Beverage Industry Seeks More Dialogue on Proposed Sugar-Sweetened Beverage Tax Hike
The beverage industry in the Philippines is calling for further dialogue with the government regarding a proposed tax hike on sugar-sweetened beverages. The industry fears that the increased tax burden will be passed on to consumers and suggests that non-tax measures are also necessary to address health issues.
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