Various essential commodities like sugar, flour, and eggs are seen outside Paco Market and nearby community stores in Manila, on January 18, 2023. On President Marcos directive to import 64,050 metric tons of sugar, industry experts told that If they really want to import, it should be through the Sugar Regulatory Administration (SRA) because SRA has the data and inventory for planning. The SRA plans out, calendars for when sugar imports should come in. The decision to import was made amid the continuing high prices of sugar, ranging from over P90 to P108 a kilo. (MB Video by Juan Carlo de Vela)