MANILA, Philippines — Sin tax advocates on Monday urged senators anew to pass a bill that seeks to increase the excise tax rates on liquor, e-cigarettes and vapor products before the year ends. Sin Tax Coalition Coordinator Viv Apostol underscored the need to provide additional funding for the Universal Health Care Act. READ: House OKs bill hiking taxes on alcohol, e-cigar, vape products on final readingHowever, the Senate’s version of the bill is still pending. Senator Pia Cayetano, chair of the Senate ways and means committee, endorsed Senate Bill No. /jeREAD: Bill raising tobacco, alcohol taxes reaches Senate floorRead NextLATEST STORIESMOST READ

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer November 04, 2019 04:52 UTC