Tag: Sugar-sweetened beverages

An independent academic-based consultancy firm scheduled a half-day webinar on two vital laws affecting taxation and regulation of sugar-sweetened beverages, alcohol products, tobacco products,...

From consumer advocates to organizations of stores and carinderia owners, a number of groups have come out in opposition to the proposed tax on...

The Federation of Philippine Industries on Tuesday expressed opposition to the proposed taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying this will hurt small businesses and affect...

Senator Sonny Angara said on Monday that the proposed P10 per liter tax on sugar sweetened beverages will be lowered by 50 percent and...

NUEVA Ecija Rep. Estrellita Suansing batted on Sunday for the regulation of commercial advertisements of sugar sweetened beverages in radio, television and even cable...

The Senate plans to amend the proposed excise tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, with sugar content as the basis for the proposed progressive tax hike. “We...

The Federation of Philippine Industries Inc. is opposing the proposed tax on sugar-sweetened beverages, saying the bill is “anti-poor.” FPI president Jess Arranza said Monday...

THE proposed taxation on sugar-sweetened beverages has gained wider support, with  main proponent in Congress describing it as a pro-poor measure aimed to check...

SENATOR Sonny Angara said Sunday the proposed two-tiered excise taxes on sugar-sweetened beverages could violate the rules of the World Trade Organization. “The WTO may...

The Beverage Industry Association of the Philippines expressed opposition to a bill in Congress that plans to impose a 10-percent tax per liter of...