The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA; Filipino: Pangasiwaan sa Regulasyon ng Asukal; Hiligaynon: Administrasyon sa Regulasyon sang Kalamay) is a government-owned and controlled corporation attached to the Department of Agriculture of the Philippines that is responsible for promoting the growth and development of the sugar industry of the Philippines through greater participation of the private sector and to improve the working conditions of the sugarcane farmers and laborers.
Legal Mandate
The Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) is a government-owned and controlled corporation (GOCC) created under Executive Order No. 18 [2] on May 28, 1986. Its primary mandate is to promote the growth, development, and competitiveness of the Philippine sugar industry, improve working conditions for laborers, and stabilize sugar prices for both producers and consumers.
Core Legal Mandate and Functions under Executive Order No. 18:
- Industry Development: Promoting the development of the sugar industry through increased private sector participation.
- Supply & Price Regulation: Establishing a balanced relationship between sugar production and demand to ensure stable prices, profitable to producers and fair to consumers.
- Quality Control & Licensing: Issuing licenses, permits, and regulating the quedanning (warehousing), distribution, and marketing of sugar.