA, AIM)

4) Two (2) members representing the Department of Agriculture

5) One (1) member representing the unaffiliated planters

6) One (1) member representing the Philippine Sugar Technologists.

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2003-2004

Creation of an Ethanol Consultative Committee (EPCC) and Technical Working Group and Secretariat (TWGS)

JAMES C. LEDESMA Administrator

March 31, 2004

Provided technical and administrative assistance mandatingDENR and other agencies in order to oversee the issues and concerns to promote the development of ethanol as a renewable fuel.

List

of Sugar Order Nos. 1 and its related Sugar Orders Mandating the Sugar Allocation

From CY 1986/87 to 2014/2015

1986-1987

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1986-1987 Sugar Policy for CY 1986-1987

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 1986-1987

Amendment of Sec. 2 of SRA SO # 1 S of 1986-1987

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 1986-1987

Amending SO # 1 as Amended by SRA SO # 1-A S of 1986-1987

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 1986-1987

Quedanning of B & D

1987-1988

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1987-1988 Sugar Policy for 1987-1988

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1987-1988

Sugar Produced from Nov. 30 to Jan. 31, 1988 shall be quedanned by the mill according to the given percentage

1988-1989

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1988-1989 Sugar Policy for CY 1988-1989

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1988-1989

Amending Sugar Order No. 1 S of 1988-1989 dated Sept. 1, 1988 by Reclassifying Sugar Produced from Nov. 7, 1988-1989

1989-1990

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1989-1990 Sugar Policy for CY 1989-1990

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1989-1990

Percentage Issuance of Quedans Series of 1989-1990

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1989-1990 Quedan Issuance of 1989-1990

Arsenio B. Yulo July 15, 1986

Arsenio B. Yulo October 29, 1986

Arsenio B. Yulo January 28, 1987

Arsenio B. Yulo

February 6, 1987

Arsenio B. Yulo August 20,

Arsenio B. Yulo Dec. 1, 1987

Arsenio B. Yulo

September 1, 1988

Arsenio B. Yulo

November 15, 1988

Arsenio B. Yulo Aug. 31, 1989

Arsenio B. Yulo

November 28, 1989

–

Arsenio B. Yulo

January 17, 1990

- 8%

Crop Year Administrator

Sugar Order No. 6

Series of 1989-1990

Increasing the Percentage Quedanning for Domestic Sugar

1990-1991

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1990-1991 Sugar Policy for CY 1990-1991

Sugar Order No. 2

Series of 1990-1991 Sugar Policy for Crop Year 1990-199

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1990-1991 Policy and Percentage Issuance of Quedans on Sugar Production Beginning Nov. 5, 1990

Sugar Order No. 4

Series of 1990-1991

Percentage Issuance of Quedan in Production Beginning Dec. 3, 1990

Sugar Order No. 7

Seriesof 1990-1991 Policy and Percentage Issuance of Quedans on Sugar Production Beginning February 26, 1991

Sugar Order No. 1

Arsenio B. Yulo

December 14, 1989

Arsenio B. Yulo

August 31, 1990

Arsenio B. Yulo Sept 18, 1990

Arsenio B. Yulo Nov 5, 1990

Arsenio B. Yulo Dec. 5, 1990

Arsenio B. Yulo February 26, 1991

Series of 1991-1992 Sugar Policy for CY 1991-1992 Arsenio B. Yulo August 22, 1991

Sugar Order No. 3

Series of 1991-1992 Sugar Policy for Crop Year 1991-1992

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 1991-1992 Policy and Percentage Issuance of Quedans on Sugar Production Beginning January 21, 1992

1992-1993

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1992-1993 Sugar Policy for CY 1992-1993

Sugar Order No.8

Series of 1992-1993

Providing for C and for other purposes Series 1992-1993

1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1993-1994 Sugar Policy for CY 1993-1994

Arsenio B. Yulo November 11, 1991

Arsenio B. Yulo January 21, 1992

Rodolfo A. Gamboa Sept. 3, 1992

Rodolfo A. Gamboa February 18, 1993

Rodolfo A. Gamboa Aug. 5, 1993

Crop Year Administrator

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 1993-1994

Policy for CY 1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 1993-1994 Sugar Policy for CY 1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 1993-1994

Policy for CY 1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1-D Series of 1993-1994

Policy for CY 1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1-E

Series of 1993-1994 Sugar Policy for CY 1993-1994

Sugar Order No. 1-F

Series of 1993-1994

Policy for CY 1993-1994

1994-1995

Order No. 1

Series of 1994-1995 Sugar Policy for CY 1994-1995

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 1994-1995

Policy for CY 1994-1995

Sugar Order No. 1-B Series of 1994-1995

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

January 18, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

March 9, 1993

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

March 23, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

April 15, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

May 18, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

June 10, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa

Aug. 22, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa Nov.18, 1994

for CY 1994-1995 Rodolfo A. Gamboa Feb 20,1995

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 1994-1995 Sugar Policy for CY 1994-1995

1995-1996

Sugar Order No. 1

Sugar Policy

Series of 1995-1996

1996-1997

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1996-1997

Rodolfo A. Gamboa April 17, 1994

Rodolfo A. Gamboa Sept. 1, 1995

for CY 1996-1997 Wilson P. Gamboa

Sugar Order No. 1 -A

Series of 1996-1997

Policy for CY 1996-1997

1997-1998

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1997-1998 Sugar Policy for CY 1997-1998

August 28, 1996

Wilson P. Gamboa Nov. 15, 1996

Wilson P. Gamboa September 19, 1997

1998-1999

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1998-1999 Sugar Policy for CY 1998-1999

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 1998-1999

Revised Sugar Policy for CY 19981999

Sugar Order No. 8-A

Series of 1998-1999

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 8, Series of 1998-1999; re Revised Sugar Policy for CY 1998-1999

Sugar Order No. 11

Series of 1998-1999 Second Revised Sugar Policy For Crop Year 1998-1999

1999- 2000

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 1999-2000 Sugar Policy for CY 1999-2000

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Wilson P. Gamboa August 28, 1998

Wilson P. Gamboa March 15, 1999

Wilson P. Gamboa May 4, 1999

Nicolas A. Alonso August 26, 1999

Series of 1999-2000 Revised Sugar Policy for CY 1999-2000 Nicolas A. Alonso

2000-2001

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2000-2001 Sugar Policy for CY 2000-2001

2001-2002

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2001-2002 Sugar Policy for CY 2001-20025

2002-2003

Sugar Policy No. 1 CY 2002-2003 Sugar Policy for Crop Year 2002-2003

2003-2004

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2003-2004 Sugar Policy for CY 2003-2004

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2003-2004

Amendment to Sugar Order No. 1, Series of 2003-2004, Re: Sugar policy for Crop Year 2003-2004

Sugar Order No. 9

Series of 2003-2004

Revised Sugar Policy on the Classification and Percentage Allocation for CY 2003-2004

Nicolas A. Alonso August 24, 2000

James C. Ledesma August 22, 2000

James C. Ledesma Aug. 20, 2002

James C. Ledesma Aug. 28, 2003

James C. Ledesma

December 16, 2003

James C. Ledesma May 13, 2004

2004-2005

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2004-2005

Policy for CY 2004-2005

Sugar Order No. 5

Series of 2004-2005

Revised Sugar Policy on the Classification and Percentage Allocation for CY 2004-2005

2005-2006

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2005-2006

James C. Ledesma

24, 2004

James C. Ledesma

for CY 2005-2006 James C. Ledesma

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 2005-2006 Revised Sugar Policy for CY 2005-2006 James C. Ledesma

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 2005-2006

Revised Sugar Policy on the Classification and Percentage Allocation for CY 2005-2006

2006-2007

Sugar Order No. 1 Series of 2006-2007

James C. Ledesma

31, 2005

for CY 2006-2007 James C. Ledesma

Sugar Order No. 8

Series of 2006-2007

Revised Sugar Policy on the Percentage Allocation for CY 2006-2007

2007-2008

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2007-2008 Sugar

for CY 2007-2008

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 2007-2008 Sugar Policy for CY 2007-2008

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series if 2007-2008

Revised Sugar Policy on the Percentage Allocation for CY 2007-2008; Providing for “C” or Reserve Sugar and Reducing Allocation for “D” Sugar

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 2007-2008

Revised Sugar Policy on Percentage Allocation for CY 2007-2008; Increasing the Allocation of “C” and Terminating the Allocation for “D”

James C. Ledesma

Rafael L. Coscolluella Sept. 6, 2007

Rafael L. Coscolluella October 17, 2007

Rafael L. Coscolluella Dec. 14, 2007

Rafael L. Coscolluella March 28, 2008

2008-2009

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2008-2009 Sugar Policy for CY 2008-2009

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 2008-2009 Sugar Policy for CY 2008-2009

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 2008-2009

Amendment of SO No.1 S of 20082009, Splitting of “D” sugar Percentage into World Market Sugar and for Sugar Based Food Exporters

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 2008-2009

Amendment of Sugar Order No.1-B, Series of 2008-2009 Terminating the Dx Sugar Allocation and in lieu thereof Allocating 4.5% for Dr or World Market Sugar

Sugar Order No.1-D

Series of 2008-2009

Amending Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2008-2009, Terminating the “D” Sugar Allocation and in lieu thereof, Allocating 4.5% for Dx or World Export Sugar

2009-2010

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2009-2010 Sugar Policy for CY 2009-2010

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 2009-2010

Amending Sugar Order No. 1, Series of 2009-2010 Terminating the “D” Sugar Allocation and, in lieu thereof, Allocating 6% for C-1 or Strategic Reserve Sugar

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 2009-2010

Amending Sugar Order No. 1 Series of 2009-2010, Terminating the “C-1 Sugar Allocation 6% for A and 94% for B Sugar

Sugar Order No.1-C

Series of 2009-2010

Revised Sugar Policy on the Percentage Allocation for CY 2009-2010

Rafael L. Coscolluella Sept. 4, 2008

Rafael L. Coscolluella Sept. 19, 2008

Rafael L. Coscolluella Nov. 24, 2008

Rafael L. Coscolluella Feb. 5, 2009

Rafael L. Coscolluella March 5, 2008

Rafael L. Coscolluella Aug. 28, 2009

Rafael L. Coscolluella Nov. 3, 2009

Rafael L. Coscolluella Jan. 13, 2010

Block quedannig of “C” sugar

Rafael L. Coscolluella April 16, 2010

(Sugar Exporter)

Crop

2010-2011

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2010-2011

Sugar Policy for CY 2010-2011

2011-2012

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2011-2012

Sugar Policy for CY 2011-2012

2012-2013

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2011-2012

Sugar Policy for CY 2012-2013

2013-2014

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2013-2014

Sugar Policy for CY 2013-2014

Sugar Order No. 1-A

Series of 2013-2014

Sugar Order No. 1-B

Series of 2013-2014

Sugar Order No. 1-C

Series of 2013-2014

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2014-2015

Sugar Policy for CY 2014-2015

2014-2015

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2014-2015

Sugar Policy for CY 2014-2015

Sugar Order No. 1 -A

Series of 2014-2015

Sugar Policy for CY 2014-2015

Sugar Order No. 1 -A

Series of 2014-2015

Sugar Policy for CY 2014-2015

2015-2016

Sugar Order No. 1

Series of 2015-2016

Sugar Policy for CY 2015-2016

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Sept. 2, 2010

- 7%

- 93%

Aug. 30, 2011

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin Aug. 30, 2012

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Ma. Regina Bautista-Martin

Aug. 30, 2013

Feb. 11, 2014

March 13, 2014

April 24, 2014

Aug. 19, 2013

- 5%

- 90%

- 5%

Aug. 19, 2014

March 12, 2015 A - 5% B - 95%

June 1, 2015 B - 100%

Aug. 26, 2015 B - 100%

Sugarcane Roadmap 2014-2027

Structure of the Sugarcane Industry

Industry Competitiveness Strategy

• Increase Farm Productivity

• Reduce Cost of Production

• Increase Mill Efficiency

• Diversify Product Stream to Increase Income of Producers

Major Programs

• Expansion of Sugarcane Areas

□ Crop Estimate System

• Increase in Number of Large Farms

□ Block Farming

• Establishment of Mill Support Industries

• Establishment of Farm Support Industries

• Sugarcane Economic Zones

• Strengthening the MDDC