The Department of Finance (DOF) has reiterated its position that the revenue generation and health … Continue reading DOF: No conflict between sin tax revenue and health goals
The Department of Finance (DOF) has thanked Senate ways and means chairperson Senator Pia Cayetano … Continue reading DOF thanks Cayetano, Salceda for ‘unified’ position on higher vapes tax
The World Health Organization (WHO) has described the Philippines’ efforts to impose higher excise taxes … Continue reading WHO hails PHL as global “forerunner” in taxing ‘sin’ products to promote health
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Over 1,000 entrepreneurs take part in ‘Sulong’ regional forums
Date Posted: April 29, 2019More than 1,000 entrepreneurs, mostly representing small and medium enterprises (SMEs), were consulted by the … Continue reading Over 1,000 entrepreneurs take part in ‘Sulong’ regional forums