Higher Tax Take Unlikely to Widen 2027 Fiscal Space, CPBRD Warns
The Congressional Policy and Budget Research Department (CPBRD) warns that while tax revenues may reach P4.854 trillion in 2027 even with slower economic growth, the marginal gain will be insufficient to significantly expand the government's fiscal space, raising concerns about widening deficits.
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