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Advocates Urge Marcos to Prioritize Health Taxes Amid Youth Crisis
Amidst a growing health crisis among Filipino youth, advocates are urging President Ferdinand R. Marcos, Jr. to prioritize higher taxes on e-cigarettes, alcohol, and sweetened beverages. The proposed tax increases aim to fund public health programs and curb consumption of harmful products.
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