The Duterte governments Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Bill, or TRAIN, as looking to increase the excise tax on sugar sweetened drinks (these include instant coffee, softdrinks, tea, juice, flavored water, and energy and sports drinks).
Called the TRAIN or Tax Reform for Acceleration and Inclusion Bill, the Duterte administration’s pet measure also seeks to impose the same levy on other sweetened drinks such as tea, juice, flavored water, and energy and sports beverages. Read more >
Author Interaksyon
News Site Interaksyon News 5
Date Published March 30, 2016
Article Link What’s wrong with too much sugar in your beverage and why PH gov’t wants to tax sweetened drinks
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