Sen. JV Ejercito welcomed the news that President Rodrigo Duterte was considering the suspension of the second round of excise taxes on fuel. “I am relieved and happy to hear the news that PRRD [President Rodrigo Roa Duterte] is considering suspending the second round of excise taxes on fuel,” Ejercito said in a statement issued on Sunday. “That means the President listens!”ADVERTISEMENTThis development came after the Senate majority bloc, which includes Ejercito, wrote a letter to the President asking him support move of both chambers of Congress to suspend any further increases in excise taxes on fuel. In a text message to reporters late Sunday, Senate President Vicente “Tito” Sotto III said the President had received the letter and was considering the suspension. /atmRead Next

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer October 14, 2018 13:07 UTC