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Youth Health Investment: Calls Mount for Higher Taxes on Drinks, Alcohol in Philippines
Filipino youth groups are urging President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. to increase taxes on alcoholic beverages, e-cigarettes, and sweetened drinks to promote youth health. They are advocating for a healthier food environment ahead of the upcoming State of the Nation Address (SONA).
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