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BIR Expands VAT-Exempt Medicines List to Ease Healthcare Costs
The Philippine Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) has expanded its list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to 2,277 items, aiming to reduce healthcare costs for citizens. This move is expected to alleviate financial burdens, particularly for patients undergoing long-term treatment.
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The Bureau of Internal Revenue (BIR) in the Philippines has expanded its list of value-added tax (VAT)-exempt medicines to 2,277 items, adding 14 drugs for conditions like cancer, hypertension, and diabetes, aiming to ease the healthcare burden on citizens.