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PHILIPPINES REVIVING JUNK FOOD TAX PLAN DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS

PHILIPPINES REVIVING JUNK FOOD TAX PLAN DUE TO HEALTH CONCERNS

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The Phillipine Government is reviving its plan on taxing junk food and increasing the imposts on sweetened drinks due to promote better health among Filipino children, while also generating revenues for the government, according to a report by Philippine Daily Inquirer.

Photo: Philippine News Agency (PNA)

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