The Department of Agriculture (DA) is reviewing the country’s biofuel policies to include corn in the production of bioethanol, according to a report from Philstar Biz.
The move comes as the country grapples with a fuel crisis, prompting the DA to explore alternative feedstocks for bioethanol production. Currently, bioethanol in the Philippines is primarily sourced from sugarcane and other crops, but corn is being considered to diversify supply and reduce dependence on imported fuels.
The review aims to update the mandated biofuel blend requirements and could affect local corn farmers by opening a new market. The DA has not yet set a timeline for the policy changes, but the review is seen as a step toward energy security and agricultural sector support.